Asus M5A97 EVO 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 as expected (54th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 46 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 69.7%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Boot Drive76.7% 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.
Run History
MotherboardAsus M5A97 EVO R2.0  (all builds)
Memory14.1 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit kolorów
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20150212
Uptime0.1 Days
Run DateAug 13 '17 at 12:21
Run Duration211 Seconds
Run User POL-User
Background CPU1%

 PC Performing as expected (54th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-6300-$47
Socket 942, 1 CPU, 3 cores, 6 threads
Base clock 3.8 GHz, turbo 3.75 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
69.7% Good
Memory 91.3
1-Core 77.8
2-Core 149
65% 106 Pts
4-Core 264
8-Core 364
40% 314 Pts
64-Core 365
23% 365 Pts
Poor: 44%
This bench: 69.7%
Great: 62%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD HD 7870-$203
PwrHis(1787 2328) 2GB
CLim: 1150 MHz, MLim: 1550 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 17.6.2
Relative performance n/a - atypical extreme
Poor: 24% Great: 28%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Evo 250GB-$100
176GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EMT02B6Q Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (7th percentile)
76.7% Very good
Read 492
Write 387
Mixed 402
95% 427 MB/s
4K Read 34.5
4K Write 52.2
4K Mixed 20.3
106% 35.7 MB/s
DQ Read 37
DQ Write 60
DQ Mixed 74.6
49% 57.2 MB/s
Poor: 72%
This bench: 76.7%
Great: 124%
WD Green 2TB (2012)-$49
825GB free
Firmware: 80.00A80 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing as expected (59th percentile)
67% Good
Read 113
Write 121
Mixed 116
88% 116 MB/s
4K Read 0.68
4K Write 1.96
4K Mixed 0.23
90% 0.96 MB/s
Poor: 40%
This bench: 67%
Great: 84%
SanDisk Extreme USB 3.0 16GB-$17
7GB free, PID 5580
Performing as expected (53rd percentile)
68.6% Good
Read 173
Write 47.8
Mixed 35.2
82% 85.3 MB/s
4K Read 12.2
4K Write 9.83
4K Mixed 4.67
538% 8.91 MB/s
DQ Read 13
DQ Write 9.6
DQ Mixed 4.72
535% 9.11 MB/s
Poor: 29%
This bench: 68.6%
Great: 81%
SanDisk Extreme USB 3.0 16GB-$17
7GB free, PID 5580
Performing as expected (53rd percentile)
69.3% Good
Read 174
Write 60.1
Mixed 42.6
93% 92.2 MB/s
4K Read 9.26
4K Write 9.36
4K Mixed 4.37
501% 7.66 MB/s
DQ Read 9.96
DQ Write 9.62
DQ Mixed 4.55
519% 8.04 MB/s
Poor: 29%
This bench: 69.3%
Great: 81%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown GR1600D364L11/4G GR1600D364L11/4G GR1600D364L11/4G GY1600D364L9S/4G 16GB
1600, 1600, 1600, 1600 MHz
4096, 4096, 4096, 4096 MB
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
46.7% Average
MC Read 20.1
MC Write 12.5
MC Mixed 16.5
47% 16.4 GB/s
SC Read 11
SC Write 8.5
SC Mixed 13.2
31% 10.9 GB/s
Latency 65.3
61% 65.3 ns
Poor: 45%
This bench: 46.7%
Great: 48%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical M5A97 EVO R2.0 Builds (Compare 581 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 38%
Jet ski
Desktop
Desktop 69%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 31%
Sail boat

Motherboard: Asus M5A97 EVO R2.0 - $166

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 70% - Very good Total price: $512
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HDDRAMUSB
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