Asus M5A97 R2.0

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 26%
Raft
Desktop
Desktop 69%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 22%
Surfboard
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 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 63.2%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics37.5% 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 Drive32.6% 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.
High background CPU (28%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus M5A97 R2.0  (all builds)
Memory11 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20150626
Uptime0.1 Days
Run DateApr 26 '24 at 04:22
Run Duration138 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 28%
Watch Gameplay: 480 + 9600K How to compare your gameplay

 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-8350-$130
Socket 942, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 4 GHz, turbo 4.05 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (72nd percentile)
63.2% Good
Memory 82.5
1-Core 70.3
2-Core 138
59% 96.8 Pts
4-Core 238
8-Core 390
38% 314 Pts
64-Core 408
25% 408 Pts
Poor: 48%
This bench: 63.2%
Great: 68%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD RX 480-$75
MSI(1462 809E) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 1266 MHz, MLim: 1750 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 17.7
Performing below potential (12th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
37.5% Below average
Lighting 43.8
Reflection 59.9
Parallax 67.8
36% 57.2 fps
MRender 59.8
Gravity 49.1
Splatting 44
41% 51 fps
Poor: 35%
This bench: 37.5%
Great: 53%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kingston SSDNow UV400 120GB-$35
11GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 0C3J96R9
SusWrite @10s intervals: 61 31 26 26 30 40 MB/s
Performing below potential (1st percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
32.6% Below average
Read 82
Write 85.7
Mixed 231
SusWrite 35.6
25% 109 MB/s
4K Read 9.2
4K Write 55.8
4K Mixed 10.7
57% 25.2 MB/s
DQ Read 246
DQ Write 215
DQ Mixed 154
136% 205 MB/s
Poor: 44%
This bench: 32.6%
Great: 82%
Microsoft Virtual Disk 22TB
20.5TB free
Firmware: 1.0
SusWrite @10s intervals: 57 29 25 24 30 39 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
29.6% Poor
Read 111
Write 246
Mixed 218
SusWrite 33.8
35% 152 MB/s
4K Read 7.8
4K Write 36.7
4K Mixed 14.1
49% 19.5 MB/s
DQ Read 239
DQ Write 115
DQ Mixed 94.5
92% 149 MB/s
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown EWB4GB681PAE-16IC 992015 (997015) 992015 (997015) EWB4GB681PAE-16IC 16GB
1333, 1333, 1333, 1333 MHz
4096, 4096, 4096, 4096 MB
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
42.8% Average
MC Read 16.4
MC Write 14.7
MC Mixed 14.6
44% 15.2 GB/s
SC Read 9.1
SC Write 8.5
SC Mixed 11.2
27% 9.6 GB/s
Latency 76.2
52% 76.2 ns

 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 69 57 60 23.8" 1280 720 DELA0B5 DELL S2415H
Typical M5A97 R2.0 Builds (Compare 2,824 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: $357
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