Asus M5A97 R2.0

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 26%
Raft
Desktop
Desktop 62%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 22%
Surfboard
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (42nd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 58 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 56%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics44.6% 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 Drive38.3% is low SSD score. With a better SSD this system will boot faster, make applications more responsive and reduce IO wait times.
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 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Very high background CPU (79%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus M5A97 R2.0  (all builds)
Memory4.1 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.1 GHz
Display1366 x 768 - 32 Bit colors, 1280 x 768 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20150626
Uptime2.4 Days
Run DateOct 25 '17 at 01:05
Run Duration190 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 79%
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 PC Performing as expected (42nd 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 4.2 GHz, turbo 4.2 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (14th percentile)
56% Above average
Memory 66.5
1-Core 73.2
2-Core 133
54% 90.8 Pts
4-Core 247
8-Core 388
39% 317 Pts
64-Core 350
22% 350 Pts
Poor: 48%
This bench: 56%
Great: 68%
Graphics Cards Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD RX 480-$75
CLim: 1266 MHz, MLim: 1750 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 17.9.3
Performing below potential (45th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
44.6% Average
Lighting 53.7
Reflection 64.8
Parallax 80.6
44% 66.4 fps
MRender 64
Gravity 53.7
Splatting 53.4
46% 57 fps
Poor: 35%
This bench: 44.6%
Great: 53%
Nvidia GeForce GT 610
PNY(196E 104A) 1GB
CLim: 810 MHz, MLim: 267 MHz, Ram: 1GB, Driver: 388.0
Performing as expected (55th percentile)
1.93% Terrible
Lighting 2.4
Reflection 2.58
Parallax 1.88
2% 2.28 fps
MRender 2.71
Gravity 2.33
Splatting 2
2% 2.35 fps
Poor: 2%
This bench: 1.93%
Great: 2%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
SanDisk SSD Plus 240GB-$25
84GB free (System drive)
Firmware: Z32080RL Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (9th percentile)
38.3% Below average
Read 478
Write 55
Mixed 78.4
43% 204 MB/s
4K Read 2.91
4K Write 47.8
4K Mixed 4.15
35% 18.3 MB/s
DQ Read 147
DQ Write 115
DQ Mixed 0.47
36% 87.3 MB/s
Poor: 35%
This bench: 38.3%
Great: 86%
Toshiba DT01ACA100 1TB-$30
789GB free
Firmware: MS2OA750 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing above expectations (73rd percentile)
97% Outstanding
Read 165
Write 173
Mixed 175
129% 171 MB/s
4K Read 0.57
4K Write 1.81
4K Mixed 0.19
78% 0.86 MB/s
Poor: 47%
This bench: 97%
Great: 107%
Seagate ST3160813AS 160GB-$139
148GB free
Firmware: CC2J Max speed: SATA 2.0 300 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (93rd percentile)
63% Good
Read 109
Write 110
Mixed 98
80% 106 MB/s
4K Read 0.61
4K Write 1.64
4K Mixed 0.4
100% 0.88 MB/s
Poor: 11%
This bench: 63%
Great: 65%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown EWB4GB681PAE-16IC 2x4GB
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 1066 MHz clocked @ 533 MHz
Performing way below expectations (5th percentile)
27.8% Poor
MC Read 9.7
MC Write 9.3
MC Mixed 9.2
27% 9.4 GB/s
SC Read 7.1
SC Write 8.9
SC Mixed 8.4
23% 8.13 GB/s
Latency 110
36% 110 ns
Poor: 29%
This bench: 27.8%
Great: 55%

 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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