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 (63rd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 37 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. Additionally this processor can handle very light workstation, and even some very light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 70.1%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Graphics48.2% 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)
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.
Run History
MotherboardAsus M5A97 R2.0  (all builds)
Memory5.5 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1656 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20150626
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJun 25 '20 at 23:36
Run Duration150 Seconds
Run User CAN-User
Background CPU4%
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 PC Performing above expectations (63rd 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 4.35 GHz, turbo 4.3 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (99th percentile)
70.1% Very good
Memory 88.7
1-Core 76.5
2-Core 155
64% 107 Pts
4-Core 279
8-Core 426
44% 353 Pts
64-Core 450
28% 450 Pts
Poor: 48%
This bench: 70.1%
Great: 68%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD RX 480-$75
CLim: 1314 MHz, MLim: 2180 MHz, Ram: 8GB, Driver: 20.5.1
Performing below potential (66th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
48.2% Average
Lighting 62.5
Reflection 67
Parallax 57.2
51% 62.2 fps
MRender 68.9
Gravity 30.4
Splatting 56.9
43% 52 fps
Poor: 35%
This bench: 48.2%
Great: 53%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kingston SSDNow V300 120GB-$37
17GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 60AABBF0
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 2,641
Write 39
Mixed 75
191% 918 MB/s
4K Read 297
4K Write 2.5
4K Mixed 5.3
458% 102 MB/s
Poor: 30% Great: 73%
Samsung HM641JI 640GB-$50
291GB free
Firmware: 2AJ10002
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 69.7
Write 40
Mixed 47.8
39% 52.5 MB/s
4K Read 0.5
4K Write 0.9
4K Mixed 0.5
93% 0.63 MB/s
Poor: 15% Great: 50%
WD Black 2.5" 320GB (2010)-$45
219GB free
Firmware: 12.01A12
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 65
Write 68.3
Mixed 49.5
46% 60.9 MB/s
4K Read 0.6
4K Write 1.7
4K Mixed 0.9
156% 1.07 MB/s
Poor: 21% Great: 60%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
G.SKILL RipjawsX DDR3 1866 C9 2x4GB
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 1333 MHz clocked @ 667 MHz
Performing below potential (24th percentile) - Ensure that the top XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
42.9% Average
MC Read 17
MC Write 14
MC Mixed 13.8
43% 14.9 GB/s
SC Read 10.3
SC Write 8.9
SC Mixed 11.8
30% 10.3 GB/s
Latency 68.8
58% 68.8 ns
Poor: 30%
This bench: 42.9%
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 2,815 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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