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 above expectations (77th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 23 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 56.9%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics27.7% 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)
Memory4GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and although it's sufficient for most games, some will benefit from up to 8GB of RAM. 4GB is also enough for modest file and system caches which allow for a responsive system.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Very high background CPU (39%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus M5A97 R2.0  (all builds)
Memory1.4 GB free of 4 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20130116
Uptime1.2 Days
Run DateAug 14 '16 at 00:00
Run Duration135 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 39%

 PC Performing above expectations (77th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-4130 Quad-Core-$150
Socket 942, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.8 GHz, turbo 3.75 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (89th percentile)
56.9% Above average
Memory 82.9
1-Core 61.8
2-Core 116
55% 86.9 Pts
4-Core 183
8-Core 175
24% 179 Pts
64-Core 188
12% 188 Pts
Poor: 39%
This bench: 56.9%
Great: 59%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD HD 7870-$203
XFX(1682 3250) 2GB
Driver: aticfx64.dll Ver. 20.19.0.32832
Performing way above expectations (95th percentile)
27.7% Poor
Lighting 35
Reflection 31.8
Parallax 42.4
29% 36.4 fps
MRender 27.7
Gravity 29.4
Splatting 36.4
26% 31.2 fps
Poor: 24%
This bench: 27.7%
Great: 28%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kingston SSDNow V300 120GB-$37
31GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 506A Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 30% Great: 73%
WD 5000KS External 500GB
341GB free, PID 0900
Operating at USB 2.0 Speed
Performing way above expectations (86th percentile)
19.3% Very poor
Read 31.5
Write 37.1
Mixed 33.5
45% 34 MB/s
4K Read 0.68
4K Write 2.11
4K Mixed 0.4
88% 1.06 MB/s
Poor: 13%
This bench: 19.3%
Great: 19%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown OCZ3G1333LV2G 2x2GB
2 of 4 slots used
4GB DIMM DDR3 1333 MHz clocked @ 667 MHz
Performing below potential (40th percentile) - Ensure that the top XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
40.7% Average
MC Read 17.1
MC Write 12.1
MC Mixed 14.1
41% 14.4 GB/s
SC Read 7.5
SC Write 8.2
SC Mixed 10.9
25% 8.87 GB/s
Latency 75.4
53% 75.4 ns
Poor: 22%
This bench: 40.7%
Great: 54%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical M5A97 R2.0 Builds (Compare 2,815 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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