Asus M5A97 EVO 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 as expected (48th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 52 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 63.6%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Boot Drive73.7% 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 (12%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
MotherboardAsus M5A97 EVO R2.0  (all builds)
Memory12.4 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.1 GHz
Display1920 x 1200 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20130410
Uptime3.3 Days
Run DateDec 12 '17 at 19:21
Run Duration86 Seconds
Run User GBR-User
Background CPU 12%

 PC Performing as expected (48th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-8350-$130
Socket 942, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 4 GHz, turbo 4 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (81st percentile)
63.6% Good
Memory 83.6
1-Core 68.8
2-Core 130
58% 94.1 Pts
4-Core 236
8-Core 423
40% 329 Pts
64-Core 422
26% 422 Pts
Poor: 48%
This bench: 63.6%
Great: 68%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
SanDisk Extreme II 240GB-$110
147GB free (System drive)
Firmware: R1311 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (14th percentile)
73.7% Very good
Read 422
Write 443
Mixed 392
94% 419 MB/s
4K Read 24.7
4K Write 46.5
4K Mixed 14.4
81% 28.6 MB/s
DQ Read 143
DQ Write 137
DQ Mixed 14.6
45% 98.1 MB/s
Poor: 65%
This bench: 73.7%
Great: 109%
Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 1TB-$33
444GB free
Firmware: CC44 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing as expected (51st percentile)
92% Outstanding
Read 153
Write 168
Mixed 163
122% 161 MB/s
4K Read 1
4K Write 1.32
4K Mixed 0.35
105% 0.89 MB/s
Poor: 55%
This bench: 92%
Great: 112%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown Team-Elite-1333 Corsair CMZ8GX3M1A1600C10 16GB
1066, 1066 MHz
8192, 8192 MB
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
39.7% Below average
MC Read 14.4
MC Write 13.5
MC Mixed 13.3
39% 13.7 GB/s
SC Read 9
SC Write 8.7
SC Mixed 12.1
28% 9.93 GB/s
Latency 74.1
54% 74.1 ns
Poor: 39%
This bench: 39.7%
Great: 45%

 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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