Asus M5A97

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 14%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 62%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 11%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (58th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 42 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
ProcessorWith an average single core score, this CPU can handle browsing the web, email, video playback and the majority of general computing tasks including light gaming when coupled with an appropriate GPU. Finally, with a gaming score of 55.5%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics17.9% 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)
Boot Drive38.5% 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 7 is still a viable option, it's now 14 years and 8 months old. This system should be upgraded to Windows 10 which is generally faster and has an improved set of core utilities including better versions of explorer and task manager.
Very high background CPU (42%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus M5A97  (all builds)
Memory12.3 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1600 x 900 - 32 Bit couleurs
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20121025
Uptime0 Days
Run DateDec 29 '18 at 17:53
Run Duration128 Seconds
Run User CAN-User
Background CPU 42%

 PC Performing as expected (58th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-6100-$68
Socket 942, 1 CPU, 3 cores, 6 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz
Performing above expectations (73rd percentile)
55.5% Above average
Memory 77.8
1-Core 57.6
2-Core 106
51% 80.6 Pts
4-Core 185
8-Core 243
27% 214 Pts
64-Core 251
16% 251 Pts
Poor: 41%
This bench: 55.5%
Great: 60%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 660-Ti-$362
Asus(1043 841F) 2GB
CLim: 1254 MHz, MLim: 1502 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 390.65
Relative performance (0th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
17.9% Very poor
Lighting 15.6
Reflection 32.8
Parallax 44.3
13% 30.9 fps
MRender 40.6
Gravity 37.1
Splatting 28
28% 35.2 fps
Poor: 23%
This bench: 17.9%
Great: 29%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kingston SUV400S37240G 240GB
31GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 0C3F
SusWrite @10s intervals: 245 139 66 30 51 34 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (3rd percentile)
38.5% Below average
Read 36.4
Write 361
Mixed 68
SusWrite 94.1
32% 140 MB/s
4K Read 2.7
4K Write 42.1
4K Mixed 27.2
61% 24 MB/s
DQ Read 263
DQ Write 222
DQ Mixed 120
123% 202 MB/s
Poor: 42%
This bench: 38.5%
Great: 77%
WD Green 2TB (2010)-$100
1.5TB free
Firmware: 51.0
SusWrite @10s intervals: 104 109 110 108 111 109 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (91st percentile)
65.2% Good
Read 119
Write 116
Mixed 73
SusWrite 108
77% 104 MB/s
4K Read 0.8
4K Write 1.4
4K Mixed 0.8
148% 1 MB/s
Poor: 27%
This bench: 65.2%
Great: 68%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 16GB
1333, 1333, 1333, 1333 MHz
4096, 4096, 4096, 4096 MB
Performing above expectations (65th percentile)
41.8% Average
MC Read 16.9
MC Write 13.3
MC Mixed 15.1
43% 15.1 GB/s
SC Read 7.7
SC Write 8
SC Mixed 11.1
26% 8.93 GB/s
Latency 84.8
47% 84.8 ns
Poor: 25%
This bench: 41.8%
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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