Asus M5A97 R2.0

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 50%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (42nd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 58 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 60.3%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics1.29% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot DriveThe boot partition is located on a mechanical or hybrid drive. Moving the system to an SSD will yield far faster boot times, better system responsiveness and faster application load times.
Memory4GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and although it's sufficient for most games, some will benefit from up to 8GB of RAM. 4GB is also enough for modest file and system caches which allow for a responsive system.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 7 is still a viable option, it's now 14 years and 9 months old. This system should be upgraded to Windows 10 which is generally faster and has an improved set of core utilities including better versions of explorer and task manager.
Very high background CPU (32%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus M5A97 R2.0  (all builds)
Memory2 GB free of 4 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1280 x 720 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20120717
Uptime0 Days
Run DateNov 17 '17 at 08:13
Run Duration161 Seconds
Run User JPN-User
Background CPU 32%

 PC Performing as expected (42nd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-6100-$68
Socket 942, 1 CPU, 3 cores, 6 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz
Performing way above expectations (96th percentile)
60.3% Good
Memory 86
1-Core 61.7
2-Core 117
56% 88.2 Pts
4-Core 196
8-Core 240
28% 218 Pts
64-Core 270
17% 270 Pts
Poor: 41%
This bench: 60.3%
Great: 60%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GeForce 9500 GT
Nvidia(10DE 0551) 512MB
Ram: 512MB, Driver: 341.92
Performing way below expectations (9th percentile)
1.29% Terrible
Lighting 1.37
Reflection 2.69
Parallax 0.41
1% 1.49 fps
MRender 3.43
Gravity 0.3
Splatting 2.22
2% 1.98 fps
Poor: 1%
This bench: 1.29%
Great: 2%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Maxtor S TM380815AS 80GB
6GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 4.AA Max speed: SATA 2.0 300 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (19th percentile)
22.6% Poor
Read 41.7
Write 37.3
Mixed 31.6
28% 36.8 MB/s
4K Read 0.08
4K Write 0.44
4K Mixed 0.18
31% 0.23 MB/s
Poor: 12%
This bench: 22.6%
Great: 43%
WD My Book 1140 2TB
400GB free, PID 1140
Operating at USB 2.1 Speed
Performing way below expectations (13th percentile)
15.9% Very poor
Read 34.1
Write 30.1
Mixed 31.1
40% 31.8 MB/s
4K Read 0.69
4K Write 1.37
4K Mixed 0.18
55% 0.75 MB/s
Poor: 14%
This bench: 15.9%
Great: 49%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 1x4GB
1 of 4 slots used
4GB DIMM DDR3 1333 MHz clocked @ 667 MHz
Performing below potential (75th percentile) - Ensure that the top XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
28.6% Poor
MC Read 10.4
MC Write 8.9
MC Mixed 7.8
26% 9.03 GB/s
SC Read 8.8
SC Write 8.3
SC Mixed 8.3
24% 8.47 GB/s
Latency 71.3
56% 71.3 ns
Poor: 13%
This bench: 28.6%
Great: 52%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical M5A97 R2.0 Builds (Compare 2,817 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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