Asus M5A97 R2.0

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (81st percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 19 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 56.7%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics27.5% 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)
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 (20%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus M5A97 R2.0  (all builds)
Memory9.1 GB free of 12 GB @ 1.1 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20150626
Uptime0.4 Days
Run DateNov 22 '18 at 22:57
Run Duration144 Seconds
Run User HRV-User
Background CPU 20%

 PC Performing above expectations (81st percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-6300-$90
Socket 942, 1 CPU, 3 cores, 6 threads
Base clock 3.8 GHz, turbo 3.75 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (68th percentile)
56.7% Above average
Memory 78.7
1-Core 64.6
2-Core 128
55% 90.4 Pts
4-Core 190
8-Core 300
30% 245 Pts
64-Core 296
18% 296 Pts
Poor: 44%
This bench: 56.7%
Great: 62%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1050-$101
Gainward(10B0 1C81) 2GB
CLim: 1911 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 416.94
Performing way above expectations (94th percentile)
27.5% Poor
Lighting 33.8
Reflection 24.9
Parallax 33.7
28% 30.8 fps
MRender 36.9
Gravity 32.2
Splatting 31.6
27% 33.6 fps
Poor: 24%
This bench: 27.5%
Great: 28%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kingston A400 240GB-$28
114GB free (System drive)
Firmware: R0105A
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 459
Write 17.7
Mixed 32.2
36% 170 MB/s
4K Read 48.8
4K Write 68.3
4K Mixed 26.1
144% 47.7 MB/s
DQ Read 206
DQ Write 8.8
DQ Mixed 0.5
27% 71.9 MB/s
Poor: 33% Great: 100%
Toshiba DT01ACA100 1TB-$26
790GB free
Firmware: MS2OA750
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 2,512
Write 42.5
Mixed 91
633% 882 MB/s
4K Read 263
4K Write 1.2
4K Mixed 1.7
11,178% 88.7 MB/s
Poor: 47% Great: 107%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston KHX1600C10D3/8GX F3-10666CL9-4GBNT 12GB
1066, 1066 MHz
8192, 4096 MB
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
26% Poor
MC Read 8.1
MC Write 7.7
MC Mixed 9.4
24% 8.4 GB/s
SC Read 6.8
SC Write 7.4
SC Mixed 7.7
21% 7.3 GB/s
Latency 83
48% 83 ns
Poor: 26%
This bench: 26%
Great: 39%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical M5A97 R2.0 Builds (Compare 2,847 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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