Asus M5A97 R2.0

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 4%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 52%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 3%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (49th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 51 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
ProcessorWith a good single core score, this CPU can easily handle the majority of general computing tasks. Despite its good single core score this processor isn't appropriate for workstation use due to its relatively weak multi-core performance. Finally, with a gaming score of 65.3%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics1.97% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot DriveThe boot partition is located on a mechanical or hybrid drive. Moving the system to an SSD will yield far faster boot times, better system responsiveness and faster application load times.
Memory16GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's more than sufficient for nearly all games. 16GB also allows for very large file and system caches, software development and batch photo editing/processing.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 7 is still a viable option, it's now 14 years and 8 months old. This system should be upgraded to Windows 10 which is generally faster and has an improved set of core utilities including better versions of explorer and task manager.
High background CPU (21%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
MotherboardAsus M5A97 R2.0  (all builds)
Memory14.3 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1200 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20150626
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJan 28 '17 at 16:46
Run Duration141 Seconds
Run User SVK-User
Background CPU 21%

 PC Performing as expected (49th percentile)

Actual performance vs. expectations. The graphs show user score (x) vs user score frequency (y).

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-8300-$168
Socket 942, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz
Performing way above expectations (97th percentile)
65.3% Good
Memory 88.9
1-Core 41.4
2-Core 128
54% 86.1 Pts
4-Core 227
8-Core 367
36% 297 Pts
64-Core 367
23% 367 Pts
Poor: 48%
This bench: 65.3%
Great: 64%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GeForce GT 610
Gigabyte(1458 362A) 1GB
Ram: 1GB, Driver: 320.49
Performing as expected (55th percentile)
1.97% Terrible
Lighting 2.43
Reflection 2.96
Parallax 1.34
2% 2.25 fps
MRender 2.71
Gravity 2.5
Splatting 2.04
2% 2.42 fps
Poor: 2%
This bench: 1.97%
Great: 2%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung Spinpoint F3 1TB-$83
569GB free
Firmware: 1AJ10001 Max speed: SATA 2.0 300 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (5th percentile)
39.1% Below average
Read 44.9
Write 90.9
Mixed 79.9
54% 71.9 MB/s
4K Read 0.68
4K Write 2.01
4K Mixed 0.51
122% 1.07 MB/s
Poor: 39%
This bench: 39.1%
Great: 75%
Samsung SP2504C 250GB-$29
142GB free (System drive)
Firmware: VT100-41 Max speed: SATA 2.0 300 MB/s
Performing above expectations (63rd percentile)
32.1% Below average
Read 54.3
Write 57.2
Mixed 22
33% 44.5 MB/s
4K Read 0.61
4K Write 0.98
4K Mixed 0.4
88% 0.66 MB/s
Poor: 20%
This bench: 32.1%
Great: 38%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Crucial BLS8G3D1609DS1S00. 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR3 1600 MHz clocked @ 800 MHz
Performing below potential (24th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
50% Average
MC Read 21.1
MC Write 15.2
MC Mixed 17.8
52% 18 GB/s
SC Read 10.5
SC Write 8.5
SC Mixed 12.4
30% 10.5 GB/s
Latency 68.6
58% 68.6 ns
Poor: 31%
This bench: 50%
Great: 63%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

L1/L2/L3 CPU cache and main memory (DIMM) access latencies in nano seconds

Typical M5A97 R2.0 Builds (Compare 2,815 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 23%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 69%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 19%
Surfboard

Motherboard: Asus M5A97 R2.0 - $89

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 70% - Very good Total price: $358
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