Asus M5A97 R2.0

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 18%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 63%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 14%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (29th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 71 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. Use the charts in the benchmark sections of this report to identify problem areas.
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 54.7%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics29.1% is a below average 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle older games but it will struggle to render recent games at resolutions greater than 1080p. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive74.7% is a good SSD score. This drive enables fast boots, responsive applications and ensures minimum system IO wait times.
Memory24GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's far more than any current game requires. 24GB 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.
High background CPU (24%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus M5A97 R2.0  (all builds)
Memory15.4 GB free of 24 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20150626
Uptime0.1 Days
Run DateDec 23 '23 at 23:08
Run Duration123 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 24%
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 PC Performing below expectations (29th 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 (46th percentile)
54.7% Above average
Memory 74.1
1-Core 61.8
2-Core 110
51% 82.1 Pts
4-Core 200
8-Core 239
28% 219 Pts
64-Core 254
16% 254 Pts
Poor: 44%
This bench: 54.7%
Great: 62%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1050-Ti-$59
CLim: 1961 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 516.59
Performing below potential (59th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
29.1% Poor
Lighting 37
Reflection 41.3
Parallax 36.8
30% 38.4 fps
MRender 37.4
Gravity 38.2
Splatting 26.4
27% 34 fps
Poor: 27%
This bench: 29.1%
Great: 33%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Crucial MX500 1TB-$74
475GB free (System drive)
Firmware: M3CR045
SusWrite @10s intervals: 319 270 131 346 338 261 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (5th percentile)
74.7% Very good
Read 341
Write 384
Mixed 331
SusWrite 278
75% 334 MB/s
4K Read 28.3
4K Write 49.5
4K Mixed 35.3
114% 37.7 MB/s
DQ Read 199
DQ Write 175
DQ Mixed 158
126% 177 MB/s
Poor: 75%
This bench: 74.7%
Great: 125%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
G.SKILL RipjawsX DDR3 1866 C10 3x8GB
3 of 4 slots used
24GB DIMM DDR3 1333 MHz clocked @ 667 MHz
Performing below potential (7th percentile) - Ensure that the top XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
28% Poor
MC Read 10.4
MC Write 10
MC Mixed 9.4
28% 9.93 GB/s
SC Read 6.5
SC Write 6
SC Mixed 7.6
19% 6.7 GB/s
Latency 124
32% 124 ns
Poor: 28%
This bench: 28%
Great: 69%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

 SkillBench Score 0: 0P 0R 0G 0B (High Scores)

Measures user input accuracy relative to the given hardware

Score Hit Rate Shots EFps 0.1% Low Refresh Rate Screen Resolution Monitor
0% 0% 0 204 44 60 24" 1280 720 DEL4091 DELL E2414H
Typical M5A97 R2.0 Builds (Compare 2,832 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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