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 way below expectations (9th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 91 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 49.1%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is below average.
Boot Drive58.3% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
Memory8GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's sufficient for the vast majority of games. 8GB is also enough for moderate file and system caches which result in a very responsive system.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Very high background CPU (51%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus M5A97 R2.0  (all builds)
Memory2.9 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.3 GHz
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20131106
Uptime1.4 Days
Run DateJun 04 '18 at 17:34
Run Duration91 Seconds
Run User RUS-User
Background CPU 51%

 PC Performing way below expectations (9th 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 3.55 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (14th percentile)
49.1% Average
Memory 68.1
1-Core 58.2
2-Core 106
48% 77.4 Pts
4-Core 172
8-Core 192
24% 182 Pts
64-Core 197
12% 197 Pts
Poor: 44%
This bench: 49.1%
Great: 62%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Plextor M5 Pro 128GB-$130
28GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 1.05 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (4th percentile)
58.3% Above average
Read 424
Write 299
Mixed 364
80% 362 MB/s
4K Read 16.3
4K Write 25.9
4K Mixed 16.3
59% 19.5 MB/s
DQ Read 122
DQ Write 96.9
DQ Mixed 42.6
50% 87 MB/s
Poor: 63%
This bench: 58.3%
Great: 98%
Seagate Video SV35.6 Series 1TB-$50
71GB free
Firmware: CV22 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (7th percentile)
60.4% Good
Read 125
Write 85.8
Mixed 103
79% 105 MB/s
4K Read 0.12
4K Write 0.3
4K Mixed 0.06
17% 0.16 MB/s
Poor: 57%
This bench: 60.4%
Great: 119%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston 99P5471-011.A00LF 99U5474-016.A00LF 8GB
1333, 1333 MHz
4096, 4096 MB
Performing way below expectations (13th percentile)
33.2% Below average
MC Read 13.1
MC Write 10.5
MC Mixed 12.7
35% 12.1 GB/s
SC Read 6.9
SC Write 5.5
SC Mixed 7.4
19% 6.6 GB/s
Latency 106
38% 106 ns
Poor: 33%
This bench: 33.2%
Great: 52%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical M5A97 R2.0 Builds (Compare 2,815 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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