Asus M5A97 R2.0

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 32%
Sail boat
Desktop
Desktop 64%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 26%
Raft
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (43rd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 57 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 61%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics53.5% is a reasonable 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle the majority of recent games but it will struggle with resolutions greater than 1080p at ultra detail levels. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (19%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus M5A97 R2.0  (all builds)
Memory10.3 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.1 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit Farben
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20150626
Uptime0.2 Days
Run DateSep 06 '21 at 11:14
Run Duration177 Seconds
Run User DEU-User
Background CPU 19%
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 PC Performing as expected (43rd 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 3.95 GHz (avg)
Performing as expected (49th percentile)
61% Good
Memory 74.5
1-Core 69.4
2-Core 143
57% 95.6 Pts
4-Core 257
8-Core 400
40% 329 Pts
64-Core 406
25% 406 Pts
Poor: 48%
This bench: 61%
Great: 68%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1060-3GB-$119
Device(0000 0000) 3GB
CLim: 1949 MHz, MLim: 2002 MHz, Ram: 3GB, Driver: 457.51
Performing way above expectations (88th percentile)
53.5% Above average
Lighting 65.6
Reflection 67.7
Parallax 62.4
54% 65.2 fps
MRender 66
Gravity 68.3
Splatting 63.1
54% 65.8 fps
Poor: 48%
This bench: 53.5%
Great: 56%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kingston SUV400S37240G 240GB
10GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 0C3J96R9
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 334
Write 365
Mixed 46.5
55% 249 MB/s
4K Read 24.6
4K Write 66.6
4K Mixed 17
94% 36.1 MB/s
DQ Read 238
DQ Write 184
DQ Mixed 105
108% 176 MB/s
Poor: 42% Great: 77%
Toshiba DT01ACA200 2TB-$50
1TB free
Firmware: MX4OABB0
SusWrite @10s intervals: 159 165 167 167 167 166 MB/s
Performing as expected (47th percentile)
86.9% Excellent
Read 138
Write 161
Mixed 30
SusWrite 165
89% 123 MB/s
4K Read 1.1
4K Write 2.1
4K Mixed 0.6
151% 1.27 MB/s
Poor: 49%
This bench: 86.9%
Great: 108%
Seagate Expansion Desk 4TB
3TB free
Firmware: 9401
SusWrite @10s intervals: 26 28 30 30 30 30 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (6th percentile)
16.4% Very poor
Read 27
Write 27.2
Mixed 18.7
SusWrite 28.5
19% 25.4 MB/s
4K Read 1.7
4K Write 3.7
4K Mixed 0.6
206% 2 MB/s
Poor: 17%
This bench: 16.4%
Great: 97%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Nanya M2F8G64CC8HD5N-DI 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR3 1066 MHz clocked @ 533 MHz
Performing below potential (27th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
38% Below average
MC Read 14.1
MC Write 13.5
MC Mixed 12.8
38% 13.5 GB/s
SC Read 8.5
SC Write 8.8
SC Mixed 10.4
26% 9.23 GB/s
Latency 91.3
44% 91.3 ns
Poor: 28%
This bench: 38%
Great: 60%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

 SkillBench Score 20: 1R 2G 9B (High Scores)

Measures user input accuracy relative to the given hardware

Score Hit Rate Shots EFps 0.1% Low Refresh Rate Screen Resolution Monitor
20% 24% 50 108 8 144 24" 1920 1080 ACI24E1 VG248
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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