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Asus M5A97 EVO R2.0

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 36%
Jet ski
Desktop
Desktop 67%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 27%
Raft
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (48th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 52 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 60.9%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above 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 Drive94.9% is a very good SSD score. This drive is suitable for moderate workstation use, it will facilitate fast boots, responsive applications and ensure minimum IO wait 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.
MotherboardAsus M5A97 EVO R2.0  (all builds)
Memory13.5 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit Farben
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20150212
Uptime0.1 Days
Run DateAug 16 '19 at 17:25
Run Duration149 Seconds
Run User DEU-User
Background CPU10%

 PC Performing as expected (48th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD Phenom II X4 965-$144
Socket 942, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.4 GHz, turbo 3.4 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (96th percentile)
60.9% Good
Memory 88.3
1-Core 49.5
2-Core 100
52% 79.3 Pts
4-Core 197
8-Core 200
26% 198 Pts
64-Core 195
12% 195 Pts
Poor: 35%
This bench: 60.9%
Great: 61%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 980-$500
CLim: 1455 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 388.13
Performing below potential (35th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
56.7% Above average
Lighting 75
Reflection 74.4
Parallax 61.4
61% 70.3 fps
MRender 75.3
Gravity 42.1
Splatting 60
48% 59.2 fps
Poor: 53%
This bench: 56.7%
Great: 66%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Evo 250GB-$100
184GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EMT03B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 300 301 300 302 302 304 MB/s
Performing below expectations (24th percentile)
94.9% Outstanding
Read 423
Write 403
Mixed 366
SusWrite 302
84% 374 MB/s
4K Read 33.1
4K Write 76.3
4K Mixed 48.5
153% 52.6 MB/s
DQ Read 276
DQ Write 242
DQ Mixed 254
192% 257 MB/s
Poor: 72%
This bench: 94.9%
Great: 124%
Samsung 850 Evo 250GB-$100
205GB free
Firmware: EMT02B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 310 304 305 304 304 305 MB/s
Performing below expectations (30th percentile)
98.2% Outstanding
Read 431
Write 399
Mixed 359
SusWrite 306
84% 374 MB/s
4K Read 35.8
4K Write 79.5
4K Mixed 51
162% 55.4 MB/s
DQ Read 276
DQ Write 241
DQ Mixed 256
192% 257 MB/s
Poor: 72%
This bench: 98.2%
Great: 124%
Toshiba HDWL120 2TB
1.5TB free
Firmware: JT000A
SusWrite @10s intervals: 131 132 132 133 133 133 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (98th percentile)
81.5% Excellent
Read 150
Write 139
Mixed 53.8
SusWrite 132
86% 119 MB/s
4K Read 1.5
4K Write 6.1
4K Mixed 0.6
242% 2.73 MB/s
Poor: 51%
This bench: 81.5%
Great: 80%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Team Team--Elite-1333 4x4GB
4 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR3 1333 MHz clocked @ 667 MHz
Performing below potential (5th percentile) - Ensure that the top XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
34.6% Below average
MC Read 14.8
MC Write 7.8
MC Mixed 12.8
34% 11.8 GB/s
SC Read 7.2
SC Write 6.5
SC Mixed 9.3
22% 7.67 GB/s
Latency 69.3
58% 69.3 ns
Poor: 35%
This bench: 34.6%
Great: 53%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical M5A97 EVO R2.0 Builds (Compare 588 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 38%
Jet ski
Desktop
Desktop 69%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 31%
Sail boat

Motherboard: Asus M5A97 EVO R2.0 - $166

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 72% - Very good Total price: $467
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