Asus M5A97

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 35%
Sail boat
Desktop
Desktop 67%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 26%
Raft
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (62nd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 38 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 57.3%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics55.8% 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 Drive87.9% 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.
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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (12%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus M5A97  (all builds)
Memory4.8 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit farver
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20120312
Uptime3.2 Days
Run DateMay 13 '18 at 17:34
Run Duration113 Seconds
Run User DNK-User
Background CPU 12%

 PC Performing above expectations (62nd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-4100-$110
AM3r2, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 3.6 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (93rd percentile)
57.3% Above average
Memory 83.3
1-Core 65.8
2-Core 95.9
54% 81.7 Pts
4-Core 184
8-Core 182
24% 183 Pts
64-Core 188
12% 188 Pts
Poor: 39%
This bench: 57.3%
Great: 58%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD R9 390-$325
CLim: 1050 MHz, MLim: 1500 MHz, Ram: 8GB, Driver: 17.7
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
55.8% Above average
Lighting 69.3
Reflection 61.9
Parallax 80.8
56% 70.7 fps
MRender 58.5
Gravity 55.7
Splatting 79.7
54% 64.6 fps
Poor: 45%
This bench: 55.8%
Great: 52%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Evo 1TB-$130
750GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EMT02B6Q Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (11th percentile)
87.9% Excellent
Read 492
Write 387
Mixed 404
95% 428 MB/s
4K Read 35.2
4K Write 51.5
4K Mixed 35.8
126% 40.8 MB/s
DQ Read 144
DQ Write 102
DQ Mixed 56
60% 101 MB/s
Poor: 80%
This bench: 87.9%
Great: 133%
WD VelociRaptor 1TB-$268
144GB free
Firmware: 04.06A00 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (17th percentile)
80.3% Excellent
Read 136
Write 143
Mixed 146
107% 142 MB/s
4K Read 1.07
4K Write 4.18
4K Mixed 0.35
161% 1.87 MB/s
Poor: 67%
This bench: 80.3%
Great: 117%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 8GB
1333, 1333, 1333, 1333 MHz
2048, 2048, 2048, 2048 MB
Performing way above expectations (87th percentile)
43.8% Average
MC Read 17.6
MC Write 12.7
MC Mixed 16.2
44% 15.5 GB/s
SC Read 8.8
SC Write 8.5
SC Mixed 13.2
29% 10.2 GB/s
Latency 74.6
54% 74.6 ns
Poor: 20%
This bench: 43.8%
Great: 51%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical M5A97 Builds (Compare 316 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 32%
Sail boat
Desktop
Desktop 68%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 26%
Raft

Motherboard: Asus M5A97 - $89

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 57% - Above average Total price: $499
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