Asus M5A97 R2.0

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 30%
Raft
Desktop
Desktop 67%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 24%
Surfboard
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (61st percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 39 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 59.7%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics45.8% 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 Drive66.1% is a good SSD score. This drive enables fast boots, responsive applications and ensures minimum system IO wait times.
Memory16GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's more than sufficient for nearly all games. 16GB 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 (15%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus M5A97 R2.0  (all builds)
Memory13.3 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.1 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20150626
Uptime0 Days
Run DateAug 02 '17 at 15:17
Run Duration205 Seconds
Run User NOR-User
Background CPU 15%

 PC Performing above expectations (61st percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-6300-$90
Socket 942, 1 CPU, 3 cores, 6 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.45 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (90th percentile)
59.7% Above average
Memory 79.8
1-Core 64.9
2-Core 133
56% 92.6 Pts
4-Core 220
8-Core 289
32% 254 Pts
64-Core 320
20% 320 Pts
Poor: 44%
This bench: 59.7%
Great: 62%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 780-$329
Nvidia(10DE 104B) 3GB
CLim: 1202 MHz, MLim: 1502 MHz, Ram: 3GB, Driver: 384.94
Performing below potential (76th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
45.8% Average
Lighting 55.9
Reflection 47.8
Parallax 70.4
46% 58 fps
MRender 65.5
Gravity 61.8
Splatting 46.7
46% 58 fps
Poor: 41%
This bench: 45.8%
Great: 49%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
I-flashd isk K8 64GB
5GB free (System drive)
Firmware: O122 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing as expected (40th percentile)
66.1% Good
Read 461
Write 149
Mixed 224
61% 278 MB/s
4K Read 24.2
4K Write 60.4
4K Mixed 27.2
104% 37.3 MB/s
DQ Read 194
DQ Write 110
DQ Mixed 59.9
69% 122 MB/s
Poor: 66%
This bench: 66.1%
Great: 79%
OCZ Agility 3 120GB-$102
5GB free
Firmware: 2.06 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (9th percentile)
33.3% Below average
Read 201
Write 95.3
Mixed 118
30% 138 MB/s
4K Read 20.8
4K Write 12.1
4K Mixed 14.9
57% 15.9 MB/s
DQ Read 65.7
DQ Write 25.7
DQ Mixed 33.4
28% 41.6 MB/s
Poor: 31%
This bench: 33.3%
Great: 61%
Fujitsu MHZ2320BH G2 320GB
279GB free
Firmware: 0000 Max speed: SATA 2.0 300 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (92nd percentile)
33.9% Below average
Read 56.8
Write 61
Mixed 60.1
45% 59.3 MB/s
4K Read 0.49
4K Write 1.5
4K Mixed 0.25
75% 0.74 MB/s
Poor: 9%
This bench: 33.9%
Great: 35%
Hitachi HTS545016B9A300 160GB-$30
75GB free
Firmware: PBBO Max speed: SATA 2.0 300 MB/s
Performing above expectations (83rd percentile)
29.6% Poor
Read 52.9
Write 50.2
Mixed 48.8
38% 50.7 MB/s
4K Read 0.33
4K Write 1.05
4K Mixed 0.29
65% 0.56 MB/s
Poor: 6%
This bench: 29.6%
Great: 34%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 9U5471-032.A00LF 4x4GB
4 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR3 1066 MHz clocked @ 533 MHz
Performing below potential (36th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
41% Average
MC Read 15.9
MC Write 13.7
MC Mixed 13.9
41% 14.5 GB/s
SC Read 9.3
SC Write 8
SC Mixed 11.9
28% 9.73 GB/s
Latency 80.9
49% 80.9 ns
Poor: 41%
This bench: 41%
Great: 47%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical M5A97 R2.0 Builds (Compare 2,844 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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