Asus M5A99X EVO

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (48th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 52 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 61.2%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Boot Drive80.7% 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.
Memory32GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's far more than any current game requires. 32GB will also allow for large file and system caches, virtual machine hosting, software development, video editing and batch multimedia processing.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Very high background CPU (44%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus M5A99X EVO  (all builds)
Memory29.6 GB free of 32 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20130410
Uptime0 Days
Run DateDec 11 '19 at 01:59
Run Duration130 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 44%

 PC Performing as expected (48th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-6200 Six-Core-$40
Socket 942, 1 CPU, 3 cores, 6 threads
Base clock 3.8 GHz, turbo 3.75 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (79th percentile)
61.2% Good
Memory 86.7
1-Core 65
2-Core 96.1
54% 82.6 Pts
4-Core 197
8-Core 270
30% 234 Pts
64-Core 286
18% 286 Pts
Poor: 51%
This bench: 61.2%
Great: 65%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Evo 500GB-$94
67GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EMT03B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 366 143 137 126 151 128 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (6th percentile)
80.7% Excellent
Read 423
Write 390
Mixed 350
SusWrite 175
75% 334 MB/s
4K Read 32.8
4K Write 62
4K Mixed 39.7
133% 44.8 MB/s
DQ Read 282
DQ Write 236
DQ Mixed 261
195% 260 MB/s
Poor: 80%
This bench: 80.7%
Great: 134%
Hitachi Deskstar 7K3000 3TB-$63
1.5TB free
Firmware: MKAOAAM0
SusWrite @10s intervals: 143 143 144 145 146 146 MB/s
Performing as expected (42nd percentile)
67.5% Good
Read 90.6
Write 99.6
Mixed 53.6
SusWrite 144
71% 97 MB/s
4K Read 1
4K Write 1.9
4K Mixed 0.9
177% 1.27 MB/s
Poor: 40%
This bench: 67.5%
Great: 87%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 32GB
1600, 1600, 1600, 1600 MHz
8192, 8192, 8192, 8192 MB
Performing above expectations (63rd percentile)
48.7% Average
MC Read 20.3
MC Write 14.6
MC Mixed 17.9
50% 17.6 GB/s
SC Read 9.1
SC Write 9.4
SC Mixed 12
29% 10.2 GB/s
Latency 70.7
56% 70.7 ns
Poor: 27%
This bench: 48.7%
Great: 101%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical M5A99X EVO Builds (Compare 322 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 21%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 67%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 17%
Surfboard

Motherboard: Asus M5A99X EVO - $300

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 80% - Very good Total price: $517
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