Asus M5A97 R2.0

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 32%
Sail boat
Desktop
Desktop 65%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 25%
Raft
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (61st percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 39 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 57.8%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics52.9% 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 Drive65.2% is a good SSD score. This drive enables fast boots, responsive applications and ensures minimum system IO wait times.
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 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Very high background CPU (46%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus M5A97 R2.0  (all builds)
Memory4.9 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colores
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20140106
Uptime0 Days
Run DateMay 02 '23 at 05:18
Run Duration132 Seconds
Run User MEX-User
Background CPU 46%

 PC Performing above expectations (61st percentile)

Actual performance vs. expectations. The graphs show user score (x) vs user score frequency (y).

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-8320-$125
Socket 942, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.6 GHz (avg)
Performing as expected (45th percentile)
57.8% Above average
Memory 81
1-Core 60.4
2-Core 106
53% 82.5 Pts
4-Core 189
8-Core 302
30% 246 Pts
64-Core 328
20% 328 Pts
Poor: 47%
This bench: 57.8%
Great: 65%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD RX 6500-XT-$140
Legend(17AA E460) ≥ 4GB
Ram: 4GB, Driver: 23.4.3
Performing below potential (76th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
52.9% Above average
Lighting 64.5
Reflection 74.6
Parallax 128
53% 89.1 fps
MRender 114
Gravity 68.6
Splatting 31.1
54% 71.1 fps
Poor: 44%
This bench: 52.9%
Great: 56%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kingston A400 120GB-$26
84GB free (System drive)
Firmware: SBFK61K1
SusWrite @10s intervals: 187 69 65 70 68 73 MB/s
Performing above expectations (63rd percentile)
65.2% Good
Read 467
Write 258
Mixed 327
SusWrite 88.6
63% 285 MB/s
4K Read 27.3
4K Write 46.9
4K Mixed 26.7
100% 33.6 MB/s
DQ Read 235
DQ Write 231
DQ Mixed 172
146% 212 MB/s
Poor: 33%
This bench: 65.2%
Great: 85%
Generic Flash Disk 16GB
11GB free, PID 6387
Operating at USB 2.0 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 5.9 7.8 8.3 9.2 11 9.2 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - benchmarks incomplete
Read 303
Write 3.5
Mixed 5.2
SusWrite 8.5
57% 80 MB/s
4K Read 34.2
4K Mixed 0
190% 17.1 MB/s
Poor: 2% Great: 8%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 992074 (997074) 1x8GB
1 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 1600 MHz clocked @ 800 MHz
Performing as expected (58th percentile)
30.9% Below average
MC Read 10.9
MC Write 10.3
MC Mixed 9
29% 10.1 GB/s
SC Read 9.9
SC Write 8.6
SC Mixed 9.1
26% 9.2 GB/s
Latency 78.7
51% 78.7 ns
Poor: 21%
This bench: 30.9%
Great: 35%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical M5A97 R2.0 Builds (Compare 2,842 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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