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 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 58.1%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics10.9% is a very low 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can only handle very basic 3D games but it's fine for general computing tasks.
Memory8GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's sufficient for the vast majority of games. 8GB 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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (15%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
4 years ago, 4 years ago.
MotherboardAsus M5A97 R2.0  (all builds)
Memory3.2 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20131210
Uptime9 Days
Run DateJul 08 '19 at 19:44
Run Duration143 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 15%

 PC Performing as expected (58th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD Phenom II X6 1090T-$240
Socket 942, 1 CPU, 6 cores, 6 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 3.25 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (65th percentile)
58.1% Above average
Memory 81.8
1-Core 51.8
2-Core 103
51% 78.7 Pts
4-Core 188
8-Core 279
29% 233 Pts
64-Core 281
17% 281 Pts
Poor: 48%
This bench: 58.1%
Great: 64%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD HD 7750
Asus(1043 0427) 1GB
CLim: 820 MHz, MLim: 1150 MHz, Ram: 1GB, Driver: 19.5.2
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
10.9% Very poor
Lighting 13.4
Reflection 13.9
Parallax 15.2
11% 14.2 fps
MRender 11.4
Gravity 11.1
Splatting 16.5
11% 13 fps
Poor: 7%
This bench: 10.9%
Great: 9%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Evo 500GB-$109
325GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EMT03B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 665 476 467 463 477 430 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 80% Great: 134%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston HyperX DDR3 2400 C11 2x4GB
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 1333 MHz clocked @ 667 MHz
Performing below potential (8th percentile) - Ensure that the top XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
32.5% Below average
MC Read 14.2
MC Write 6.8
MC Mixed 12.7
32% 11.2 GB/s
SC Read 6.2
SC Write 6.2
SC Mixed 8.6
20% 7 GB/s
Latency 77.3
52% 77.3 ns
Poor: 29%
This bench: 32.5%
Great: 84%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical M5A97 R2.0 Builds (Compare 2,817 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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