Asus M5A97 EVO

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
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 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 65.5%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Boot Drive11.2% is an extremely low SSD score, this system will benefit from a faster SSD.
Memory8GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's sufficient for the vast majority of games. 8GB is also enough for moderate file and system caches which result in a very responsive system.
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.
High background CPU (28%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
6 years ago, 6 years ago.
MotherboardAsus M5A97 EVO  (all builds)
Memory5.5 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20121016
Uptime0 Days
Run DateOct 21 '17 at 18:41
Run Duration161 Seconds
Run User UKR-User
Background CPU 28%
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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-6350 Six-Core-$100
Socket 942, 1 CPU, 3 cores, 6 threads
Base clock 4.5 GHz
Performing way above expectations (94th percentile)
65.5% Good
Memory 87.7
1-Core 66.9
2-Core 122
58% 92.1 Pts
4-Core 235
8-Core 367
37% 301 Pts
64-Core 368
23% 368 Pts
Poor: 48%
This bench: 65.5%
Great: 66%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1060-6GB-$117
Nvidia(10DE 11D7) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 1911 MHz, MLim: 2002 MHz, Ram: 6GB, Driver: 387.92
Relative performance n/a - benchmarks incomplete
Lighting 64.6
158% 64.6 fps
Poor: 51% Great: 60%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Intel X25-M 40GB
2GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 2CV102HD Max speed: SATA 2.0 300 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (2nd percentile)
11.2% Very poor
Read 38.2
Write 40.4
Mixed 20.2
7% 32.9 MB/s
4K Read 15.2
4K Write 7.54
4K Mixed 0.11
27% 7.62 MB/s
Poor: 19%
This bench: 11.2%
Great: 36%
Hitachi HDS721010CLA330 1TB
48GB free
Firmware: JP4OA3MA Max speed: SATA 2.0 300 MB/s
Performing below expectations (39th percentile)
57.1% Above average
Read 95.5
Write 103
Mixed 71.3
67% 90.1 MB/s
4K Read 0.67
4K Write 1.32
4K Mixed 0.38
95% 0.79 MB/s
Poor: 39%
This bench: 57.1%
Great: 76%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 8GB
1600, 1600 MHz
4096, 4096 MB
Performing way above expectations (96th percentile)
50.4% Above average
MC Read 21
MC Write 16.1
MC Mixed 18.1
53% 18.4 GB/s
SC Read 9.8
SC Write 7.8
SC Mixed 11.5
28% 9.7 GB/s
Latency 69.8
57% 69.8 ns
Poor: 20%
This bench: 50.4%
Great: 51%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical M5A97 EVO Builds (Compare 84 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 34%
Sail boat
Desktop
Desktop 67%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 27%
Raft

Motherboard: Asus M5A97 EVO - $69

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 77% - Very good Total price: $360
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