Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 14%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 62%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 12%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (40th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 60 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 55.6%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics17.3% 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 Drive72.8% 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.
Very high background CPU (63%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
MotherboardAsus M5A99FX PRO R2.0  (all builds)
Memory6.5 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20140407
Uptime0.4 Days
Run DateApr 16 '17 at 20:21
Run Duration111 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 63%

 PC Performing below expectations (40th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-8320-$129
Socket 942, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.6 GHz (avg)
Performing below expectations (26th percentile)
55.6% Above average
Memory 77.9
1-Core 57.7
2-Core 104
51% 80 Pts
4-Core 182
8-Core 284
29% 233 Pts
64-Core 339
21% 339 Pts
Poor: 47%
This bench: 55.6%
Great: 65%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD R9 280X-$500
CLim: 1000 MHz, MLim: 1500 MHz, Ram: 3GB, Driver: 17.3.3
Relative performance (0th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
17.3% Very poor
Lighting 20
Reflection 23.1
Parallax 18.8
16% 20.6 fps
MRender 23.8
Gravity 20
Splatting 26.1
19% 23.3 fps
Poor: 31%
This bench: 17.3%
Great: 39%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 840 Evo 250GB-$95
53GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EXT0CB6Q Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (11th percentile)
72.8% Very good
Read 483
Write 319
Mixed 334
84% 379 MB/s
4K Read 33
4K Write 41.5
4K Mixed 20.1
98% 31.5 MB/s
DQ Read 135
DQ Write 91.8
DQ Mixed 42.4
51% 89.5 MB/s
Poor: 64%
This bench: 72.8%
Great: 118%
Toshiba P300 3TB-$100
2.5TB free
Firmware: MX6OACF0 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing above expectations (83rd percentile)
102% Outstanding
Read 184
Write 172
Mixed 160
129% 172 MB/s
4K Read 0.99
4K Write 1.9
4K Mixed 0.2
99% 1.03 MB/s
Poor: 56%
This bench: 102%
Great: 108%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown F3-2400C10-4GZH Corsair CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9 F3-2400C10-4GZH Corsair CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9 16GB
1600, 1600, 1600, 1600 MHz
4096, 4096, 4096, 4096 MB
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
44.6% Average
MC Read 17.8
MC Write 14.3
MC Mixed 16.9
47% 16.3 GB/s
SC Read 8
SC Write 7.7
SC Mixed 11
25% 8.9 GB/s
Latency 84.6
47% 84.6 ns
Poor: 45%
This bench: 44.6%
Great: 50%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical M5A99FX PRO R2.0 Builds (Compare 1,065 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 M5A99FX PRO R2.0 - $200

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 57% - Above average Total price: $610
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