Asus M5A97 R2.0

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 26%
Raft
Desktop
Desktop 65%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 23%
Surfboard
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (22nd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 78 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. Use the charts in the benchmark sections of this report to identify problem areas.
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 58.9%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics41.6% 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 Drive40.3% 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.
High background CPU (28%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus M5A97 R2.0  (all builds)
Memory6.7 GB free of 24 GB @ 1.1 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20150626
Uptime0 Days
Run DateAug 01 '18 at 16:51
Run Duration135 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 28%
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 PC Performing below expectations (22nd 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 below expectations (29th percentile)
58.9% Above average
Memory 70.3
1-Core 73.1
2-Core 139
56% 94 Pts
4-Core 257
8-Core 456
43% 356 Pts
64-Core 446
28% 446 Pts
Poor: 48%
This bench: 58.9%
Great: 68%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD RX 480-$75
MSI(1462 809E) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 1266 MHz, MLim: 1750 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 18.5.1
Performing below potential (29th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
41.6% Average
Lighting 49.1
Reflection 64.1
Parallax 66.7
40% 60 fps
MRender 64.3
Gravity 48.4
Splatting 52.7
45% 55.1 fps
Poor: 35%
This bench: 41.6%
Great: 53%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
SanDisk SSD Plus 240GB-$28
43GB free (System drive)
Firmware: Z32080RL
SusWrite @10s intervals: 90 57 89 83 96 96 MB/s
Performing below potential (12th percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
40.3% Average
Read 229
Write 175
Mixed 4.5
SusWrite 85.2
27% 123 MB/s
4K Read 7.4
4K Write 56
4K Mixed 13.4
58% 25.6 MB/s
DQ Read 156
DQ Write 220
DQ Mixed 18.8
62% 132 MB/s
Poor: 35%
This bench: 40.3%
Great: 86%
Sandisk S3512G 512GB
428GB free
Firmware: X6107000
SusWrite @10s intervals: 315 342 357 355 360 360 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (17th percentile)
81.1% Excellent
Read 271
Write 356
Mixed 325
SusWrite 348
74% 325 MB/s
4K Read 30.4
4K Write 55.7
4K Mixed 35.5
121% 40.5 MB/s
DQ Read 275
DQ Write 236
DQ Mixed 186
158% 232 MB/s
Poor: 70%
This bench: 81.1%
Great: 119%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown F3-1600C9-8GAR Adata DDR3 1600 F3-1600C9-8GAR Adata DDR3 1600 24GB
1066, 1066, 1066, 1066 MHz
8192, 4096, 8192, 4096 MB
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
21.6% Poor
MC Read 7.6
MC Write 7.4
MC Mixed 6.5
20% 7.17 GB/s
SC Read 4.9
SC Write 5.4
SC Mixed 5.4
15% 5.23 GB/s
Latency 101
40% 101 ns
Poor: 22%
This bench: 21.6%
Great: 24%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical M5A97 R2.0 Builds (Compare 2,819 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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