Asus M5A97 R2.0

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 29%
Raft
Desktop
Desktop 64%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 23%
Surfboard
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (53rd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 47 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 57.5%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics51.5% is a reasonable 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle the majority of recent games but it will struggle with resolutions greater than 1080p at ultra detail levels. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Memory12GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's more than sufficient for nearly all games. 12GB also allows for very large file and system caches, software development and batch photo editing/processing.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
MotherboardAsus M5A97 R2.0  (all builds)
Memory8.5 GB free of 12 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit farver
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20150626
Uptime2.1 Days
Run DateDec 30 '19 at 14:46
Run Duration128 Seconds
Run User DNK-User
Background CPU4%
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 PC Performing as expected (53rd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-6350 Six-Core-$100
Socket 942, 1 CPU, 3 cores, 6 threads
Base clock 3.9 GHz, turbo 3.9 GHz (avg)
Performing below expectations (29th percentile)
57.5% Above average
Memory 82.5
1-Core 70
2-Core 134
58% 95.4 Pts
4-Core 177
8-Core 313
30% 245 Pts
64-Core 316
20% 316 Pts
Poor: 48%
This bench: 57.5%
Great: 66%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD RX 480-$75
CLim: 1310 MHz, MLim: 2000 MHz, Ram: 8GB, Driver: 19.9.2
Performing way above expectations (95th percentile)
51.5% Above average
Lighting 63.9
Reflection 65.9
Parallax 80.2
52% 70 fps
MRender 67.5
Gravity 65.6
Splatting 55
50% 62.7 fps
Poor: 35%
This bench: 51.5%
Great: 53%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Evo 250GB-$100
19GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EMT01B6Q
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 486
Write 457
Mixed 359
97% 434 MB/s
4K Read 39.3
4K Write 81.4
4K Mixed 50.9
168% 57.2 MB/s
DQ Read 250
DQ Write 244
DQ Mixed 262
192% 252 MB/s
Poor: 72% Great: 124%
Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 1TB-$28
36GB free
Firmware: CC4B
SusWrite @10s intervals: 105 103 106 104 104 105 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (11th percentile)
65.7% Good
Read 125
Write 95.3
Mixed 82.3
SusWrite 104
75% 102 MB/s
4K Read 0.8
4K Write 1.3
4K Mixed 0.7
135% 0.93 MB/s
Poor: 55%
This bench: 65.7%
Great: 112%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Corsair CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9 CML8GX3M2A1600C9 CML8GX3M2A1600C9 12GB
1333, 1333, 1333 MHz
4096, 4096, 4096 MB
Performing above expectations (80th percentile)
37.6% Below average
MC Read 14.3
MC Write 12.2
MC Mixed 12.1
37% 12.9 GB/s
SC Read 10.1
SC Write 8.3
SC Mixed 11
28% 9.8 GB/s
Latency 76
53% 76 ns
Poor: 31%
This bench: 37.6%
Great: 44%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical M5A97 R2.0 Builds (Compare 2,833 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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