Asus M5A97 EVO R2.0

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU, SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (65th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 35 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
ProcessorWith an average single core score, this CPU can handle browsing the web, email, video playback and the majority of general computing tasks including light gaming when coupled with an appropriate GPU. Finally, with a gaming score of 48.6%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is below average.
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.
Memory4GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and although it's sufficient for most games, some will benefit from up to 8GB of RAM. 4GB is also enough for modest file and system caches which allow for a responsive system.
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.
MotherboardAsus M5A97 EVO R2.0  (all builds)
Memory2.5 GB free of 4 GB @ 1.1 GHz
Display1920 x 3240 - 32 Bit Farben
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20130410
Uptime0.1 Days
Run DateJun 18 '17 at 21:51
Run Duration75 Seconds
Run User AUT-User
Background CPU9%

 PC Performing above expectations (65th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD Athlon II X2 240
Socket 942, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2.8 GHz
Performing way above expectations (99th percentile)
48.6% Average
Memory 82.5
1-Core 44.5
2-Core 88
48% 71.7 Pts
4-Core 88.6
8-Core 88.2
12% 88.4 Pts
64-Core 88.8
6% 88.8 Pts
Poor: 29%
This bench: 48.6%
Great: 47%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Seagate Momentus 2.5" 750GB (2010)-$70
648GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 0001SDM5 Max speed: SATA 2.0 300 MB/s
Performing above expectations (68th percentile)
54.4% Above average
Read 101
Write 88.6
Mixed 18.7
50% 69.5 MB/s
4K Read 0.54
4K Write 0.65
4K Mixed 0.18
54% 0.45 MB/s
Poor: 23%
This bench: 54.4%
Great: 62%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Corsair ValueSelect DDR3 1333 C9 1x4GB-$25
1 of 4 slots used
4GB DIMM DDR3 1066 MHz clocked @ 533 MHz
Performing below potential (30th percentile) - ensure that an XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
23% Poor
MC Read 8
MC Write 6.4
MC Mixed 6.8
20% 7.07 GB/s
SC Read 7.4
SC Write 6.3
SC Mixed 5.8
19% 6.5 GB/s
Latency 76
53% 76 ns
Poor: 18%
This bench: 23%
Great: 30%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical M5A97 EVO R2.0 Builds (Compare 580 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 38%
Jet ski
Desktop
Desktop 69%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 31%
Sail boat

Motherboard: Asus M5A97 EVO R2.0 - $166

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 70% - Very good Total price: $512
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