Asus M5A97 R2.0

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 28%
Raft
Desktop
Desktop 70%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 22%
Surfboard
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (42nd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 58 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 63.6%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics38.7% 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 Drive92.4% 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 (16%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus M5A97 R2.0  (all builds)
Memory11.8 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1600 x 1200 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20150626
Uptime0.4 Days
Run DateJan 26 '19 at 22:55
Run Duration168 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 16%
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 PC Performing as expected (42nd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-6300-$47
Socket 942, 1 CPU, 3 cores, 6 threads
Base clock 4 GHz, turbo 3.95 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (99th percentile)
63.6% Good
Memory 84.8
1-Core 67.5
2-Core 128
58% 93.4 Pts
4-Core 235
8-Core 309
35% 272 Pts
64-Core 316
20% 316 Pts
Poor: 44%
This bench: 63.6%
Great: 62%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD RX 480-$75
Dell(1028 1005) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 1266 MHz, MLim: 2000 MHz, Ram: 8GB, Driver: 19.1.2
Performing below potential (16th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
38.7% Below average
Lighting 43.7
Reflection 64.1
Parallax 62.6
36% 56.8 fps
MRender 63.4
Gravity 46.6
Splatting 54
45% 54.7 fps
Poor: 35%
This bench: 38.7%
Great: 53%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 860 Evo 500GB-$80
267GB free (System drive)
Firmware: RVT01B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 283 254 217 255 227 194 MB/s
Performing below expectations (25th percentile)
92.4% Outstanding
Read 490
Write 446
Mixed 446
SusWrite 238
91% 405 MB/s
4K Read 37.6
4K Write 82.3
4K Mixed 49.6
164% 56.5 MB/s
DQ Read 278
DQ Write 32.2
DQ Mixed 3.9
41% 105 MB/s
Poor: 74%
This bench: 92.4%
Great: 129%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown F3-12800CL9-4GBRL F3-12800CL9-4GBXM F3-12800CL9-4GBRL F3-12800CL9-4GBXM 16GB
1600, 1600, 1600, 1600 MHz
4096, 4096, 4096, 4096 MB
Performing below potential (30th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
46.5% Average
MC Read 19.9
MC Write 12.5
MC Mixed 17.4
47% 16.6 GB/s
SC Read 10.5
SC Write 8.3
SC Mixed 12.5
30% 10.4 GB/s
Latency 72.1
56% 72.1 ns
Poor: 47%
This bench: 46.5%
Great: 50%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical M5A97 R2.0 Builds (Compare 2,820 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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