Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 17%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 62%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 13%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (34th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 66 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 54.5%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics26% 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 Drive65.5% is a good SSD score. This drive enables fast boots, responsive applications and ensures minimum system 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 (47%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus M5A99FX PRO R2.0  (all builds)
Memory5.7 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20140407
Uptime4 Days
Run DateMar 14 '18 at 06:09
Run Duration158 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 47%

 PC Performing below expectations (34th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-6350 Six-Core-$100
Socket 942, 1 CPU, 3 cores, 6 threads
Base clock 3.9 GHz, turbo 3.9 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (17th percentile)
54.5% Above average
Memory 72
1-Core 56.5
2-Core 121
51% 83.2 Pts
4-Core 216
8-Core 216
29% 216 Pts
64-Core 296
18% 296 Pts
Poor: 48%
This bench: 54.5%
Great: 66%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 950-$100
CLim: 1468 MHz, MLim: 1652 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 387.92
Performing below potential (70th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
26% Poor
Lighting 33.1
Reflection 33
Parallax 27.6
27% 31.2 fps
MRender 33
Gravity 28.2
Splatting 28
24% 29.7 fps
Poor: 22%
This bench: 26%
Great: 28%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Evo 250GB-$100
19GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EMT02B6Q Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (4th percentile)
65.5% Good
Read 372
Write 269
Mixed 276
68% 306 MB/s
4K Read 30.4
4K Write 38.1
4K Mixed 24.3
97% 30.9 MB/s
DQ Read 124
DQ Write 82.1
DQ Mixed 32
43% 79.2 MB/s
Poor: 72%
This bench: 65.5%
Great: 124%
Samsung HD103SI 1TB-$89
276GB free
Firmware: 1AG01118 Max speed: SATA 2.0 300 MB/s
Performing below expectations (38th percentile)
44.3% Average
Read 74.6
Write 79.6
Mixed 76.3
58% 76.9 MB/s
4K Read 0.64
4K Write 1.34
4K Mixed 0.43
99% 0.81 MB/s
Poor: 27%
This bench: 44.3%
Great: 59%
Seagate ST9160310AS 160GB-$36
76GB free
Firmware: 0303 Max speed: SATA 2.0 300 MB/s
Performing above expectations (67th percentile)
30% Poor
Read 51.9
Write 52.3
Mixed 43.4
37% 49.2 MB/s
4K Read 0.48
4K Write 1.16
4K Mixed 0.33
78% 0.66 MB/s
Poor: 9%
This bench: 30%
Great: 38%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 8GBH2X04F91927-15 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR3 1600 MHz clocked @ 800 MHz
Performing way below expectations (6th percentile)
28.1% Poor
MC Read 9.9
MC Write 9.7
MC Mixed 8.9
27% 9.5 GB/s
SC Read 7.7
SC Write 7
SC Mixed 7.7
21% 7.47 GB/s
Latency 96.9
41% 96.9 ns
Poor: 27%
This bench: 28.1%
Great: 69%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical M5A99FX PRO R2.0 Builds (Compare 1,063 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 34%
Sail boat
Desktop
Desktop 69%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 28%
Raft

Motherboard: Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0 - $200

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 57% - Above average Total price: $610
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