Asus M5A97 EVO 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 below expectations (38th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 62 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. Use the charts in the benchmark sections of this report to identify problem areas.
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 63.8%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Boot Drive96.5% 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.
Memory16GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's more than sufficient for nearly all games. 16GB 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.
High background CPU (22%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus M5A97 EVO R2.0  (all builds)
Memory14 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.1 GHz
Display1366 x 768 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20130116
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJan 01 '20 at 12:40
Run Duration411 Seconds
Run User FIN-User
Background CPU 22%

 PC Performing below expectations (38th 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 3.15 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (96th percentile)
63.8% Good
Memory 87
1-Core 56.7
2-Core 114
55% 85.7 Pts
4-Core 222
8-Core 333
34% 278 Pts
64-Core 343
21% 343 Pts
Poor: 48%
This bench: 63.8%
Great: 64%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 860 Evo 250GB-$52
178GB free (System drive)
Firmware: RVT02B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 379 373 368 290 291 290 MB/s
Performing below expectations (35th percentile)
96.5% Outstanding
Read 417
Write 375
Mixed 369
SusWrite 332
84% 373 MB/s
4K Read 40.2
4K Write 91
4K Mixed 57.6
183% 62.9 MB/s
DQ Read 73.6
DQ Write 10.6
DQ Mixed 11.6
16% 31.9 MB/s
Poor: 75%
This bench: 96.5%
Great: 128%
Toshiba DT01ACA100 1TB-$31
683GB free
Firmware: MS2OA750
SusWrite @10s intervals: 126 126 128 130 129 128 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (15th percentile)
65.1% Good
Read 98.8
Write 121
Mixed 37.5
SusWrite 128
70% 96.4 MB/s
4K Read 0.6
4K Write 1.9
4K Mixed 0.7
138% 1.07 MB/s
Poor: 47%
This bench: 65.1%
Great: 107%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Corsair Vengeance DDR3 1600 C10 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR3 1066 MHz clocked @ 533 MHz
Performing below potential (7th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
32.5% Below average
MC Read 14
MC Write 6.5
MC Mixed 12.4
31% 11 GB/s
SC Read 6.4
SC Write 6.2
SC Mixed 9.6
21% 7.4 GB/s
Latency 70.5
57% 70.5 ns
Poor: 33%
This bench: 32.5%
Great: 62%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical M5A97 EVO R2.0 Builds (Compare 581 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 38%
Jet ski
Desktop
Desktop 69%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 31%
Sail boat

Motherboard: Asus M5A97 EVO R2.0 - $166

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 70% - Very good Total price: $512
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