Asus M5A97 R2.0

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (31st percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 69 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 48.2%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is below average.
Graphics58.1% 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)
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.
High background CPU (29%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus M5A97 R2.0  (all builds)
Memory8.6 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display2560 x 1440 - 32 Bit colors, 2560 x 1440 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20121017
Uptime6 Days
Run DateFeb 28 '23 at 05:33
Run Duration233 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 29%
Watch Gameplay: 1650S + 9600K How to compare your gameplay

 PC Performing below expectations (31st percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-6100-$68
Socket 942, 1 CPU, 3 cores, 6 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz, turbo 3.3 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (14th percentile)
48.2% Average
Memory 73.4
1-Core 34.6
2-Core 91.8
43% 66.6 Pts
4-Core 126
8-Core 208
20% 167 Pts
64-Core 213
13% 213 Pts
Poor: 41%
This bench: 48.2%
Great: 60%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1650S (Super)-$300
CLim: 2115 MHz, MLim: 3000 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 528.49
Performing below potential (48th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
58.1% Above average
Lighting 75.6
Reflection 72
Parallax 72
62% 73.2 fps
MRender 60.9
Gravity 72.5
Splatting 56.6
51% 63.3 fps
Poor: 53%
This bench: 58.1%
Great: 62%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Seagate Barracuda 2TB (2018)-$47
839GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 0001
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 161
Write 141
Mixed 138
110% 147 MB/s
4K Read 3.7
4K Write 0.6
4K Mixed 0.1
176% 1.47 MB/s
Poor: 53% Great: 106%
SanDisk Cruzer Blade 16GB
7GB free, PID 5567
Operating at USB 2.0 Speed
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 23.8
Write 16
Mixed 15.7
22% 18.5 MB/s
4K Read 6.6
4K Write 0.7
4K Mixed 2.4
130% 3.23 MB/s
Poor: 5% Great: 17%
Seagate Desktop 2TB
196GB free, PID 3300
Operating at USB 2.0 Speed
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 50.2
Write 31.5
Mixed 17.5
37% 33.1 MB/s
4K Read 1.2
4K Write 0.3
4K Mixed 0.4
28% 0.63 MB/s
Poor: 8% Great: 19%
PNY USB 3.0 FD 32GB
8GB free, PID 0064
Operating at USB 3.0 Speed
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 75.9
Write 37.4
Mixed 35.4
56% 49.6 MB/s
4K Read 4.1
4K Write 0.1
4K Mixed 0.7
42% 1.63 MB/s
Poor: 12% Great: 24%
TOSHIBA External USB 3.0 2TB
540GB free, PID 0901
Operating at USB 3.0 Speed
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 129
Write 134
Mixed 19.8
111% 94.1 MB/s
4K Read 1.3
4K Write 0.5
4K Mixed 0.5
39% 0.77 MB/s
Poor: 15% Great: 53%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Corsair CMX4GX3M1A1600C9 CMX4GX3M1A1600C9 Adata Adata 16GB
1333, 1333, 1333, 1333 MHz
4096, 4096, 4096, 4096 MB
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
39.4% Below average
MC Read 16.4
MC Write 12.8
MC Mixed 14.4
42% 14.5 GB/s
SC Read 5.2
SC Write 6.8
SC Mixed 10
21% 7.33 GB/s
Latency 93.8
43% 93.8 ns
Poor: 36%
This bench: 39.4%
Great: 39%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical M5A97 R2.0 Builds (Compare 2,834 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: 71% - Very good Total price: $354
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