Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 21%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 63%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 16%
Surfboard
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (28th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 72 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 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 53.5%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics32.9% is a below average 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle older games but it will struggle to render recent games at resolutions greater than 1080p. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive60.6% is a good SSD score. This drive enables fast boots, responsive applications and ensures minimum system IO wait 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.
Very high background CPU (76%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
MotherboardAsus M5A99FX PRO R2.0  (all builds)
Memory13.2 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.1 GHz
Display4096 x 2160 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20140407
Uptime0 Days
Run DateAug 06 '17 at 15:13
Run Duration114 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 76%

 PC Performing below expectations (28th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-4100-$110
Socket 942, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz
Performing as expected (60th percentile)
53.5% Above average
Memory 77.2
1-Core 56
2-Core 110
51% 81.1 Pts
4-Core 167
8-Core 213
24% 190 Pts
64-Core 232
14% 232 Pts
Poor: 39%
This bench: 53.5%
Great: 58%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD R9 380-$200
Gigabyte(1458 22C0) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 970 MHz, MLim: 1425 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 17.2.1
Performing below potential (54th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
32.9% Below average
Lighting 39.6
Reflection 47.3
Parallax 54
32% 47 fps
MRender 50.5
Gravity 38.6
Splatting 38.3
34% 42.5 fps
Poor: 31%
This bench: 32.9%
Great: 35%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
OCZ Trion 150 960GB-$190
532GB free (System drive)
Firmware: SAFZ12.3 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (3rd percentile)
60.6% Good
Read 486
Write 323
Mixed 264
79% 358 MB/s
4K Read 20.3
4K Write 29.1
4K Mixed 8.7
57% 19.4 MB/s
DQ Read 137
DQ Write 87
DQ Mixed 37.3
48% 87 MB/s
Poor: 66%
This bench: 60.6%
Great: 103%
Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 3TB-$40
1.5TB free
Firmware: CC24 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (15th percentile)
68.5% Good
Read 84.7
Write 154
Mixed 89.4
82% 109 MB/s
4K Read 0.99
4K Write 0.98
4K Mixed 0.3
92% 0.76 MB/s
Poor: 56%
This bench: 68.5%
Great: 113%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
G.SKILL Ripjaws DDR3 1600 C9 4x4GB
4 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR3 1066 MHz clocked @ 533 MHz
Performing below potential (8th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
41.9% Average
MC Read 16.3
MC Write 15.3
MC Mixed 14.9
44% 15.5 GB/s
SC Read 6.2
SC Write 7.7
SC Mixed 8.3
21% 7.4 GB/s
Latency 85.9
46% 85.9 ns
Poor: 39%
This bench: 41.9%
Great: 63%

 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 1,063 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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