Asus M5A97

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 11%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 62%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 8%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (72nd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 28 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 61.1%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics15.8% 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.
Memory14GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's more than sufficient for nearly all games. 14GB also allows for very large file and system caches, software development and batch photo editing/processing.
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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (13%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus M5A97  (all builds)
Memory9.4 GB free of 14 GB @ 1.1 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colores
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20111124
Uptime0.2 Days
Run DateApr 15 '18 at 00:47
Run Duration134 Seconds
Run User MEX-User
Background CPU 13%

 PC Performing above expectations (72nd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-6100-$68
AM3r2, 1 CPU, 3 cores, 6 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz
Performing way above expectations (98th percentile)
61.1% Good
Memory 81.1
1-Core 65.7
2-Core 126
56% 90.8 Pts
4-Core 230
8-Core 289
33% 259 Pts
64-Core 300
18% 300 Pts
Poor: 41%
This bench: 61.1%
Great: 60%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GT 1030
Gigabyte(1458 375D) 2GB
CLim: 1911 MHz, MLim: 1502 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 388.13
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
15.8% Very poor
Lighting 19.7
Reflection 15.2
Parallax 18.4
16% 17.8 fps
MRender 16
Gravity 18.9
Splatting 20.7
16% 18.5 fps
Poor: 11%
This bench: 15.8%
Great: 15%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 1TB-$32
457GB free
Firmware: CC57 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing below expectations (37th percentile)
85.5% Excellent
Read 152
Write 146
Mixed 144
111% 147 MB/s
4K Read 0.88
4K Write 1.72
4K Mixed 0.25
96% 0.95 MB/s
Poor: 55%
This bench: 85.5%
Great: 112%
Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 1TB-$32
303GB free (System drive)
Firmware: CC45 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing above expectations (78th percentile)
103% Outstanding
Read 184
Write 175
Mixed 155
129% 172 MB/s
4K Read 0.82
4K Write 1.93
4K Mixed 0.24
97% 1 MB/s
Poor: 55%
This bench: 103%
Great: 112%
Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 1TB-$32
262GB free
Firmware: CC61 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing as expected (48th percentile)
90.5% Outstanding
Read 155
Write 160
Mixed 140
114% 152 MB/s
4K Read 0.68
4K Write 1.75
4K Mixed 0.2
83% 0.87 MB/s
Poor: 55%
This bench: 90.5%
Great: 112%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 14GB
1066, 1066, 1066, 1066 MHz
4096, 4096, 4096, 2048 MB
Performing above expectations (72nd percentile)
39.5% Below average
MC Read 15.1
MC Write 13.2
MC Mixed 13.3
40% 13.9 GB/s
SC Read 8.4
SC Write 8.6
SC Mixed 11.2
27% 9.4 GB/s
Latency 78.5
51% 78.5 ns
Poor: 21%
This bench: 39.5%
Great: 52%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical M5A97 Builds (Compare 316 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 32%
Sail boat
Desktop
Desktop 68%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 26%
Raft

Motherboard: Asus M5A97 - $89

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 57% - Above average Total price: $499
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