Asus M5A97 R2.0

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 12%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 60%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 10%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (38th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 62 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. Use the charts in the benchmark sections of this report to identify problem areas.
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 56.7%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics16.4% 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)
Boot Drive20.5% is an extremely low SSD score, this system will benefit from a faster SSD.
Memory8GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's sufficient for the vast majority of games. 8GB is also enough for moderate file and system caches which result in a very responsive system.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Sub-optimal background CPU (16%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
6 years ago, 6 years ago.
MotherboardAsus M5A97 R2.0  (all builds)
Memory5.7 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1024 x 768 - 32 Bit väriä
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20150626
Uptime0 Days
Run DateNov 27 '17 at 06:13
Run Duration109 Seconds
Run User FIN-User
Background CPU 16%

 PC Performing below expectations (38th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD Phenom II X6 1100T-$340
Socket 942, 1 CPU, 6 cores, 6 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz, turbo 3.3 GHz (avg)
Performing as expected (42nd percentile)
56.7% Above average
Memory 80.1
1-Core 51
2-Core 96.5
49% 75.9 Pts
4-Core 191
8-Core 214
26% 203 Pts
64-Core 276
17% 276 Pts
Poor: 51%
This bench: 56.7%
Great: 66%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD RX 550-$79
Asus(1043 0513) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 1183 MHz, MLim: 1750 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 17.7
Performing way above expectations (99th percentile)
16.4% Very poor
Lighting 16.9
Reflection 30.7
Parallax 20.8
14% 22.8 fps
MRender 27.4
Gravity 14.9
Splatting 33.5
21% 25.3 fps
Poor: 12%
This bench: 16.4%
Great: 16%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
OCZ VERTEX2 60GB
8GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 1.35 Max speed: SATA 2.0 300 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (8th percentile)
20.5% Poor
Read 157
Write 52.6
Mixed 80.7
21% 96.6 MB/s
4K Read 1.72
4K Write 23.6
4K Mixed 8.64
26% 11.3 MB/s
DQ Read 66.3
DQ Write 55
DQ Mixed 25.3
29% 48.9 MB/s
Poor: 19%
This bench: 20.5%
Great: 51%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Hynix HMT325U6CFR8C-PB 4x2GB
4 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 1600 MHz clocked @ 800 MHz
Performing below potential (3rd percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
31.9% Below average
MC Read 13.9
MC Write 6.5
MC Mixed 12.5
31% 11 GB/s
SC Read 6.3
SC Write 6
SC Mixed 9.3
21% 7.2 GB/s
Latency 80.4
50% 80.4 ns
Poor: 41%
This bench: 31.9%
Great: 80%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical M5A97 R2.0 Builds (Compare 2,815 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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