Asus M5A99X EVO

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 16%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 59%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 11%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (35th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 65 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 an average single core score, this CPU can handle browsing the web, email, video playback and the majority of general computing tasks including light gaming when coupled with an appropriate GPU. Finally, with a gaming score of 51.1%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics31.1% 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 DriveThe boot partition is located on a mechanical or hybrid drive. Moving the system to an SSD will yield far faster boot times, better system responsiveness and faster application load times.
Memory16GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's more than sufficient for nearly all games. 16GB 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 (16%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus M5A99X EVO  (all builds)
Memory10.7 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20120312
Uptime4.2 Days
Run DateMay 19 '21 at 18:01
Run Duration124 Seconds
Run User GBR-User
Background CPU 16%

 PC Performing below expectations (35th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-8150-$770
AM3r2, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 3.9 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (10th percentile)
51.1% Above average
Memory 77
1-Core 57.4
2-Core 109
51% 81.1 Pts
4-Core 151
8-Core 140
20% 146 Pts
64-Core 149
9% 149 Pts
Poor: 38%
This bench: 51.1%
Great: 66%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 680-$360
Palit(1569 1180) 2GB
CLim: 1202 MHz, MLim: 1502 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 466.47
Performing below potential (54th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
31.1% Below average
Lighting 35.5
Reflection 35.2
Parallax 51.9
29% 40.9 fps
MRender 49.2
Gravity 45.2
Splatting 37.4
35% 43.9 fps
Poor: 29%
This bench: 31.1%
Great: 35%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 1TB-$31
157GB free (System drive)
Firmware: CC47
SusWrite @10s intervals: 97 36 114 114 104 104 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (17th percentile)
72.5% Very good
Read 158
Write 154
Mixed 86.7
SusWrite 95.1
91% 123 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 1.7
4K Mixed 1
172% 1.13 MB/s
Poor: 55%
This bench: 72.5%
Great: 112%
SanDisk Cruzer Force 32GB
3GB free, PID 557d
Operating at USB 2.1 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 5.2 5.4 6.3 5.7 6.9 6.2 MB/s
Performing as expected (53rd percentile)
10.9% Very poor
Read 29.3
Write 6.2
Mixed 9
SusWrite 5.9
13% 12.6 MB/s
4K Read 3.2
4K Write 1.5
4K Mixed 2.2
138% 2.3 MB/s
Poor: 5%
This bench: 10.9%
Great: 18%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 16GB
1333, 1333, 1333, 1333 MHz
4096, 4096, 4096, 4096 MB
Performing below expectations (39th percentile)
36.8% Below average
MC Read 14.2
MC Write 9.9
MC Mixed 14.3
37% 12.8 GB/s
SC Read 8.3
SC Write 7.7
SC Mixed 12
27% 9.33 GB/s
Latency 86.3
46% 86.3 ns
Poor: 25%
This bench: 36.8%
Great: 54%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical M5A99X EVO Builds (Compare 322 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 21%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 67%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 17%
Surfboard

Motherboard: Asus M5A99X EVO - $300

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 80% - Very good Total price: $516
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