Asus M5A97 R2.0

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 49%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 67%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 39%
Jet ski
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (66th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 34 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 63.9%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics81.3% is a very good 3D score, it's the business. This GPU can handle recent 3D games at high resolutions and ultra detail levels.
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 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.
MotherboardAsus M5A97 R2.0  (all builds)
Memory5.3 GB free of 12 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20150626
Uptime5 Days
Run DateNov 19 '19 at 17:24
Run Duration160 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 14%
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 PC Performing above expectations (66th 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 4.35 GHz, turbo 4.3 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (81st percentile)
63.9% Good
Memory 84.6
1-Core 76.9
2-Core 136
61% 99.3 Pts
4-Core 236
8-Core 366
37% 301 Pts
64-Core 390
24% 390 Pts
Poor: 48%
This bench: 63.9%
Great: 68%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1070-$132
CLim: 1999 MHz, MLim: 2002 MHz, Ram: 8GB, Driver: 440.97
Performing below potential (66th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
81.3% Excellent
Lighting 101
Reflection 114
Parallax 108
82% 108 fps
MRender 95.7
Gravity 95.1
Splatting 101
80% 97.4 fps
Poor: 71%
This bench: 81.3%
Great: 88%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Evo 250GB-$100
68GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EMT02B6Q
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 1,660
Write 1,608
Mixed 1,813
379% 1,693 MB/s
4K Read 192
4K Write 125
4K Mixed 113
501% 143 MB/s
DQ Read 486
DQ Write 319
DQ Mixed 423
310% 409 MB/s
Poor: 72% Great: 124%
Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 250GB-$33
45GB free
Firmware: HP34
SusWrite @10s intervals: 86 85 86 87 87 88 MB/s
Performing as expected (51st percentile)
51.1% Above average
Read 91.5
Write 32.5
Mixed 57.8
SusWrite 86.4
50% 67.1 MB/s
4K Read 0.6
4K Write 1.8
4K Mixed 1
169% 1.13 MB/s
Poor: 19%
This bench: 51.1%
Great: 68%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown F3-14900CL9-4GBXL F3-14900CL9-4GBSR F3-14900CL9-4GBSR 12GB
1333, 1333, 1333 MHz
4096, 4096, 4096 MB
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
36.9% Below average
MC Read 12.7
MC Write 12.8
MC Mixed 12.1
36% 12.5 GB/s
SC Read 9.4
SC Write 9.1
SC Mixed 10.2
27% 9.57 GB/s
Latency 72.5
55% 72.5 ns
Poor: 28%
This bench: 36.9%
Great: 37%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical M5A97 R2.0 Builds (Compare 2,821 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: 71% - Very good Total price: $353
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