Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 5%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 58%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 4%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way above expectations (88th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 12 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. This PC is likely operated by a technical master!
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 66.8%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics3.89% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
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 7 is still a viable option, it's now 14 years and 8 months old. This system should be upgraded to Windows 10 which is generally faster and has an improved set of core utilities including better versions of explorer and task manager.
Very high background CPU (62%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus M5A99FX PRO R2.0  (all builds)
Memory9.8 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1360 x 768 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20140407
Uptime0 Days
Run DateAug 24 '20 at 20:49
Run Duration129 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 62%

 PC Performing way above expectations (88th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-8370-$175
Socket 942, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 4 GHz
Performing way above expectations (92nd percentile)
66.8% Good
Memory 91.5
1-Core 65.9
2-Core 138
61% 98.5 Pts
4-Core 229
8-Core 436
40% 333 Pts
64-Core 431
27% 431 Pts
Poor: 53%
This bench: 66.8%
Great: 68%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GeForce GT 630
Gigabyte(1458 3544) 2GB
CLim: 810 MHz, MLim: 400 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 388.13
Performing above expectations (75th percentile)
3.89% Terrible
Lighting 4.8
Reflection 4.58
Parallax 3.38
4% 4.25 fps
MRender 6.24
Gravity 4.9
Splatting 3.57
4% 4.9 fps
Poor: 3%
This bench: 3.89%
Great: 5%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Intel 535 Series 120GB-$75
7GB free (System drive)
Firmware: RG21
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 393
Write 184
Mixed 214
58% 264 MB/s
4K Read 25.3
4K Write 50.8
4K Mixed 32.4
107% 36.2 MB/s
DQ Read 209
DQ Write 176
DQ Mixed 118
109% 168 MB/s
Poor: 54% Great: 87%
WD Blue 2.5" 320GB (2010)-$18
263GB free
Firmware: 01.01A01
SusWrite @10s intervals: 82 84 84 85 86 84 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (97th percentile)
47.5% Average
Read 81.4
Write 83.9
Mixed 27.4
SusWrite 84.3
50% 69.2 MB/s
4K Read 0.5
4K Write 0.4
4K Mixed 0.4
73% 0.43 MB/s
Poor: 15%
This bench: 47.5%
Great: 47%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 4GBH1X04F1AA28-15 4GBH1X04F1AA28-15 4GBH1X04F1AA28-15 IMT451U6MFR8C-RA0 16GB
1600, 1600, 1600, 1600 MHz
4096, 4096, 4096, 4096 MB
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
47% Average
MC Read 20.2
MC Write 14.3
MC Mixed 15.7
48% 16.7 GB/s
SC Read 10.7
SC Write 8
SC Mixed 11.1
28% 9.93 GB/s
Latency 65
62% 65 ns

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical M5A99FX PRO R2.0 Builds (Compare 1,063 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 34%
Sail boat
Desktop
Desktop 69%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 28%
Raft

Motherboard: Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0 - $200

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 57% - Above average Total price: $610
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