Asus M5A97 EVO R2.0

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 2%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 46%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 2%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (32nd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 68 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 50.6%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics0.91% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive29% is low SSD score. With a better SSD this system will boot faster, make applications more responsive and reduce IO wait times.
Memory4GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and although it's sufficient for most games, some will benefit from up to 8GB of RAM. 4GB is also enough for modest file and system caches which allow for a responsive system.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Very high background CPU (44%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus M5A97 EVO R2.0  (all builds)
Memory1.8 GB free of 4 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1440 x 900 - 32 Bit cores
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20130116
Uptime0 Days
Run DateNov 11 '20 at 23:57
Run Duration117 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 44%

 PC Performing below expectations (32nd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-4130 Quad-Core-$150
Socket 942, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.8 GHz, turbo 3.75 GHz (avg)
Performing below expectations (38th percentile)
50.6% Above average
Memory 73.4
1-Core 51.1
2-Core 106
48% 76.9 Pts
4-Core 174
8-Core 111
21% 143 Pts
64-Core 156
10% 156 Pts
Poor: 39%
This bench: 50.6%
Great: 59%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GeForce 210
EVGA(3842 1313) 1GB
Ram: 1GB, Driver: 342.01
Performing as expected (50th percentile)
0.91% Terrible
Lighting 0.93
Reflection 2.08
Parallax 0.38
1% 1.13 fps
MRender 2.48
Gravity 0.63
Splatting 1.43
1% 1.51 fps
Poor: 1%
This bench: 0.91%
Great: 1%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Sandisk PLUS 120GB
68GB free (System drive)
Firmware: UE5000RL
SusWrite @10s intervals: 147 43 16 38 107 59 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (7th percentile)
29% Poor
Read 379
Write 223
Mixed 192
SusWrite 68.1
48% 216 MB/s
4K Read 10.7
4K Write 9.6
4K Mixed 4.3
27% 8.2 MB/s
DQ Read 32.9
DQ Write 52.4
DQ Mixed 39.5
31% 41.6 MB/s
Poor: 29%
This bench: 29%
Great: 55%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston 1x4GB
1 of 4 slots used
4GB DIMM DDR3 1333 MHz clocked @ 667 MHz
Performing below potential (32nd percentile) - Ensure that the top XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
23.9% Poor
MC Read 7.5
MC Write 8
MC Mixed 7.5
22% 7.67 GB/s
SC Read 8.6
SC Write 4.9
SC Mixed 7.8
20% 7.1 GB/s
Latency 93.9
43% 93.9 ns
Poor: 16%
This bench: 23.9%
Great: 41%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical M5A97 EVO R2.0 Builds (Compare 580 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 38%
Jet ski
Desktop
Desktop 69%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 31%
Sail boat

Motherboard: Asus M5A97 EVO R2.0 - $166

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 70% - Very good Total price: $512
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