Asus M5A99X EVO R2.0

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 19%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 64%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 16%
Surfboard
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 57.6%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics28.1% 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 Drive62.1% is a good SSD score. This drive enables fast boots, responsive applications and ensures minimum system 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.
Very high background CPU (34%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus M5A99X EVO R2.0  (all builds)
Memory4.9 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.1 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20140403
Uptime0 Days
Run DateMar 23 '17 at 12:16
Run Duration113 Seconds
Run User FIN-User
Background CPU 34%

 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-8350-$130
Socket 942, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 4 GHz
Performing below expectations (23rd percentile)
57.6% Above average
Memory 67.4
1-Core 74
2-Core 142
55% 94.5 Pts
4-Core 258
8-Core 406
41% 332 Pts
64-Core 412
26% 412 Pts
Poor: 48%
This bench: 57.6%
Great: 68%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD R9 280X-$500
PwrHis(1787 3001) 3GB
CLim: 1050 MHz, MLim: 1500 MHz, Ram: 3GB, Driver: 17.2.1
Performing below potential (2nd percentile) - GPU OC Guide
28.1% Poor
Lighting 36.3
Reflection 24.4
Parallax 47.9
30% 36.2 fps
MRender 25
Gravity 36.4
Splatting 30.5
25% 30.6 fps
Poor: 31%
This bench: 28.1%
Great: 39%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kingston SHFS37A240G 240GB
126GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 603A Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing as expected (46th percentile)
62.1% Good
Read 507
Write 178
Mixed 260
69% 315 MB/s
4K Read 12.8
4K Write 68.9
4K Mixed 18
79% 33.2 MB/s
DQ Read 158
DQ Write 163
DQ Mixed 55.1
70% 125 MB/s
Poor: 44%
This bench: 62.1%
Great: 77%
Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 1TB-$28
447GB free
Firmware: CC46 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing above expectations (69th percentile)
99.3% Outstanding
Read 177
Write 169
Mixed 142
122% 163 MB/s
4K Read 0.44
4K Write 1.55
4K Mixed 0.21
70% 0.73 MB/s
Poor: 55%
This bench: 99.3%
Great: 112%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
HyperX Fury DDR3 1866 C10 2x4GB-$35
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 1066 MHz clocked @ 533 MHz
Performing way below expectations (14th percentile)
34.7% Below average
MC Read 13.8
MC Write 12.3
MC Mixed 11.6
36% 12.6 GB/s
SC Read 6
SC Write 8.3
SC Mixed 8.6
22% 7.63 GB/s
Latency 108
37% 108 ns
Poor: 30%
This bench: 34.7%
Great: 67%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical M5A99X EVO R2.0 Builds (Compare 753 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 34%
Sail boat
Desktop
Desktop 69%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 28%
Raft

Motherboard: Asus M5A99X EVO R2.0 - $300

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 53% - Above average Total price: $729
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