Asus M5A97 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 above expectations (68th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 32 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 71.6%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Boot Drive64.2% 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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (13%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
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MotherboardAsus M5A97 R2.0  (all builds)
Memory14.2 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20150626
Uptime0 Days
Run DateNov 19 '17 at 19:07
Run Duration85 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 13%

 PC Performing above expectations (68th 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 4.75 GHz, turbo 4.7 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
71.6% Very good
Memory 91.5
1-Core 83.2
2-Core 160
68% 112 Pts
4-Core 286
8-Core 379
42% 332 Pts
64-Core 376
23% 376 Pts
Poor: 41%
This bench: 71.6%
Great: 60%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 750 EVO 120GB-$35
31GB free (System drive)
Firmware: MAT01B6Q Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (5th percentile)
64.2% Good
Read 457
Write 258
Mixed 259
72% 325 MB/s
4K Read 33.5
4K Write 36.5
4K Mixed 19.7
95% 29.9 MB/s
DQ Read 35.7
DQ Write 43.7
DQ Mixed 13.4
17% 30.9 MB/s
Poor: 65%
This bench: 64.2%
Great: 110%
Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 1TB-$28
614GB free
Firmware: CC4B Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (98th percentile)
117% Outstanding
Read 198
Write 210
Mixed 171
145% 193 MB/s
4K Read 1.16
4K Write 1.53
4K Mixed 0.43
124% 1.04 MB/s
Poor: 55%
This bench: 117%
Great: 112%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown SRT4G86U1-P9H Corsair CML8GX3M2A1600C9 SRT4G86U1-P9H Corsair CML8GX3M2A1600C9 16GB
1600, 1600, 1600, 1600 MHz
4096, 4096, 4096, 4096 MB
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
54.9% Above average
MC Read 23.3
MC Write 16.9
MC Mixed 19.2
57% 19.8 GB/s
SC Read 10.8
SC Write 11
SC Mixed 14.2
34% 12 GB/s
Latency 64.9
62% 64.9 ns
Poor: 34%
This bench: 54.9%
Great: 50%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical M5A97 R2.0 Builds (Compare 2,813 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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