Asus M5A97

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 35%
Jet ski
Desktop
Desktop 69%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 28%
Raft
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (69th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 31 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 64%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics52.7% 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 Drive89.1% 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 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Very high background CPU (32%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU. CPU throttled at 99% by Windows. Ensure maximum processor state is set to 100% via Settings > System > Power & sleep > Additional power settings > Change plan settings > Change advanced power settings > Processor power management > Maximum processor state.
MotherboardAsus M5A97  (all builds)
Memory5.8 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1680 x 1050 - 32 Bit Farben
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20120418
Uptime0.2 Days
Run DateJul 25 '17 at 23:09
Run Duration109 Seconds
Run User RUS-User
Background CPU 32%
CPU Throttled 99%

 PC Performing above expectations (69th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-8120
AM3r2, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.1 GHz, turbo 2.8 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (97th percentile)
64% Good
Memory 90.1
1-Core 56.7
2-Core 107
55% 84.5 Pts
4-Core 206
8-Core 360
34% 283 Pts
64-Core 364
22% 364 Pts
Poor: 46%
This bench: 64%
Great: 63%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD R9 390-$325
CLim: 1010 MHz, MLim: 1500 MHz, Ram: 8GB, Driver: 17.4.4
Performing way above expectations (97th percentile)
52.7% Above average
Lighting 64.2
Reflection 59.7
Parallax 78.6
52% 67.5 fps
MRender 59.5
Gravity 54
Splatting 77.1
53% 63.5 fps
Poor: 45%
This bench: 52.7%
Great: 52%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Evo 250GB-$100
68GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EMT0 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (17th percentile)
89.1% Excellent
Read 495
Write 383
Mixed 413
96% 430 MB/s
4K Read 36.3
4K Write 53.2
4K Mixed 35.7
129% 41.8 MB/s
DQ Read 162
DQ Write 114
DQ Mixed 61.6
67% 113 MB/s
Poor: 72%
This bench: 89.1%
Great: 124%
Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 2TB-$50
1TB free
Firmware: CC4B Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing above expectations (80th percentile)
106% Outstanding
Read 192
Write 177
Mixed 173
136% 181 MB/s
4K Read 0.91
4K Write 1.25
4K Mixed 0.39
105% 0.85 MB/s
Poor: 51%
This bench: 106%
Great: 114%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 8GB
1333, 1333 MHz
4096, 4096 MB
Performing as expected (56th percentile)
32.5% Below average
MC Read 11.3
MC Write 10.9
MC Mixed 9.4
30% 10.5 GB/s
SC Read 9.6
SC Write 7.4
SC Mixed 10
26% 9 GB/s
Latency 67
60% 67 ns
Poor: 20%
This bench: 32.5%
Great: 51%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical M5A97 Builds (Compare 316 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 32%
Sail boat
Desktop
Desktop 68%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 26%
Raft

Motherboard: Asus M5A97 - $89

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 57% - Above average Total price: $499
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