Asus M5A97 R2.0

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 13%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 46%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 11%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way below expectations (9th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 91 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 relatively low single core score, this CPU can handle email, light web browsing and basic audio/video playback, but it will struggle to handle CPU intensive tasks. Finally, with a gaming score of 34.4%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is poor.
Graphics30.1% is a below average 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle older games but it will struggle to render recent games at resolutions greater than 1080p. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive22.7% is an extremely low SSD score, this system will benefit from a faster SSD.
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.
Very high background CPU (67%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus M5A97 R2.0  (all builds)
Memory1.7 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20131106
Uptime0.4 Days
Run DateJul 14 '19 at 23:11
Run Duration138 Seconds
Run User GBR-User
Background CPU 67%

 PC Performing way below expectations (9th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-6300-$47
Socket 942, 1 CPU, 3 cores, 6 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.45 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (1st percentile)
34.4% Below average
Memory 52.7
1-Core 29.4
2-Core 77.7
33% 53.3 Pts
4-Core 88.2
8-Core 165
15% 126 Pts
64-Core 192
12% 192 Pts
Poor: 44%
This bench: 34.4%
Great: 62%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD R9 290-$399
Asus(1043 0470) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 1000 MHz, MLim: 1260 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 19.6.2
Relative performance (0th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
30.1% Below average
Lighting 33.5
Reflection 31.5
Parallax 36.2
27% 33.7 fps
MRender 49.7
Gravity 46.2
Splatting 36.9
36% 44.3 fps
Poor: 41%
This bench: 30.1%
Great: 50%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Sandisk PLUS 240GB
145GB free (System drive)
Firmware: UF4500RL
SusWrite @10s intervals: 185 84 5.1 4.8 21 107 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (0th percentile)
22.7% Poor
Read 303
Write 263
Mixed 192
SusWrite 67.9
46% 206 MB/s
4K Read 8.6
4K Write 1.6
4K Mixed 5.6
21% 5.27 MB/s
Poor: 33%
This bench: 22.7%
Great: 56%
Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 1TB-$33
99GB free
Firmware: CC47
SusWrite @10s intervals: 101 100 104 141 132 114 MB/s
Performing below expectations (28th percentile)
81% Excellent
Read 167
Write 145
Mixed 80.3
SusWrite 115
93% 127 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 1.9
4K Mixed 0.9
164% 1.17 MB/s
Poor: 55%
This bench: 81%
Great: 112%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
G.SKILL RipjawsX DDR3 2133 C11 2x4GB
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 1600 MHz clocked @ 800 MHz
Performing way below expectations (7th percentile)
32.4% Below average
MC Read 14.9
MC Write 10.2
MC Mixed 12.5
36% 12.5 GB/s
SC Read 3
SC Write 4.4
SC Mixed 6.7
13% 4.7 GB/s
Latency 151
26% 151 ns
Poor: 32%
This bench: 32.4%
Great: 77%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical M5A97 R2.0 Builds (Compare 2,815 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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