Asus M5A97

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 2%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 55%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 2%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (61st percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 39 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 63.1%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics1.94% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive45.3% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
Memory4GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and although it's sufficient for most games, some will benefit from up to 8GB of RAM. 4GB is also enough for modest file and system caches which allow for a responsive system.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
MotherboardAsus M5A97  (all builds)
Memory2.6 GB free of 4 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20121025
Uptime0 Days
Run DateMar 11 '19 at 13:19
Run Duration114 Seconds
Run User TWN-User
Background CPU2%

 PC Performing above expectations (61st percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-4200 Quad-Core
Socket 942, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz, turbo 3.65 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (92nd percentile)
63.1% Good
Memory 83.6
1-Core 67.4
2-Core 110
56% 87.1 Pts
4-Core 247
8-Core 252
33% 250 Pts
64-Core 249
15% 249 Pts
Poor: 44%
This bench: 63.1%
Great: 64%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GeForce GT 520
Asus(1043 83A0) 1GB
CLim: 810 MHz, MLim: 300 MHz, Ram: 1GB, Driver: 390.65
Performing as expected (54th percentile)
1.94% Terrible
Lighting 2.4
Reflection 2.92
Parallax 1.84
2% 2.39 fps
MRender 2.76
Gravity 2.3
Splatting 2.09
2% 2.38 fps
Poor: 2%
This bench: 1.94%
Great: 2%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kingston A400 120GB-$32
79GB free (System drive)
Firmware: SBFKB1D1
SusWrite @10s intervals: 211 133 123 129 232 136 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (15th percentile)
45.3% Average
Read 337
Write 97.8
Mixed 149
SusWrite 161
41% 186 MB/s
4K Read 20.7
4K Write 30.2
4K Mixed 16.2
68% 22.4 MB/s
DQ Read 30.2
DQ Write 32.2
DQ Mixed 28.2
22% 30.2 MB/s
Poor: 33%
This bench: 45.3%
Great: 85%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 1x4GB
1 of 4 slots used
4GB DIMM DDR3 1600 MHz clocked @ 800 MHz
Performing above expectations (81st percentile)
30.7% Below average
MC Read 11.4
MC Write 9.6
MC Mixed 8.6
28% 9.87 GB/s
SC Read 9.4
SC Write 9.1
SC Mixed 9.3
26% 9.27 GB/s
Latency 74.1
54% 74.1 ns
Poor: 13%
This bench: 30.7%
Great: 52%

 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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