Asus M5A97 EVO

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 31%
Sail boat
Desktop
Desktop 63%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 24%
Surfboard
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (42nd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 58 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
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 56.4%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics52.8% 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)
Boot Drive44.8% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
Memory24GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's far more than any current game requires. 24GB will also allow for large file and system caches, virtual machine hosting, software development, video editing and batch multimedia 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 EVO  (all builds)
Memory4.6 GB free of 24 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20121016
Uptime0.1 Days
Run DateNov 13 '21 at 18:12
Run Duration167 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 19%
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 PC Performing as expected (42nd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-6100-$68
Socket 942, 1 CPU, 3 cores, 6 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz, turbo 3.25 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (73rd percentile)
56.4% Above average
Memory 77.7
1-Core 60.5
2-Core 102
51% 80 Pts
4-Core 194
8-Core 267
29% 230 Pts
64-Core 268
17% 268 Pts
Poor: 41%
This bench: 56.4%
Great: 60%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD RX 580-$130
ASRock(1849 5001) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 1380 MHz, MLim: 2000 MHz, Ram: 8GB, Driver: 20.10.35.02
Performing below potential (79th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
52.8% Above average
Lighting 67.1
Reflection 64
Parallax 88.9
55% 73.3 fps
MRender 66.1
Gravity 71.8
Splatting 47.4
49% 61.8 fps
Poor: 46%
This bench: 52.8%
Great: 56%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Intel X25-M 160GB
43GB free
Firmware: 2CV102M3
SusWrite @10s intervals: 68 76 65 59 74 74 MB/s
Performing as expected (42nd percentile)
33.7% Below average
Read 230
Write 98.9
Mixed 69.8
SusWrite 69.5
26% 117 MB/s
4K Read 18.9
4K Write 26.2
4K Mixed 8.5
53% 17.9 MB/s
DQ Read 153
DQ Write 63.3
DQ Mixed 53.9
54% 90.2 MB/s
Poor: 25%
This bench: 33.7%
Great: 46%
SSD 1TB
899GB free (System drive)
Firmware: SBFM61.3
SusWrite @10s intervals: 331 370 383 380 387 379 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (6th percentile)
44.8% Average
Read 201
Write 104
Mixed 86.4
SusWrite 372
43% 191 MB/s
4K Read 14.9
4K Write 17.5
4K Mixed 10.1
45% 14.2 MB/s
DQ Read 14.7
DQ Write 15.4
DQ Mixed 14.9
11% 15 MB/s
Poor: 45%
This bench: 44.8%
Great: 103%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 24GB
1333, 1333, 1333, 1333 MHz
4096, 4096, 8192, 8192 MB
Performing below potential (11th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
28.2% Poor
MC Read 9.9
MC Write 9.1
MC Mixed 8.9
27% 9.3 GB/s
SC Read 8
SC Write 6.6
SC Mixed 8.6
22% 7.73 GB/s
Latency 84.9
47% 84.9 ns
Poor: 25%
This bench: 28.2%
Great: 72%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical M5A97 EVO Builds (Compare 84 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 34%
Sail boat
Desktop
Desktop 67%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 27%
Raft

Motherboard: Asus M5A97 EVO - $69

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 77% - Very good Total price: $360
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