Asus M5A97 R2.0

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 29%
Raft
Desktop
Desktop 60%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 23%
Surfboard
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (27th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 73 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 48.1%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is below average.
Graphics56.7% 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 Drive63.3% is a good SSD score. This drive enables fast boots, responsive applications and ensures minimum system IO wait times.
Memory24GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's far more than any current game requires. 24GB will also allow for large file and system caches, virtual machine hosting, software development, video editing and batch multimedia processing.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Very high background CPU (56%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus M5A97 R2.0  (all builds)
Memory20.8 GB free of 24 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit färger
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20140407
Uptime0 Days
Run DateMar 09 '22 at 14:20
Run Duration154 Seconds
Run User GBR-User
Background CPU 56%
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 PC Performing below expectations (27th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-6350 Six-Core-$100
Socket 942, 1 CPU, 3 cores, 6 threads
Base clock 3.9 GHz, turbo 3.9 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (5th percentile)
48.1% Average
Memory 70.2
1-Core 66
2-Core 89.4
48% 75.2 Pts
4-Core 144
8-Core 199
22% 171 Pts
64-Core 273
17% 273 Pts
Poor: 48%
This bench: 48.1%
Great: 66%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1060-6GB-$117
Asus(1043 8619) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 1911 MHz, MLim: 2002 MHz, Ram: 6GB, Driver: 497.09
Performing below potential (73rd percentile) - GPU OC Guide
56.7% Above average
Lighting 70
Reflection 73
Parallax 67.2
57% 70.1 fps
MRender 67.2
Gravity 71
Splatting 67.2
56% 68.5 fps
Poor: 51%
This bench: 56.7%
Great: 60%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 750 EVO 250GB-$130
186GB free (System drive)
Firmware: MAT01B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 133 174 198 160 180 187 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (6th percentile)
63.3% Good
Read 406
Write 389
Mixed 183
SusWrite 172
64% 288 MB/s
4K Read 27.4
4K Write 42.3
4K Mixed 20.8
90% 30.2 MB/s
DQ Read 213
DQ Write 205
DQ Mixed 107
109% 175 MB/s
Poor: 63%
This bench: 63.3%
Great: 114%
WD Green 1TB (2011)-$64
539GB free
Firmware: 01.01A01
SusWrite @10s intervals: 99 96 98 97 99 99 MB/s
Performing below expectations (32nd percentile)
57.1% Above average
Read 100
Write 99
Mixed 80.7
SusWrite 98
70% 94.6 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 2.4
4K Mixed 1
185% 1.37 MB/s
Poor: 38%
This bench: 57.1%
Great: 85%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston KHX1600C9D3/4GX Corsair CMY16GX3M2A1600C9 KHX1600C9D3/4GX Corsair CMY16GX3M2A1600C9 24GB
1333, 1333, 1333, 1333 MHz
4096, 8192, 4096, 8192 MB
Performing way below expectations (18th percentile)
37.7% Below average
MC Read 15.9
MC Write 12.5
MC Mixed 13.2
40% 13.9 GB/s
SC Read 7.6
SC Write 6.9
SC Mixed 7.8
21% 7.43 GB/s
Latency 101
40% 101 ns
Poor: 38%
This bench: 37.7%
Great: 67%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical M5A97 R2.0 Builds (Compare 2,827 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: $354
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