Asus M5A97 R2.0

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (49th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 51 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 64.1%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Boot Drive81.8% is a very good SSD score. This drive is suitable for moderate workstation use, it will facilitate fast boots, responsive applications and ensure minimum IO wait times.
Memory12GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's more than sufficient for nearly all games. 12GB 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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (16%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus M5A97 R2.0  (all builds)
Memory7.3 GB free of 12 GB @ 1.6 GHz
DisplayЦвета: 1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20140407
Uptime7.6 Days
Run DateSep 08 '18 at 20:40
Run Duration142 Seconds
Run User RUS-User
Background CPU 16%

 PC Performing as expected (49th 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 above expectations (89th percentile)
64.1% Good
Memory 87
1-Core 72.1
2-Core 136
61% 98.3 Pts
4-Core 229
8-Core 297
34% 263 Pts
64-Core 288
18% 288 Pts
Poor: 48%
This bench: 64.1%
Great: 66%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD HD 7850-$174
PwrHis(1787 201C) 2GB
CLim: 1000 MHz, MLim: 1200 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 18.8.1
Relative performance n/a - atypical extreme
Poor: 18% Great: 21%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
OCZ ARC 100 240GB-$120
98GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 1.00
SusWrite @10s intervals: 375 412 371 424 380 331 MB/s
Performing below expectations (32nd percentile)
81.8% Excellent
Read 369
Write 417
Mixed 295
SusWrite 382
83% 366 MB/s
4K Read 22
4K Write 59.6
4K Mixed 29.6
103% 37.1 MB/s
DQ Read 294
DQ Write 239
DQ Mixed 234
184% 256 MB/s
Poor: 65%
This bench: 81.8%
Great: 101%
Hitachi HDS721050CLA362 500GB-$59
186GB free
Firmware: JP2OA3MA
SusWrite @10s intervals: 91 106 109 118 91 96 MB/s
Performing below expectations (34th percentile)
51.4% Above average
Read 77
Write 80.8
Mixed 47.5
SusWrite 102
56% 76.8 MB/s
4K Read 0.6
4K Write 1.4
4K Mixed 0.7
129% 0.9 MB/s
Poor: 27%
This bench: 51.4%
Great: 74%
Generic External 320GB
56GB free, PID 1840
Operating at USB 2.0 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 24 27 27 27 27 26 MB/s
Performing as expected (43rd percentile)
13.5% Very poor
Read 27.8
Write 25
Mixed 23
SusWrite 26.3
34% 25.5 MB/s
4K Read 0.4
4K Write 1.2
4K Mixed 0.7
66% 0.77 MB/s
Poor: 8%
This bench: 13.5%
Great: 20%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 1600LL Series Kingston KHX1866C10D3/8G 1600LL Series 12GB
1600, 1600, 1600 MHz
2048, 8192, 2048 MB
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
37.8% Below average
MC Read 14
MC Write 12.6
MC Mixed 11.6
36% 12.7 GB/s
SC Read 9.6
SC Write 9.4
SC Mixed 11.5
29% 10.2 GB/s
Latency 70.4
57% 70.4 ns

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical M5A97 R2.0 Builds (Compare 2,817 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: $358
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