Asus M5A97 R2.0

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way below expectations (17th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 83 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 55.2%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Boot Drive80.8% is a very good SSD score. This drive is suitable for moderate workstation use, it will facilitate fast boots, responsive applications and ensure minimum IO wait 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 7 is still a viable option, it's now 14 years and 8 months old. This system should be upgraded to Windows 10 which is generally faster and has an improved set of core utilities including better versions of explorer and task manager.
MotherboardAsus M5A97 R2.0  (all builds)
Memory4.1 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.1 GHz
Display2560 x 1440 - 32 Bit colores
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20121114
Uptime0.2 Days
Run DateSep 19 '18 at 04:47
Run Duration131 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU2%

 PC Performing way below expectations (17th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-8120
Socket 942, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.1 GHz
Performing below expectations (36th percentile)
55.2% Above average
Memory 76.8
1-Core 53.1
2-Core 92.8
48% 74.2 Pts
4-Core 183
8-Core 323
30% 253 Pts
64-Core 322
20% 322 Pts
Poor: 46%
This bench: 55.2%
Great: 63%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Evo 250GB-$100
63GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EMT0
SusWrite @10s intervals: 332 180 182 182 179 176 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (9th percentile)
80.8% Excellent
Read 431
Write 372
Mixed 346
SusWrite 205
76% 339 MB/s
4K Read 30.8
4K Write 65.9
4K Mixed 36.6
128% 44.4 MB/s
DQ Read 271
DQ Write 237
DQ Mixed 241
184% 249 MB/s
Poor: 72%
This bench: 80.8%
Great: 124%
WD Black 1TB (2013)-$48
466GB free
Firmware: 01.0
SusWrite @10s intervals: 102 100 101 100 101 102 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (7th percentile)
52.8% Above average
Read 82.5
Write 84.1
Mixed 72.1
SusWrite 101
63% 84.9 MB/s
4K Read 1.2
4K Write 2.4
4K Mixed 1.1
217% 1.57 MB/s
Poor: 50%
This bench: 52.8%
Great: 108%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston 9905403-478.A00LF 2x4GB
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 1066 MHz clocked @ 533 MHz
Performing below potential (15th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
35.7% Below average
MC Read 14.2
MC Write 11.9
MC Mixed 12.5
37% 12.9 GB/s
SC Read 6.6
SC Write 7.2
SC Mixed 7
20% 6.93 GB/s
Latency 86.7
46% 86.7 ns
Poor: 29%
This bench: 35.7%
Great: 70%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical M5A97 R2.0 Builds (Compare 2,814 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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