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 as expected (47th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 53 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 68.3%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Boot Drive61.1% is a good SSD score. This drive enables fast boots, responsive applications and ensures minimum system IO wait times.
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.
Run History
MotherboardAsus M5A97 R2.0  (all builds)
Memory4.6 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.9 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit farger
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20150626
Uptime0.1 Days
Run DateFeb 14 '18 at 12:23
Run Duration63 Seconds
Run User NOR-User
Background CPU8%

 PC Performing as expected (47th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-8300-$168
Socket 942, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz, turbo 3.5 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (99th percentile)
68.3% Good
Memory 92
1-Core 69.9
2-Core 135
62% 99 Pts
4-Core 243
8-Core 347
37% 295 Pts
64-Core 354
22% 354 Pts
Poor: 48%
This bench: 68.3%
Great: 64%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Crucial MX300 275GB-$100
49GB free (System drive)
Firmware: M0C Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (12th percentile)
61.1% Good
Read 458
Write 319
Mixed 331
82% 369 MB/s
4K Read 23.4
4K Write 44.6
4K Mixed 12
74% 26.7 MB/s
DQ Read 24.9
DQ Write 51.9
DQ Mixed 12
17% 29.6 MB/s
Poor: 53%
This bench: 61.1%
Great: 95%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
HyperX Fury DDR3 1866 C10 2x4GB-$35
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 1866 MHz clocked @ 933 MHz
Performing below potential (29th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
45.1% Average
MC Read 20.5
MC Write 13.3
MC Mixed 13.7
45% 15.8 GB/s
SC Read 10.1
SC Write 8.2
SC Mixed 11.9
29% 10.1 GB/s
Latency 64
62% 64 ns
Poor: 30%
This bench: 45.1%
Great: 67%

 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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