Asus M5A97 R2.0

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 34%
Sail boat
Desktop
Desktop 65%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 27%
Raft
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (58th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 42 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
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 56.4%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics54.4% 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 Drive69.4% is a good SSD score. This drive enables fast boots, responsive applications and ensures minimum system 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.
Very high background CPU (36%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus M5A97 R2.0  (all builds)
Memory11.6 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit farger
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20150626
Uptime7.9 Days
Run DateFeb 06 '22 at 12:07
Run Duration187 Seconds
Run User NOR-User
Background CPU 36%
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 PC Performing as expected (58th 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 3.45 GHz (avg)
Performing as expected (57th percentile)
56.4% Above average
Memory 75
1-Core 61.9
2-Core 114
52% 83.5 Pts
4-Core 210
8-Core 276
31% 243 Pts
64-Core 277
17% 277 Pts
Poor: 44%
This bench: 56.4%
Great: 62%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1060-3GB-$119
CLim: 1974 MHz, MLim: 2002 MHz, Ram: 3GB, Driver: 472.12
Performing below potential (88th percentile) - Disable monitor sync before benchmarking (67 fps cap detected)
54.4% Above average
Lighting 67.2
Reflection 68.1
Parallax 62.3
55% 65.9 fps
MRender 66.2
Gravity 67.6
Splatting 63.3
54% 65.7 fps
Poor: 48%
This bench: 54.4%
Great: 56%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kingston HyperX 3K 120GB-$100
28GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 521ABBF0
SusWrite @10s intervals: 158 165 143 131 135 127 MB/s
Performing below expectations (31st percentile)
69.4% Good
Read 356
Write 188
Mixed 200
SusWrite 143
49% 222 MB/s
4K Read 28.3
4K Write 62.2
4K Mixed 35.6
121% 42 MB/s
DQ Read 217
DQ Write 174
DQ Mixed 191
144% 194 MB/s
Poor: 57%
This bench: 69.4%
Great: 87%
Samsung 860 Evo 500GB-$76
325GB free
Firmware: RVT04B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 397 383 426 430 421 303 MB/s
Performing below expectations (27th percentile)
92.9% Outstanding
Read 473
Write 388
Mixed 420
SusWrite 393
94% 418 MB/s
4K Read 31.5
4K Write 60.7
4K Mixed 41.6
133% 44.6 MB/s
DQ Read 282
DQ Write 86.9
DQ Mixed 198
142% 189 MB/s
Poor: 74%
This bench: 92.9%
Great: 129%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown BLS4G3D1609DS1S00. Kingston KHX1600C10D3/4G BLS4G3D1609DS1S00. Kingston KHX1600C10D3/4G 16GB
1600, 1600, 1600, 1600 MHz
4096, 4096, 4096, 4096 MB
Performing way above expectations (86th percentile)
47.7% Average
MC Read 21.2
MC Write 13.9
MC Mixed 18.1
51% 17.7 GB/s
SC Read 8.9
SC Write 7.2
SC Mixed 12
27% 9.37 GB/s
Latency 90.4
44% 90.4 ns
Poor: 38%
This bench: 47.7%
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 2,834 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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