Asus M5A97 R2.0

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 18%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 58%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 15%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (28th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 72 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 an average single core score, this CPU can handle browsing the web, email, video playback and the majority of general computing tasks including light gaming when coupled with an appropriate GPU. Finally, with a gaming score of 53.2%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics28.6% 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)
Boot Drive29.2% 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.
MotherboardAsus M5A97 R2.0  (all builds)
Memory10.5 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1360 x 768 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20131210
Uptime0.2 Days
Run DateApr 27 '21 at 09:37
Run Duration145 Seconds
Run User CAN-User
Background CPU0%

 PC Performing below expectations (28th 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 3.5 GHz (avg)
Performing below expectations (29th percentile)
53.2% Above average
Memory 73.6
1-Core 35.3
2-Core 76.5
41% 61.8 Pts
4-Core 182
8-Core 243
27% 212 Pts
64-Core 278
17% 278 Pts
Poor: 44%
This bench: 53.2%
Great: 62%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD R9 280-$185
Asus(1043 047E) 3GB
CLim: 980 MHz, MLim: 1300 MHz, Ram: 3GB, Driver: 21.2.2
Performing below potential (45th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
28.6% Poor
Lighting 38.2
Reflection 32.4
Parallax 53.8
31% 41.5 fps
MRender 28.4
Gravity 38.5
Splatting 22.1
24% 29.7 fps
Poor: 27%
This bench: 28.6%
Great: 34%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Adata SU650 240GB-$70
124GB free (System drive)
Firmware: Q0831C0
SusWrite @10s intervals: 193 136 98 17 31 17 MB/s
Performing below potential (3rd percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
29.2% Poor
Read 237
Write 212
Mixed 206
SusWrite 82
41% 184 MB/s
4K Read 17.5
4K Write 43.4
4K Mixed 0.5
50% 20.5 MB/s
DQ Read 49.8
DQ Write 8.3
DQ Mixed 4.8
10% 21 MB/s
Poor: 33%
This bench: 29.2%
Great: 99%
WD Blue 2TB (2015)-$58
720GB free
Firmware: 80.00A80
SusWrite @10s intervals: 98 105 107 105 107 105 MB/s
Performing as expected (51st percentile)
66.3% Good
Read 126
Write 123
Mixed 62.2
SusWrite 104
76% 104 MB/s
4K Read 0.9
4K Write 2.3
4K Mixed 1
191% 1.4 MB/s
Poor: 40%
This bench: 66.3%
Great: 84%
SanDisk Ultra USB 3.0 123GB
114GB free, PID null
SusWrite @10s intervals: 14 13 14 13 13 11 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (10th percentile)
13.4% Very poor
Read 26.8
Write 14
Mixed 21
SusWrite 13.1
24% 18.7 MB/s
4K Read 0.9
4K Write 2.1
4K Mixed 1.6
129% 1.53 MB/s
Poor: 12%
This bench: 13.4%
Great: 40%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown F3-14900CL9-4GBXL Kingston KHX1866C10D3/4G F3-14900CL9-4GBXL Kingston KHX1866C10D3/4G 16GB
1600, 1600, 1600, 1600 MHz
4096, 4096, 4096, 4096 MB
Performing below expectations (31st percentile)
40.5% Average
MC Read 18.8
MC Write 11.8
MC Mixed 14.1
43% 14.9 GB/s
SC Read 7.5
SC Write 6.6
SC Mixed 9.5
22% 7.87 GB/s
Latency 93.3
43% 93.3 ns
Poor: 40%
This bench: 40.5%
Great: 50%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical M5A97 R2.0 Builds (Compare 2,834 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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