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 as expected (52nd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 48 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 63.5%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics10.6% is a very low 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can only handle very basic 3D games but it's fine for general computing tasks.
Memory20GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's far more than any current game requires. 20GB will also allow for large file and system caches, virtual machine hosting, software development, video editing and batch multimedia processing.
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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (11%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus M5A97 R2.0  (all builds)
Memory1.5 GB free of 20 GB @ 1.1 GHz
Display1360 x 768 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 8.1
BIOS Date20131106
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJul 30 '21 at 01:33
Run Duration179 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 11%

 PC Performing as expected (52nd 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 3.95 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (75th percentile)
63.5% Good
Memory 78.7
1-Core 75.3
2-Core 133
58% 95.6 Pts
4-Core 261
8-Core 445
43% 353 Pts
64-Core 452
28% 452 Pts
Poor: 48%
This bench: 63.5%
Great: 68%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 660-Ti-$362
MSI(1462 2843) 2GB
CLim: 1306 MHz, MLim: 1502 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 471.11
Relative performance (0th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
10.6% Very poor
Lighting 0.1
Reflection 31.1
Parallax 45.2
0% 25.5 fps
MRender 39.4
Gravity 41.9
Splatting 33.6
31% 38.3 fps
Poor: 23%
This bench: 10.6%
Great: 29%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
WD Blue 1TB (2012)-$32
54GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 01.01A01
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 21
Write 3
Mixed 48.7
19% 24.2 MB/s
4K Read 0.5
4K Write 1.2
4K Mixed 0.4
88% 0.7 MB/s
Poor: 52% Great: 109%
Seagate BUP Slim 2TB
1TB free, PID ac30
Operating at USB 3.2 Speed
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 88.4
Write 115
Mixed 83
126% 95.4 MB/s
4K Read 0.6
4K Write 1.3
4K Mixed 0.7
70% 0.87 MB/s
Poor: 10% Great: 49%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown BLS4G3D1609DS1S00. BLS8G3D1609DS1S00. BLS8G3D1609DS1S00. 20GB
1066, 1066, 1066 MHz
4096, 8192, 8192 MB
Performing below potential (29th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
24.2% Poor
MC Read 7.9
MC Write 7.7
MC Mixed 7
22% 7.53 GB/s
SC Read 7.7
SC Write 7.1
SC Mixed 7.7
21% 7.5 GB/s
Latency 83
48% 83 ns
Poor: 19%
This bench: 24.2%
Great: 49%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical M5A97 R2.0 Builds (Compare 2,832 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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