Asus M5A97 R2.0

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 (54th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 46 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 63.6%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Boot Drive80% is a very good SSD score. This drive is suitable for moderate workstation use, it will facilitate fast boots, responsive applications and ensure minimum IO wait times.
Memory12GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's more than sufficient for nearly all games. 12GB 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.
Run History
19 months ago, 19 months ago.
MotherboardAsus M5A97 R2.0  (all builds)
Memory2.9 GB free of 12 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1360 x 768 - 32 Bit colores
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20150626
Uptime0.2 Days
Run DateOct 08 '22 at 16:44
Run Duration113 Seconds
Run User CHL-User
Background CPU0%

 PC Performing as expected (54th 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 4.05 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (81st percentile)
63.6% Good
Memory 86.9
1-Core 65.3
2-Core 121
58% 91.1 Pts
4-Core 219
8-Core 358
35% 289 Pts
64-Core 350
22% 350 Pts
Poor: 48%
This bench: 63.6%
Great: 68%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kingston A400 240GB-$28
49GB free (System drive)
Firmware: SBFKJ4.3
SusWrite @10s intervals: 373 414 410 415 403 44 MB/s
Performing above expectations (75th percentile)
80% Excellent
Read 416
Write 312
Mixed 357
SusWrite 343
80% 357 MB/s
4K Read 26
4K Write 52.7
4K Mixed 30
106% 36.2 MB/s
DQ Read 210
DQ Write 228
DQ Mixed 172
142% 203 MB/s
Poor: 33%
This bench: 80%
Great: 100%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston KHX1866C10D3/4G KHX1600C10D3/8G KHX1866C10D3/4G 12GB
1600, 1600, 1600 MHz
4096, 4096, 4096 MB
Performing below potential (6th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
29.9% Poor
MC Read 10.3
MC Write 9.6
MC Mixed 8.8
27% 9.57 GB/s
SC Read 9
SC Write 8.3
SC Mixed 8.6
25% 8.63 GB/s
Latency 70.5
57% 70.5 ns
Poor: 31%
This bench: 29.9%
Great: 56%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical M5A97 R2.0 Builds (Compare 2,821 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: 70% - Very good Total price: $358
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