Asus M5A97

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 28%
Raft
Desktop
Desktop 69%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 21%
Surfboard
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (59th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 41 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 64.6%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics41.9% 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 Drive53.5% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
Memory12GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's more than sufficient for nearly all games. 12GB also allows for very large file and system caches, software development and batch photo editing/processing.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 7 is still a viable option, it's now 14 years and 9 months old. This system should be upgraded to Windows 10 which is generally faster and has an improved set of core utilities including better versions of explorer and task manager.
MotherboardAsus M5A97  (all builds)
Memory8.3 GB free of 12 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20110822
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJan 06 '19 at 14:44
Run Duration132 Seconds
Run User RUS-User
Background CPU5%

 PC Performing as expected (59th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD Phenom II X4 970
AM3r2, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz
Performing way above expectations (99th percentile)
64.6% Good
Memory 90.9
1-Core 55.8
2-Core 112
56% 86.2 Pts
4-Core 224
8-Core 223
30% 224 Pts
64-Core 221
14% 221 Pts
Poor: 48%
This bench: 64.6%
Great: 62%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD RX 470-$126
CLim: 1250 MHz, MLim: 1650 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 18.12.3
Performing below potential (67th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
41.9% Average
Lighting 49.9
Reflection 65.3
Parallax 66.7
41% 60.7 fps
MRender 61.6
Gravity 51.3
Splatting 51.3
44% 54.7 fps
Poor: 32%
This bench: 41.9%
Great: 47%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kingston SSDNow V300 60GB-$76
11GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 505ABBF1
SusWrite @10s intervals: 43 69 72 77 73 75 MB/s
Performing above expectations (68th percentile)
53.5% Above average
Read 251
Write 65.3
Mixed 115
SusWrite 68.5
27% 125 MB/s
4K Read 27.1
4K Write 70.8
4K Mixed 32.1
120% 43.3 MB/s
DQ Read 31.7
DQ Write 76.8
DQ Mixed 36.6
33% 48.4 MB/s
Poor: 27%
This bench: 53.5%
Great: 69%
Seagate ST3160811AS 160GB
30GB free
Firmware: 3.AAE
SusWrite @10s intervals: 0 20 36 35 36 36 MB/s
Performing below expectations (33rd percentile)
25.8% Poor
Read 62.6
Write 8.3
Mixed 37.8
SusWrite 27.1
25% 34 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 1.2
4K Mixed 0.9
151% 0.93 MB/s
Poor: 19%
This bench: 25.8%
Great: 39%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 12GB
1333, 1333, 1333 MHz
8192, 2048, 2048 MB
Performing below potential (28th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
27.7% Poor
MC Read 10.5
MC Write 7.5
MC Mixed 8.3
25% 8.77 GB/s
SC Read 7.5
SC Write 6.6
SC Mixed 7
20% 7.03 GB/s
Latency 65.9
61% 65.9 ns
Poor: 20%
This bench: 27.7%
Great: 50%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical M5A97 Builds (Compare 317 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: 58% - Above average Total price: $495
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