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Asus M5A97 R2.0

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 35%
Sail boat
Desktop
Desktop 67%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 28%
Raft
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 61.9%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics51.9% 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 Drive39.2% is low SSD score. With a better SSD this system will boot faster, make applications more responsive and reduce IO wait times.
Memory32GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's far more than any current game requires. 32GB will also allow for large file and system caches, virtual machine hosting, software development, video editing and batch multimedia processing.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Sub-optimal background CPU (19%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
MotherboardAsus M5A97 R2.0  (all builds)
Memory29.3 GB free of 32 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit väriä
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20150626
Uptime0 Days
Run DateApr 23 '23 at 09:28
Run Duration141 Seconds
Run User FIN-User
Background CPU 19%
Watch Gameplay: 1060-3GB + 9600K How to compare your gameplay

 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-$85
Socket 942, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 4 GHz, turbo 4.05 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (61st percentile)
61.9% Good
Memory 79.2
1-Core 70.3
2-Core 125
56% 91.4 Pts
4-Core 242
8-Core 374
38% 308 Pts
64-Core 372
23% 372 Pts
Poor: 48%
This bench: 61.9%
Great: 68%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1060-3GB-$144
Device(0000 0000) 3GB
CLim: 1974 MHz, MLim: 2002 MHz, Ram: 3GB, Driver: 516.94
Performing below potential (62nd percentile) - GPU OC Guide
51.9% Above average
Lighting 63.6
Reflection 66.2
Parallax 60.1
52% 63.3 fps
MRender 64.2
Gravity 65.3
Splatting 61.5
52% 63.7 fps
Poor: 48%
This bench: 51.9%
Great: 56%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kingston SSDNow V300 120GB-$36
60GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 603ABBF0
SusWrite @10s intervals: 67 76 78 71 76 73 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (14th percentile)
39.2% Below average
Read 135
Write 102
Mixed 109
SusWrite 73.6
24% 105 MB/s
4K Read 17.8
4K Write 43.3
4K Mixed 22.4
79% 27.8 MB/s
DQ Read 126
DQ Write 97
DQ Mixed 92.5
74% 105 MB/s
Poor: 30%
This bench: 39.2%
Great: 73%
Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 1TB-$30
833GB free
Firmware: HP34
SusWrite @10s intervals: 193 201 201 201 200 200 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (94th percentile)
112% Outstanding
Read 192
Write 162
Mixed 85.6
SusWrite 199
116% 160 MB/s
4K Read 0.8
4K Write 2.1
4K Mixed 0.7
150% 1.2 MB/s
Poor: 55%
This bench: 112%
Great: 112%
Seagate Expansion Desk 4TB
2TB free
Firmware: 0915
SusWrite @10s intervals: 167 179 181 177 176 175 MB/s
Performing above expectations (80th percentile)
87.1% Excellent
Read 125
Write 138
Mixed 94.7
SusWrite 176
98% 133 MB/s
4K Read 7.9
4K Write 3.9
4K Mixed 0.7
479% 4.17 MB/s
Poor: 17%
This bench: 87.1%
Great: 97%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Samsung M378B1G73DB0-CK0 M378B1G73QH0-CK0 M378B1G73DB0-CK0 M378B1G73DB0-CK0 32GB
1600, 1600, 1600, 1600 MHz
8192, 8192, 8192, 8192 MB
Performing below potential (11th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
48.7% Average
MC Read 19.9
MC Write 15.5
MC Mixed 17.7
51% 17.7 GB/s
SC Read 10.1
SC Write 9.1
SC Mixed 13.7
31% 11 GB/s
Latency 82.1
49% 82.1 ns
Poor: 49%
This bench: 48.7%
Great: 59%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical M5A97 R2.0 Builds (Compare 2,889 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 23%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 68%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 19%
Surfboard

Motherboard: Asus M5A97 R2.0 - $200

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 87% - Excellent Total price: $369
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