Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 53%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 67%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 42%
Speed boat
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (38th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 62 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. Use the charts in the benchmark sections of this report to identify problem areas.
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 64.3%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics81.3% is a very good 3D score, it's the business. This GPU can handle recent 3D games at high resolutions and ultra detail levels.
Boot Drive28.9% is low SSD score. With a better SSD this system will boot faster, make applications more responsive and reduce IO wait times.
Memory32GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's far more than any current game requires. 32GB will also allow for large file and system caches, virtual machine hosting, software development, video editing and batch multimedia processing.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Sub-optimal background CPU (18%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus M5A99FX PRO R2.0  (all builds)
Memory28.4 GB free of 32 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20140407
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJan 19 '21 at 03:24
Run Duration130 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 18%
Watch Gameplay: 5600-XT + 9600K How to compare your gameplay

 PC Performing below expectations (38th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-8350-$130
Socket 942, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 4 GHz, turbo 4.05 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (81st percentile)
64.3% Good
Memory 81.5
1-Core 51.6
2-Core 142
55% 91.6 Pts
4-Core 256
8-Core 379
40% 317 Pts
64-Core 386
24% 386 Pts
Poor: 48%
This bench: 64.3%
Great: 68%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD RX 5600-XT-$300
Ram: 6GB, Driver: 20.12.1
Performing below potential (28th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
81.3% Excellent
Lighting 107
Reflection 115
Parallax 143
87% 122 fps
MRender 87.9
Gravity 102
Splatting 71.7
70% 87.1 fps
Poor: 77%
This bench: 81.3%
Great: 87%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
PNY CS1311 120GB-$63
63GB free (System drive)
Firmware: CS131122
SusWrite @10s intervals: 56 15 46 62 70 71 MB/s
Performing below potential (0th percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
28.9% Poor
Read 154
Write 50.5
Mixed 64
SusWrite 53.3
18% 80.5 MB/s
4K Read 21
4K Write 8.6
4K Mixed 12.9
53% 14.2 MB/s
DQ Read 108
DQ Write 49.3
DQ Mixed 21.3
31% 59.4 MB/s
Poor: 48%
This bench: 28.9%
Great: 91%
WD Blue 1TB (2012)-$37
626GB free
Firmware: 01.01A01
SusWrite @10s intervals: 154 150 147 148 143 146 MB/s
Performing above expectations (74th percentile)
95.9% Outstanding
Read 186
Write 171
Mixed 109
SusWrite 148
113% 153 MB/s
4K Read 1.5
4K Write 2.4
4K Mixed 1.2
240% 1.7 MB/s
Poor: 52%
This bench: 95.9%
Great: 109%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
G.SKILL RipjawsX DDR3 2133 C9 4x8GB
4 of 4 slots used
32GB DIMM DDR3 1333 MHz clocked @ 667 MHz
Performing below potential (6th percentile) - Ensure that the top XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
43.3% Average
MC Read 16.8
MC Write 15
MC Mixed 14.4
44% 15.4 GB/s
SC Read 9.7
SC Write 8.5
SC Mixed 11.9
29% 10 GB/s
Latency 77.9
51% 77.9 ns
Poor: 43%
This bench: 43.3%
Great: 92%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical M5A99FX PRO R2.0 Builds (Compare 1,064 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 34%
Sail boat
Desktop
Desktop 69%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 28%
Raft

Motherboard: Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0 - $200

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 57% - Above average Total price: $610
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