Asus M5A97 R2.0

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 16%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 57%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 11%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (77th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 23 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
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 53.7%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics30.3% 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)
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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (14%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus M5A97 R2.0  (all builds)
Memory10.2 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.1 GHz
Display1366 x 768 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20130711
Uptime3.7 Days
Run DateOct 21 '17 at 18:04
Run Duration207 Seconds
Run User UKR-User
Background CPU 14%
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 PC Performing above expectations (77th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD Phenom II X4 965-$144
Socket 942, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.4 GHz, turbo 3.4 GHz (avg)
Performing as expected (58th percentile)
53.7% Above average
Memory 75.9
1-Core 48.5
2-Core 83.8
46% 69.4 Pts
4-Core 184
8-Core 187
25% 185 Pts
64-Core 190
12% 190 Pts
Poor: 35%
This bench: 53.7%
Great: 61%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1050-Ti-$59
Asus(1043 85D6) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 1911 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 385.69
Performing below potential (76th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
30.3% Below average
Lighting 38
Reflection 29.7
Parallax 36.1
31% 34.6 fps
MRender 36.1
Gravity 36.2
Splatting 34.7
29% 35.7 fps
Poor: 27%
This bench: 30.3%
Great: 33%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Evo 250GB-$100
106GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EMT0 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 72% Great: 124%
WD Green 1.5TB (2011)-$51
238GB free
Firmware: 80.0 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (98th percentile)
66.8% Good
Read 150
Write 83.1
Mixed 92
81% 108 MB/s
4K Read 0.47
4K Write 1.66
4K Mixed 0.2
73% 0.78 MB/s
Poor: 27%
This bench: 66.8%
Great: 65%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Hynix Samsung Samsung 16GB
1066, 1066, 1066, 1066 MHz
4096, 4096, 4096, 4096 MB
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
28.7% Poor
MC Read 11.7
MC Write 7.2
MC Mixed 10.8
28% 9.9 GB/s
SC Read 6.1
SC Write 5.2
SC Mixed 7.5
18% 6.27 GB/s
Latency 88.4
45% 88.4 ns
Poor: 29%
This bench: 28.7%
Great: 106%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical M5A97 R2.0 Builds (Compare 2,814 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 23%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 69%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 19%
Surfboard

Motherboard: Asus M5A97 R2.0 - $89

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 70% - Very good Total price: $358
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