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 above expectations (70th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 30 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 66%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics21.4% is a below average 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle older games but it will struggle to render recent games at resolutions greater than 1080p. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
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 8.1 is a recent version of Windows, it's worth upgrading to Windows 10 which has had several improvements made to the user interface including a better homescreen.
MotherboardAsus M5A97 R2.0  (all builds)
Memory4.8 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 8.1
BIOS Date20131210
Uptime4.1 Days
Run DateJan 21 '20 at 03:40
Run Duration167 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU2%

 PC Performing above expectations (70th 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 4.05 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (90th percentile)
66% Good
Memory 83.1
1-Core 73.5
2-Core 145
61% 101 Pts
4-Core 266
8-Core 398
41% 332 Pts
64-Core 431
27% 431 Pts
Poor: 48%
This bench: 66%
Great: 68%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 660-$170
Asus(1043 8422) 2GB
CLim: 1241 MHz, MLim: 1502 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 441.20
Performing way above expectations (94th percentile)
21.4% Poor
Lighting 24.8
Reflection 23.8
Parallax 31.4
20% 26.7 fps
MRender 33.7
Gravity 29.2
Splatting 25.3
24% 29.4 fps
Poor: 18%
This bench: 21.4%
Great: 21%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Evo 250GB-$100
22GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EMT02B6Q
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 468
Write 430
Mixed 318
90% 406 MB/s
4K Read 32.6
4K Write 68.9
4K Mixed 40.5
138% 47.3 MB/s
DQ Read 36.8
DQ Write 87.2
DQ Mixed 48.4
41% 57.5 MB/s
Poor: 72% Great: 124%
WD Blue 1TB (2012)-$37
606GB free
Firmware: 01.01A01
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 2,909
Write 28.2
Mixed 42.9
711% 993 MB/s
4K Read 397
4K Write 1
4K Mixed 2.1
16,781% 133 MB/s
Poor: 52% Great: 109%
Seagate BUP Fast HDD 4TB
1.5TB free
Firmware: 9408
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 210
Write 177
Mixed 84.4
116% 157 MB/s
4K Read 0.9
4K Write 12
4K Mixed 1.5
426% 4.8 MB/s
DQ Read 1
DQ Write 8.1
DQ Mixed 1.6
23% 3.57 MB/s
Poor: 19% Great: 118%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
G.SKILL RipjawsX DDR3 1866 C9 2x4GB
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 1600 MHz clocked @ 800 MHz
Performing below potential (26th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
43.6% Average
MC Read 18.5
MC Write 14.1
MC Mixed 14
44% 15.5 GB/s
SC Read 9.4
SC Write 8
SC Mixed 11.4
28% 9.6 GB/s
Latency 75.1
53% 75.1 ns
Poor: 30%
This bench: 43.6%
Great: 70%

 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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