Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 9%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 57%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 6%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way below expectations (18th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 82 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 52.4%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics14.9% is a very low 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can only handle very basic 3D games but it's fine for general computing tasks.
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.
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 7 is still a viable option, it's now 14 years and 9 months old. This system should be upgraded to Windows 10 which is generally faster and has an improved set of core utilities including better versions of explorer and task manager.
Very high background CPU (70%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus M5A99FX PRO R2.0  (all builds)
Memory1.1 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1680 x 1050 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20121115
Uptime0.3 Days
Run DateOct 29 '17 at 12:03
Run Duration95 Seconds
Run User GBR-User
Background CPU 70%

 PC Performing way below expectations (18th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-4300-$73
Socket 942, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.8 GHz
Performing as expected (51st percentile)
52.4% Above average
Memory 81.7
1-Core 62.5
2-Core 108
54% 83.9 Pts
4-Core 135
8-Core 147
19% 141 Pts
64-Core 178
11% 178 Pts
Poor: 36%
This bench: 52.4%
Great: 60%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD HD 7870-$203
Gigabyte(1458 2554) 2GB
CLim: 1100 MHz, MLim: 1200 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 17.9.1
Performing below potential (0th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
14.9% Very poor
Lighting 17.8
Reflection 17.4
Parallax 19.9
14% 18.4 fps
MRender 18
Gravity 17.7
Splatting 21.2
16% 19 fps
Poor: 24%
This bench: 14.9%
Great: 28%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 2TB-$50
154GB free (System drive)
Firmware: CC27 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (11th percentile)
61.2% Good
Read 112
Write 102
Mixed 29.2
59% 81 MB/s
4K Read 0.2
4K Write 0.72
4K Mixed 0.15
38% 0.36 MB/s
Poor: 51%
This bench: 61.2%
Great: 114%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Crucial CT51264BA160B.D16F 2x4GB
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 1333 MHz clocked @ 667 MHz
Performing below potential (11th percentile) - Ensure that the top XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
38.1% Below average
MC Read 15
MC Write 11.1
MC Mixed 15
39% 13.7 GB/s
SC Read 6.6
SC Write 6.8
SC Mixed 8
20% 7.13 GB/s
Latency 77.4
52% 77.4 ns
Poor: 34%
This bench: 38.1%
Great: 62%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical M5A99FX PRO R2.0 Builds (Compare 1,063 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 34%
Sail boat
Desktop
Desktop 69%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 28%
Raft

Motherboard: Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0 - $200

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 57% - Above average Total price: $610
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