Asus M5A97

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way above expectations (98th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 2 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. This PC is likely operated by a technical master!
ProcessorWith a good single core score, this CPU can easily handle the majority of general computing tasks. Additionally this processor can handle very light workstation, and even some very light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 70.6%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Graphics21.6% 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)
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  (all builds)
Memory10.1 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.9 GHz
DisplayЦвета: 1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20121025
Uptime1 Days
Run DateJun 16 '18 at 13:08
Run Duration216 Seconds
Run User GBR-User
Background CPU 12%

 PC Performing way above expectations (98th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-8320E-$87
Socket 942, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 4.2 GHz, turbo 4.15 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (99th percentile)
70.6% Very good
Memory 93.7
1-Core 72.7
2-Core 140
64% 102 Pts
4-Core 258
8-Core 451
43% 355 Pts
64-Core 441
27% 441 Pts
Poor: 47%
This bench: 70.6%
Great: 65%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 660-$170
MSI(1462 2872) 2GB
CLim: 1228 MHz, MLim: 1502 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 398.11
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
21.6% Poor
Lighting 25.3
Reflection 23.8
Parallax 31.7
21% 27 fps
MRender 33.5
Gravity 29.3
Splatting 25.2
24% 29.3 fps
Poor: 18%
This bench: 21.6%
Great: 21%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 16GB
1866, 1866, 1866, 1866 MHz
4096, 4096, 4096, 4096 MB
Performing way above expectations (95th percentile)
54% Above average
MC Read 22.8
MC Write 15.7
MC Mixed 19.3
55% 19.3 GB/s
SC Read 11.7
SC Write 9.3
SC Mixed 14.6
34% 11.9 GB/s
Latency 60.4
66% 60.4 ns
Poor: 25%
This bench: 54%
Great: 54%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical M5A97 Builds (Compare 316 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 32%
Sail boat
Desktop
Desktop 68%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 26%
Raft

Motherboard: Asus M5A97 - $89

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 57% - Above average Total price: $499
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