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 (79th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 21 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. Additionally this processor can handle very light workstation, and even some very light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 68.6%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Boot Drive70.4% is a good SSD score. This drive enables fast boots, responsive applications and ensures minimum system IO wait times.
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.
Run History
MotherboardAsus M5A97 R2.0  (all builds)
Memory2.2 GB free of 4 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1280 x 1024 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20150626
Uptime0 Days
Run DateMar 24 '19 at 16:29
Run Duration140 Seconds
Run User BRA-User
Background CPU10%

 PC Performing above expectations (79th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-8350-$130
Socket 942, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 4 GHz, turbo 3.95 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (98th percentile)
68.6% Good
Memory 87.2
1-Core 77.2
2-Core 146
63% 104 Pts
4-Core 270
8-Core 469
45% 370 Pts
64-Core 461
28% 461 Pts
Poor: 48%
This bench: 68.6%
Great: 68%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kingston SUV300S37A120G 120GB
48GB free (System drive)
Firmware: SAFM12.G
SusWrite @10s intervals: 146 69 83 89 84 89 MB/s
Performing above expectations (72nd percentile)
70.4% Very good
Read 486
Write 444
Mixed 327
SusWrite 93.3
75% 338 MB/s
4K Read 27.3
4K Write 65.3
4K Mixed 33
118% 41.9 MB/s
DQ Read 279
DQ Write 116
DQ Mixed 28.4
66% 141 MB/s
Poor: 45%
This bench: 70.4%
Great: 83%
WD WD5000AURX-63UY4Y0 500GB
304GB free
Firmware: 01.01A01
SusWrite @10s intervals: 102 104 106 104 103 105 MB/s
Performing above expectations (80th percentile)
64.3% Good
Read 120
Write 108
Mixed 64.6
SusWrite 104
73% 99 MB/s
4K Read 0.9
4K Write 2.7
4K Mixed 0.9
188% 1.5 MB/s
Poor: 33%
This bench: 64.3%
Great: 81%
Seagate Barracuda 1TB (2016)-$39
141GB free
Firmware: CC43
SusWrite @10s intervals: 145 138 168 144 138 147 MB/s
Performing as expected (51st percentile)
95.8% Outstanding
Read 187
Write 91.3
Mixed 85.9
SusWrite 147
94% 128 MB/s
4K Read 0.8
4K Write 1.5
4K Mixed 1
172% 1.1 MB/s
Poor: 60%
This bench: 95.8%
Great: 113%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Smart SH564128FH8N0QHSCR 1x4GB
1 of 4 slots used
4GB DIMM DDR3 1333 MHz clocked @ 667 MHz
Performing below potential (93rd percentile) - Ensure that the top XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
30.2% Below average
MC Read 10.3
MC Write 9.9
MC Mixed 8.4
27% 9.53 GB/s
SC Read 9.9
SC Write 8.8
SC Mixed 9.6
27% 9.43 GB/s
Latency 70.3
57% 70.3 ns
Poor: 16%
This bench: 30.2%
Great: 30%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical M5A97 R2.0 Builds (Compare 2,829 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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