Asus M5A99X EVO R2.0

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 10%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 56%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 8%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (50th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 50 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 51.7%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics13.9% is a very low 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can only handle very basic 3D games but it's fine for general computing tasks.
Boot Drive55% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
Memory32GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's far more than any current game requires. 32GB 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 (14%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
MotherboardAsus M5A99X EVO R2.0  (all builds)
Memory26.8 GB free of 32 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit couleurs, 1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit couleurs
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20140403
Uptime2.2 Days
Run DateFeb 25 '17 at 15:49
Run Duration146 Seconds
Run User CAN-User
Background CPU 14%

 PC Performing as expected (50th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD Phenom II X4 945
Socket 942, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3 GHz, turbo 3 GHz (avg)
Performing as expected (55th percentile)
51.7% Above average
Memory 77.3
1-Core 43.8
2-Core 86.9
46% 69.3 Pts
4-Core 153
8-Core 159
21% 156 Pts
64-Core 162
10% 162 Pts
Poor: 42%
This bench: 51.7%
Great: 58%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD HD 6850
Gigabyte(1458 21F8) 1GB
Driver: aticfx64.dll Ver. 15.201.1151.1008
Performing way above expectations (99th percentile)
13.9% Very poor
Lighting 18.4
Reflection 14.3
Parallax 15.4
15% 16 fps
MRender 11.9
Gravity 12.2
Splatting 18.2
12% 14.1 fps
Poor: 11%
This bench: 13.9%
Great: 13%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Crucial BX200 480GB-$160
335GB free (System drive)
Firmware: MU01.4 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (6th percentile)
55% Above average
Read 415
Write 235
Mixed 244
66% 298 MB/s
4K Read 20
4K Write 19.9
4K Mixed 14.1
59% 18 MB/s
DQ Read 194
DQ Write 87.7
DQ Mixed 43.9
58% 109 MB/s
Poor: 57%
This bench: 55%
Great: 95%
Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 1TB-$31
931GB free
Firmware: CC45 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (96th percentile)
113% Outstanding
Read 196
Write 199
Mixed 187
146% 194 MB/s
4K Read 0.88
4K Write 2.06
4K Mixed 0.25
103% 1.07 MB/s
Poor: 55%
This bench: 113%
Great: 112%
WD Blue 500GB (2010)-$24
74GB free
Firmware: 15.01H15 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing as expected (41st percentile)
51% Above average
Read 93.3
Write 84.8
Mixed 79.4
64% 85.9 MB/s
4K Read 0.11
4K Write 0.64
4K Mixed 0.22
40% 0.32 MB/s
Poor: 24%
This bench: 51%
Great: 69%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
G.SKILL Ares DDR3 2133 C10 4x8GB
4 of 4 slots used
32GB DIMM DDR3 1333 MHz clocked @ 667 MHz
Performing below potential (1st percentile) - Ensure that the top XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
30.1% Below average
MC Read 12.6
MC Write 7.2
MC Mixed 11.3
30% 10.4 GB/s
SC Read 6.4
SC Write 5.7
SC Mixed 8.2
19% 6.77 GB/s
Latency 85.7
47% 85.7 ns
Poor: 39%
This bench: 30.1%
Great: 86%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical M5A99X EVO R2.0 Builds (Compare 753 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 34%
Sail boat
Desktop
Desktop 69%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 28%
Raft

Motherboard: Asus M5A99X EVO R2.0 - $300

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 53% - Above average Total price: $729
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