Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 29%
Raft
Desktop
Desktop 62%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 24%
Surfboard
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (26th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 74 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 53.7%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics49.4% is a reasonable 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle the majority of recent games but it will struggle with resolutions greater than 1080p at ultra detail levels. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive86.9% is a very good SSD score. This drive is suitable for moderate workstation use, it will facilitate fast boots, responsive applications and ensure minimum 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 7 is still a viable option, it's now 14 years and 8 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 (64%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
6 years ago, 6 years ago.
MotherboardAsus M5A99FX PRO R2.0  (all builds)
Memory1.6 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20140407
Uptime22.5 Days
Run DateFeb 25 '18 at 02:46
Run Duration123 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 64%

 PC Performing below expectations (26th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-8370-$175
Socket 942, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 4 GHz
Performing way below expectations (7th percentile)
53.7% Above average
Memory 66.3
1-Core 65.6
2-Core 126
51% 86 Pts
4-Core 223
8-Core 318
34% 270 Pts
64-Core 387
24% 387 Pts
Poor: 53%
This bench: 53.7%
Great: 68%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 970-$200
CLim: 1531 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 382.5
Performing below potential (57th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
49.4% Average
Lighting 62.3
Reflection 62.9
Parallax 57.8
51% 61 fps
MRender 65
Gravity 58.8
Splatting 50
47% 58 fps
Poor: 43%
This bench: 49.4%
Great: 54%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Evo 250GB-$100
50GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EMT0 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (14th percentile)
86.9% Excellent
Read 494
Write 382
Mixed 411
95% 429 MB/s
4K Read 35.9
4K Write 48.5
4K Mixed 31.5
120% 38.6 MB/s
DQ Read 204
DQ Write 114
DQ Mixed 68.1
75% 129 MB/s
Poor: 72%
This bench: 86.9%
Great: 124%
WD Blue 500GB (2010)-$24
165GB free
Firmware: 15.0 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing below expectations (37th percentile)
49.3% Average
Read 87.4
Write 84.1
Mixed 88.2
65% 86.6 MB/s
4K Read 0.37
4K Write 1.7
4K Mixed 0.37
88% 0.81 MB/s
Poor: 24%
This bench: 49.3%
Great: 69%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
G.SKILL Sniper DDR3 1866 C9 2x4GB
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 1600 MHz clocked @ 800 MHz
Performing way below expectations (13th percentile)
35.9% Below average
MC Read 14.8
MC Write 12.5
MC Mixed 13.3
39% 13.5 GB/s
SC Read 4.4
SC Write 6.3
SC Mixed 6.5
16% 5.73 GB/s
Latency 110
36% 110 ns
Poor: 30%
This bench: 35.9%
Great: 69%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical M5A99FX PRO R2.0 Builds (Compare 1,063 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 34%
Sail boat
Desktop
Desktop 69%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 28%
Raft

Motherboard: Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0 - $200

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 57% - Above average Total price: $610
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