Asus M5A97 R2.0

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (20th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 80 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 53.4%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Boot Drive52.4% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
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 8 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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (20%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus M5A97 R2.0  (all builds)
Memory4.5 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20140407
Uptime5 Days
Run DateFeb 09 '18 at 20:56
Run Duration107 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 20%

 PC Performing below expectations (20th 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
Performing below expectations (29th percentile)
53.4% Above average
Memory 74
1-Core 58.2
2-Core 109
50% 80.4 Pts
4-Core 187
8-Core 214
26% 200 Pts
64-Core 239
15% 239 Pts
Poor: 44%
This bench: 53.4%
Great: 62%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
SanDisk SSD Plus 120GB-$42
34GB free (System drive)
Firmware: Z22000RL Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing below expectations (33rd percentile)
52.4% Above average
Read 478
Write 197
Mixed 213
65% 296 MB/s
4K Read 18.7
4K Write 45.4
4K Mixed 3.72
57% 22.6 MB/s
DQ Read 133
DQ Write 112
DQ Mixed 24.8
45% 90 MB/s
Poor: 35%
This bench: 52.4%
Great: 78%
WD My Passport 25E1 1TB
660GB free, PID 25e1
Operating at USB 2.1 Speed
Performing way below expectations (5th percentile)
15.2% Very poor
Read 27.8
Write 26.4
Mixed 25.2
34% 26.5 MB/s
4K Read 0.53
4K Write 1.71
4K Mixed 0.24
68% 0.83 MB/s
Poor: 16%
This bench: 15.2%
Great: 65%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Corsair Vengeance DDR3 1600 C9 2x4GB
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 1333 MHz clocked @ 667 MHz
Performing below potential (13th percentile) - Ensure that the top XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
34.8% Below average
MC Read 14.1
MC Write 11
MC Mixed 12.5
36% 12.5 GB/s
SC Read 7
SC Write 6.3
SC Mixed 7.8
20% 7.03 GB/s
Latency 92.4
43% 92.4 ns
Poor: 28%
This bench: 34.8%
Great: 62%

 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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