Asus M5A97 R2.0

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (39th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 61 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 67.2%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics28.3% 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)
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.
Very high background CPU (37%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus M5A97 R2.0  (all builds)
Memory2.9 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit väriä
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20140407
Uptime0.1 Days
Run DateNov 18 '18 at 18:18
Run Duration140 Seconds
Run User FIN-User
Background CPU 37%

 PC Performing below expectations (39th 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, turbo 4.05 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (92nd percentile)
67.2% Good
Memory 88.9
1-Core 70.1
2-Core 137
61% 98.8 Pts
4-Core 247
8-Core 400
40% 323 Pts
64-Core 378
23% 378 Pts
Poor: 53%
This bench: 67.2%
Great: 68%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD R9 285-$189
Asus(1043 0486) 2GB
CLim: 954 MHz, MLim: 1375 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 17.7
Performing below potential (9th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
28.3% Poor
Lighting 33.8
Reflection 39.8
Parallax 42.8
28% 38.8 fps
MRender 43.8
Gravity 34.9
Splatting 32.4
30% 37 fps
Poor: 28%
This bench: 28.3%
Great: 34%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
HyperX Fury 240GB-$193
23GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 583ABBF0
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
Read 197
Write 92
Mixed 184
35% 158 MB/s
4K Read 22
4K Write 60.2
4K Mixed 18.3
89% 33.5 MB/s
DQ Read 165
DQ Write 168
DQ Mixed 172
128% 168 MB/s
Poor: 54% Great: 84%
WD Blue 1TB (2012)-$35
84GB free
Firmware: 01.01A01
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 143
Write 83.8
Mixed 90.7
79% 106 MB/s
4K Read 1.4
4K Write 2.6
4K Mixed 1.2
240% 1.73 MB/s
Poor: 52% Great: 109%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
HyperX Fury DDR3 1600 C10 2x4GB
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 1600 MHz clocked @ 800 MHz
Performing below potential (14th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
41.1% Average
MC Read 18.3
MC Write 12.5
MC Mixed 12.2
41% 14.3 GB/s
SC Read 9.5
SC Write 7.3
SC Mixed 10.9
26% 9.23 GB/s
Latency 68.6
58% 68.6 ns
Poor: 31%
This bench: 41.1%
Great: 60%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical M5A97 R2.0 Builds (Compare 2,813 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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