Asus M5A97 EVO

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 (73rd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 27 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 64.2%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Boot Drive37.4% is low SSD score. With a better SSD this system will boot faster, make applications more responsive and reduce 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.
Very high background CPU (36%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus M5A97 EVO  (all builds)
Memory11.3 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20121016
Uptime0.5 Days
Run DateApr 27 '18 at 06:13
Run Duration168 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 36%

 PC Performing above expectations (73rd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-6350 Six-Core-$100
Socket 942, 1 CPU, 3 cores, 6 threads
Base clock 3.9 GHz, turbo 3.85 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (89th percentile)
64.2% Good
Memory 90.2
1-Core 68.3
2-Core 125
60% 94.5 Pts
4-Core 209
8-Core 325
33% 267 Pts
64-Core 319
20% 319 Pts
Poor: 48%
This bench: 64.2%
Great: 66%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
OCZ Agility 3 120GB-$102
44GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 2.15 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (16th percentile)
37.4% Below average
Read 192
Write 88.6
Mixed 114
29% 131 MB/s
4K Read 18.5
4K Write 40
4K Mixed 12.9
66% 23.8 MB/s
DQ Read 124
DQ Write 93.4
DQ Mixed 31.7
45% 83 MB/s
Poor: 31%
This bench: 37.4%
Great: 61%
WD Black 750GB (2008)-$140
1TB free
Firmware: 05.00K05 Max speed: SATA 2.0 300 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (96th percentile)
65% Good
Read 121
Write 105
Mixed 91.8
79% 106 MB/s
4K Read 1.1
4K Write 3.5
4K Mixed 0.44
160% 1.68 MB/s
Poor: 32%
This bench: 65%
Great: 65%
WD Black 750GB (2008)-$140
1TB free
Firmware: 05.00K05 Max speed: SATA 2.0 300 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (85th percentile)
59% Above average
Read 111
Write 93.8
Mixed 85
72% 96.7 MB/s
4K Read 1.11
4K Write 2.16
4K Mixed 0.81
176% 1.36 MB/s
Poor: 32%
This bench: 59%
Great: 65%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 16GB
1333, 1333, 1333, 1333 MHz
4096, 4096, 4096, 4096 MB
Performing above expectations (81st percentile)
46.2% Average
MC Read 18.6
MC Write 14.8
MC Mixed 16.9
48% 16.8 GB/s
SC Read 6.2
SC Write 7.7
SC Mixed 10.9
24% 8.27 GB/s
Latency 66.9
60% 66.9 ns
Poor: 25%
This bench: 46.2%
Great: 54%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical M5A97 EVO Builds (Compare 84 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 34%
Sail boat
Desktop
Desktop 67%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 27%
Raft

Motherboard: Asus M5A97 EVO - $69

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 77% - Very good Total price: $360
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