Asus M5A97 PRO

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 19%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 62%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 15%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (50th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 50 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 54.6%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics30.1% 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 Drive30% is low SSD score. With a better SSD this system will boot faster, make applications more responsive and reduce IO wait times.
Memory12GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's more than sufficient for nearly all games. 12GB also allows for very large file and system caches, software development and batch photo editing/processing.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Sub-optimal background CPU (13%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus M5A97 PRO  (all builds)
Memory7.8 GB free of 12 GB @ 1.1 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit cores
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20120420
Uptime5.3 Days
Run DateJun 06 '19 at 23:30
Run Duration121 Seconds
Run User MEX-User
Background CPU 13%
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 PC Performing as expected (50th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-6100-$68
AM3r2, 1 CPU, 3 cores, 6 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz, turbo 3.3 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (62nd percentile)
54.6% Above average
Memory 72.6
1-Core 64.5
2-Core 119
52% 85.5 Pts
4-Core 202
8-Core 270
30% 236 Pts
64-Core 249
15% 249 Pts
Poor: 41%
This bench: 54.6%
Great: 60%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1050-Ti-$59
Nvidia(10DE 11BF) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 1923 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 425.31
Performing below potential (76th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
30.1% Below average
Lighting 36.8
Reflection 30.4
Parallax 36.8
30% 34.7 fps
MRender 38.1
Gravity 37.8
Splatting 35.7
30% 37.2 fps
Poor: 27%
This bench: 30.1%
Great: 33%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Sandisk PLUS 120 GB 120GB
45GB free (System drive)
Firmware: UE3600RL
SusWrite @10s intervals: 42 37 51 39 63 54 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (9th percentile)
30% Below average
Read 409
Write 114
Mixed 145
SusWrite 47.8
39% 179 MB/s
4K Read 18.3
4K Write 2.8
4K Mixed 6.1
37% 9.07 MB/s
Poor: 28%
This bench: 30%
Great: 55%
WD Green 1TB (2010)-$139
306GB free
Firmware: 80.00A80
SusWrite @10s intervals: 55 49 62 68 67 68 MB/s
Performing as expected (52nd percentile)
44.1% Average
Read 92.5
Write 89
Mixed 58.2
SusWrite 61.5
56% 75.3 MB/s
4K Read 0.6
4K Write 0.4
4K Mixed 0.3
66% 0.43 MB/s
Poor: 29%
This bench: 44.1%
Great: 59%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 12GB
1066, 1066 MHz
8192, 4096 MB
Performing as expected (50th percentile)
32.6% Below average
MC Read 11.7
MC Write 11.3
MC Mixed 10.6
32% 11.2 GB/s
SC Read 8
SC Write 8.4
SC Mixed 10.1
25% 8.83 GB/s
Latency 95.4
42% 95.4 ns
Poor: 20%
This bench: 32.6%
Great: 50%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical M5A97 PRO Builds (Compare 136 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 21%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 67%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 17%
Surfboard

Motherboard: Asus M5A97 PRO

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 80% - Very good Total price: $217
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