Asus M5A99FX PRO 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 below expectations (33rd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 67 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 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 62.5%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Boot Drive83.7% 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.
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 (20%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus M5A99FX PRO R2.0  (all builds)
Memory13.9 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20140407
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJul 21 '18 at 14:41
Run Duration129 Seconds
Run User GBR-User
Background CPU 20%

 PC Performing below expectations (33rd 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 3.2 GHz, turbo 3.4 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (89th percentile)
62.5% Good
Memory 85.6
1-Core 59.9
2-Core 118
56% 87.9 Pts
4-Core 215
8-Core 350
35% 283 Pts
64-Core 353
22% 353 Pts
Poor: 47%
This bench: 62.5%
Great: 65%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 840 Evo 120GB-$85
93GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EXT0BB6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 317 138 131 139 141 142 MB/s
Performing below expectations (23rd percentile)
83.7% Excellent
Read 442
Write 412
Mixed 288
SusWrite 168
73% 327 MB/s
4K Read 32.7
4K Write 74.4
4K Mixed 42.5
143% 49.9 MB/s
DQ Read 258
DQ Write 239
DQ Mixed 146
138% 215 MB/s
Poor: 63%
This bench: 83.7%
Great: 108%
SanDisk Ultra Flair USB 3.0 64GB-$7
29GB free, PID 5591
Operating at USB 2.1 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 20 19 17 17 17 17 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (13th percentile)
14% Very poor
Read 28.2
Write 16.5
Mixed 19.4
SusWrite 17.9
26% 20.5 MB/s
4K Read 4.6
4K Write 1.6
4K Mixed 1.3
116% 2.5 MB/s
Poor: 13%
This bench: 14%
Great: 40%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Corsair Vengeance DDR3 1600 C10 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR3 1600 MHz clocked @ 800 MHz
Performing below potential (4th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
31% Below average
MC Read 10.5
MC Write 10.2
MC Mixed 8.9
28% 9.87 GB/s
SC Read 10.1
SC Write 8.3
SC Mixed 10.3
27% 9.57 GB/s
Latency 71.6
56% 71.6 ns
Poor: 33%
This bench: 31%
Great: 62%

 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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