Asus M5A97 EVO R2.0

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 42%
Speed boat
Desktop
Desktop 74%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 33%
Sail boat
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (43rd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 57 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 69.2%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics57.3% 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 Drive68.2% 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 (72%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
MotherboardAsus M5A97 EVO R2.0  (all builds)
Memory9.2 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.9 GHz
Display1680 x 1050 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20150212
Uptime0 Days
Run DateSep 13 '17 at 21:59
Run Duration158 Seconds
Run User PRT-User
Background CPU 72%
Watch Gameplay: 580 + 9600K How to compare your gameplay

 PC Performing as expected (43rd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-6300-$90
Socket 942, 1 CPU, 3 cores, 6 threads
Base clock 4.5 GHz, turbo 4.5 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
69.2% Good
Memory 90
1-Core 64.9
2-Core 151
62% 102 Pts
4-Core 267
8-Core 362
40% 314 Pts
64-Core 360
22% 360 Pts
Poor: 44%
This bench: 69.2%
Great: 62%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD RX 580-$130
CLim: 1360 MHz, MLim: 2000 MHz, Ram: 8GB, Driver: 17.8.2
Performing way above expectations (97th percentile)
57.3% Above average
Lighting 72.9
Reflection 67.9
Parallax 99.2
59% 80 fps
MRender 69.5
Gravity 70.4
Splatting 57.9
53% 65.9 fps
Poor: 46%
This bench: 57.3%
Great: 56%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Liteonit LCS-256M6S 2.5 7mm 256GB
2GB free (System drive)
Firmware: DC86201 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (13th percentile)
68.2% Good
Read 469
Write 398
Mixed 403
94% 423 MB/s
4K Read 22.6
4K Write 48.2
4K Mixed 15.2
79% 28.7 MB/s
DQ Read 26.2
DQ Write 50.9
DQ Mixed 14.7
18% 30.6 MB/s
Poor: 61%
This bench: 68.2%
Great: 101%
WD Green 2TB (2009)-$113
5GB free
Firmware: 80.00A80 Max speed: SATA 2.0 300 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (12th percentile)
33.4% Below average
Read 62.3
Write 54
Mixed 58.4
44% 58.2 MB/s
4K Read 0.43
4K Write 1.13
4K Mixed 0.24
66% 0.6 MB/s
Poor: 30%
This bench: 33.4%
Great: 60%
Samsung Spinpoint F3 2TB-$105
1GB free
Firmware: 1AN10003 Max speed: SATA 2.0 300 MB/s
Performing below expectations (20th percentile)
33.8% Below average
Read 49.3
Write 68.5
Mixed 75.7
49% 64.5 MB/s
4K Read 0.38
4K Write 1.23
4K Mixed 0.32
74% 0.64 MB/s
Poor: 24%
This bench: 33.8%
Great: 59%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
G.SKILL RipjawsX DDR3 1600 C9 4x4GB
4 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR3 1866 MHz clocked @ 933 MHz
Performing below potential (18th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
48.9% Average
MC Read 21.3
MC Write 13.4
MC Mixed 17.7
50% 17.5 GB/s
SC Read 10.7
SC Write 8.5
SC Mixed 12.8
30% 10.7 GB/s
Latency 67.3
60% 67.3 ns
Poor: 39%
This bench: 48.9%
Great: 63%

 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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