Asus M5A97 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 (67th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 33 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 69.1%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above 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.
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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (11%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
MotherboardAsus M5A97 R2.0  (all builds)
Memory4.5 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.9 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit barev
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20150626
Uptime0.8 Days
Run DateNov 18 '17 at 11:05
Run Duration91 Seconds
Run User CZE-User
Background CPU 11%

 PC Performing above expectations (67th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-6300-$47
Socket 942, 1 CPU, 3 cores, 6 threads
Base clock 4.3 GHz, turbo 4.3 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
69.1% Good
Memory 93.1
1-Core 76.7
2-Core 149
65% 106 Pts
4-Core 253
8-Core 312
36% 283 Pts
64-Core 330
20% 330 Pts
Poor: 44%
This bench: 69.1%
Great: 62%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
WD Blue 2.5" 750GB (2010)-$55
496GB free
Firmware: 01.01A01 Max speed: SATA 2.0 300 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (96th percentile)
54.4% Above average
Read 95.9
Write 93.6
Mixed 87.8
70% 92.4 MB/s
4K Read 0.4
4K Write 1.55
4K Mixed 0.18
65% 0.71 MB/s
Poor: 19%
This bench: 54.4%
Great: 54%
Seagate Desktop SSHD 1TB-$68
197GB free (System drive)
Firmware: CC41 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing below expectations (29th percentile)
72.4% Very good
Read 119
Write 132
Mixed 104
89% 118 MB/s
4K Read 0.51
4K Write 5.16
4K Mixed 0.82
208% 2.16 MB/s
Poor: 48%
This bench: 72.4%
Great: 112%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
HyperX Fury DDR3 1866 C10 2x4GB-$35
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 1866 MHz clocked @ 933 MHz
Performing as expected (44th percentile)
49.9% Average
MC Read 21.5
MC Write 14.8
MC Mixed 16.8
51% 17.7 GB/s
SC Read 11.4
SC Write 8.9
SC Mixed 12.5
31% 10.9 GB/s
Latency 61.8
65% 61.8 ns
Poor: 30%
This bench: 49.9%
Great: 67%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical M5A97 R2.0 Builds (Compare 2,817 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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