Asus M5A97 R2.0

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 27%
Raft
Desktop
Desktop 65%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 21%
Surfboard
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (48th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 52 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 56.5%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics43.5% 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)
Boot Drive39.2% is low SSD score. With a better SSD this system will boot faster, make applications more responsive and reduce 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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (19%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus M5A97 R2.0  (all builds)
Memory12.1 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.1 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20131106
Uptime3 Days
Run DateAug 29 '20 at 19:26
Run Duration133 Seconds
Run User NOR-User
Background CPU 19%
Watch Gameplay: 1650 + 9600K How to compare your gameplay

 PC Performing as expected (48th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-6300-$90
Socket 942, 1 CPU, 3 cores, 6 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.6 GHz (avg)
Performing as expected (57th percentile)
56.5% Above average
Memory 73.6
1-Core 70.8
2-Core 131
55% 91.7 Pts
4-Core 219
8-Core 279
32% 249 Pts
64-Core 283
18% 283 Pts
Poor: 44%
This bench: 56.5%
Great: 62%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1650-$155
CLim: 2100 MHz, MLim: 2000 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 432.00
Performing below potential (66th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
43.5% Average
Lighting 56.1
Reflection 51.9
Parallax 48.7
46% 52.2 fps
MRender 44.2
Gravity 49.5
Splatting 48.7
39% 47.5 fps
Poor: 39%
This bench: 43.5%
Great: 46%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Corsair Force LS 120GB-$98
43GB free (System drive)
Firmware: S9FM02.0
SusWrite @10s intervals: 34 44 41 24 35 37 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (16th percentile)
39.2% Below average
Read 445
Write 70
Mixed 108
SusWrite 35.9
36% 165 MB/s
4K Read 20.7
4K Write 25.2
4K Mixed 6.3
53% 17.4 MB/s
DQ Read 136
DQ Write 57.2
DQ Mixed 7.8
29% 67.1 MB/s
Poor: 33%
This bench: 39.2%
Great: 84%
Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 2TB-$37
1.5TB free
Firmware: CC26
SusWrite @10s intervals: 203 207 207 207 207 207 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (94th percentile)
113% Outstanding
Read 187
Write 148
Mixed 84.3
SusWrite 206
114% 156 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 1.6
4K Mixed 0.9
159% 1.07 MB/s
Poor: 51%
This bench: 113%
Great: 114%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston KHX1866C10D3/4G Corsair CMX4GX3M1A1600C9 KHX1866C10D3/4G Corsair CMX4GX3M1A1600C9 16GB
1066, 1066, 1066, 1066 MHz
4096, 4096, 4096, 4096 MB
Performing below potential (8th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
38% Below average
MC Read 14.4
MC Write 13.2
MC Mixed 13
39% 13.5 GB/s
SC Read 8.1
SC Write 8.6
SC Mixed 10.1
26% 8.93 GB/s
Latency 93.2
43% 93.2 ns
Poor: 38%
This bench: 38%
Great: 60%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical M5A97 R2.0 Builds (Compare 2,840 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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