Asus M5A97 R2.0

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 26%
Raft
Desktop
Desktop 61%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 21%
Surfboard
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (30th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 70 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 53%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics47.4% 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% is low SSD score. With a better SSD this system will boot faster, make applications more responsive and reduce IO wait times.
Memory16GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's more than sufficient for nearly all games. 16GB 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.
Very high background CPU (39%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus M5A97 R2.0  (all builds)
Memory4.4 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20150626
Uptime0 Days
Run DateApr 22 '24 at 15:20
Run Duration121 Seconds
Run User CAN-User
Background CPU 39%
Watch Gameplay: 570 + 9600K How to compare your gameplay

 PC Performing below expectations (30th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-6300-$47
Socket 942, 1 CPU, 3 cores, 6 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.6 GHz (avg)
Performing below expectations (29th percentile)
53% Above average
Memory 70.7
1-Core 62.8
2-Core 116
51% 83.1 Pts
4-Core 196
8-Core 252
29% 224 Pts
64-Core 249
15% 249 Pts
Poor: 44%
This bench: 53%
Great: 62%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD RX 570-$130
CLim: 1244 MHz, MLim: 1750 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 22.20.27.09
Performing above expectations (81st percentile)
47.4% Average
Lighting 59.9
Reflection 58.9
Parallax 78.6
49% 65.8 fps
MRender 59.5
Gravity 64.7
Splatting 43.4
44% 55.9 fps
Poor: 37%
This bench: 47.4%
Great: 49%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kingston A400 120GB-$29
31GB free (System drive)
Firmware: S3Z40107
SusWrite @10s intervals: 105 212 51 51 50 54 MB/s
Performing below potential (9th percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
39% Below average
Read 242
Write 212
Mixed 23.8
SusWrite 87.1
31% 141 MB/s
4K Read 18
4K Write 15
4K Mixed 16.7
57% 16.6 MB/s
DQ Read 147
DQ Write 144
DQ Mixed 40.8
59% 111 MB/s
Poor: 33%
This bench: 39%
Great: 85%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Corsair Vengeance LP DDR3 1600 C9 4x4GB
4 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR3 1333 MHz clocked @ 667 MHz
Performing below potential (0th percentile) - Ensure that the top XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
25.1% Poor
MC Read 9
MC Write 8.4
MC Mixed 7.5
24% 8.3 GB/s
SC Read 7.9
SC Write 6.9
SC Mixed 7.4
21% 7.4 GB/s
Latency 103
39% 103 ns
Poor: 41%
This bench: 25.1%
Great: 79%

 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 66 54 60 72.3" 1920 1017 SNY9C01 SONY TV
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: 71% - Very good Total price: $353
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