Asus M5A97 PLUS

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way above expectations (95th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 5 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. This PC is likely operated by a technical master!
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 57.9%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics16.5% 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)
Memory6GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's sufficient for the vast majority of games. 6GB 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.
Run History
5 years ago, 5 years ago.
MotherboardAsus M5A97 PLUS  (all builds)
Memory3 GB free of 6 GB @ 1.1 GHz
DisplayЦвета: 1680 x 1050 - 32 Bit
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20151022
Uptime16.4 Days
Run DateFeb 04 '19 at 17:08
Run Duration136 Seconds
Run User RUS-User
Background CPU6%

 PC Performing way above expectations (95th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-4300-$73
Socket 942, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.8 GHz, turbo 3.75 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (90th percentile)
57.9% Above average
Memory 78.2
1-Core 70.5
2-Core 128
57% 92.2 Pts
4-Core 222
8-Core 207
29% 215 Pts
64-Core 209
13% 209 Pts
Poor: 36%
This bench: 57.9%
Great: 60%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 560-$180
Gigabyte(1458 352A) 1GB
CLim: 900 MHz, MLim: 1002 MHz, Ram: 1GB, Driver: 388.13
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
16.5% Very poor
Lighting 19
Reflection 21.7
Parallax 16.9
16% 19.2 fps
MRender 26.4
Gravity 19.4
Splatting 22.1
18% 22.7 fps
Poor: 12%
This bench: 16.5%
Great: 15%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
WD WD3200JS-63PDB1 320GB
32GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 21.0
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 36.2
Write 36.2
Mixed 27.7
25% 33.4 MB/s
4K Read 0.6
4K Write 2
4K Mixed 0.9
162% 1.17 MB/s
Poor: 11% Great: 36%
Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 500GB-$25
122GB free
Firmware: CC37
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 93.8
Write 86
Mixed 62.1
60% 80.6 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 1.7
4K Mixed 1
172% 1.13 MB/s
Poor: 28% Great: 70%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Hynix HMT112U6AFP8C-H9 HMT125U6BFR8C-H9 HMT112U6AFP8C-H9 HMT325U6CFR8C-H9 6GB
1066, 1066, 1066, 1066 MHz
1024, 2048, 1024, 2048 MB
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
38.5% Below average
MC Read 15
MC Write 11.8
MC Mixed 13.4
38% 13.4 GB/s
SC Read 8.9
SC Write 8.8
SC Mixed 12
28% 9.9 GB/s
Latency 84
48% 84 ns

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical M5A97 PLUS Builds (Compare 124 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 22%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 68%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 18%
Surfboard

Motherboard: Asus M5A97 PLUS

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 77% - Very good Total price: $252
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