Asus M5A97 R2.0

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 36%
Jet ski
Desktop
Desktop 65%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 29%
Raft
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (54th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 46 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 58.9%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics59% is a reasonable 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle the majority of recent games but it will struggle with resolutions greater than 1080p at ultra detail levels. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive43.5% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
Memory8GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's sufficient for the vast majority of games. 8GB is also enough for moderate file and system caches which result in a very 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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (16%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
6 years ago, 6 years ago.
MotherboardAsus M5A97 R2.0  (all builds)
Memory2.9 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1680 x 1050 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20140407
Uptime0 Days
Run DateOct 18 '17 at 23:16
Run Duration138 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 16%
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 PC Performing as expected (54th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-8320-$175
Socket 942, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz
Performing as expected (57th percentile)
58.9% Above average
Memory 75.1
1-Core 63.9
2-Core 129
54% 89.3 Pts
4-Core 232
8-Core 362
37% 297 Pts
64-Core 355
22% 355 Pts
Poor: 47%
This bench: 58.9%
Great: 65%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1060-3GB-$119
CLim: 2012 MHz, MLim: 2002 MHz, Ram: 3GB, Driver: 382.33
Performing below potential (100th percentile) - Disable monitor sync before benchmarking (73 fps cap detected)
59% Above average
Lighting 73
Reflection 73.7
Parallax 71.5
60% 72.7 fps
MRender 71
Gravity 68.4
Splatting 72.2
58% 70.5 fps
Poor: 48%
This bench: 59%
Great: 56%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Adata S510 120GB
39GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 5.0.7a Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (2nd percentile)
43.5% Average
Read 414
Write 115
Mixed 166
50% 232 MB/s
4K Read 17
4K Write 42.7
4K Mixed 11
62% 23.6 MB/s
DQ Read 15.3
DQ Write 54.3
DQ Mixed 11.6
16% 27.1 MB/s
Poor: 49%
This bench: 43.5%
Great: 79%
WD Blue 1TB (2012)-$30
758GB free
Firmware: 01.01A01 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing above expectations (67th percentile)
92.1% Outstanding
Read 160
Write 161
Mixed 119
110% 147 MB/s
4K Read 0.92
4K Write 2.42
4K Mixed 0.37
124% 1.24 MB/s
Poor: 52%
This bench: 92.1%
Great: 109%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Adata DDR3 1866 2x4GB
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 1333 MHz clocked @ 667 MHz
Performing below potential (42nd percentile) - Ensure that the top XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
38.6% Below average
MC Read 15.2
MC Write 13.4
MC Mixed 12.6
39% 13.7 GB/s
SC Read 8.7
SC Write 7.8
SC Mixed 10.6
26% 9.03 GB/s
Latency 90.1
44% 90.1 ns
Poor: 26%
This bench: 38.6%
Great: 48%

 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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