Asus M5A97 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 above expectations (70th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 30 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 58.7%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Boot Drive50% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
Memory12GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's more than sufficient for nearly all games. 12GB 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.
MotherboardAsus M5A97 R2.0  (all builds)
Memory6.6 GB free of 12 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20150626
Uptime0.4 Days
Run DateDec 14 '18 at 16:43
Run Duration116 Seconds
Run User GRC-User
Background CPU3%

 PC Performing above expectations (70th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD Phenom II X4 955-$83
Socket 942, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.4 GHz, turbo 3.4 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (93rd percentile)
58.7% Above average
Memory 84.3
1-Core 49.8
2-Core 99.4
51% 77.8 Pts
4-Core 194
8-Core 192
26% 193 Pts
64-Core 196
12% 196 Pts
Poor: 38%
This bench: 58.7%
Great: 60%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kingston SSDNow V300 120GB-$38
30GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 603ABBF0
SusWrite @10s intervals: 77 74 79 81 72 72 MB/s
Performing as expected (41st percentile)
50% Above average
Read 141
Write 104
Mixed 115
SusWrite 75.8
24% 109 MB/s
4K Read 24.5
4K Write 72.2
4K Mixed 29.5
113% 42.1 MB/s
DQ Read 126
DQ Write 103
DQ Mixed 99.5
78% 109 MB/s
Poor: 30%
This bench: 50%
Great: 73%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown F3-12800CL8-2GBRM Kingston 9905402-174.A00G OCZ3F1600LV2G Kingston 9905584-015.A00LF 12GB
1600, 1600, 1600, 1600 MHz
2048, 4096, 2048, 4096 MB
Performing above expectations (75th percentile)
33.6% Below average
MC Read 14.5
MC Write 7.4
MC Mixed 12.4
33% 11.4 GB/s
SC Read 7.4
SC Write 6.1
SC Mixed 9.8
22% 7.77 GB/s
Latency 73
55% 73 ns
Poor: 29%
This bench: 33.6%
Great: 35%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical M5A97 R2.0 Builds (Compare 2,833 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: 71% - Very good Total price: $354
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