Asus M5A97 R2.0

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (25th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 75 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 51.5%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics3.38% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
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 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
High background CPU (26%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus M5A97 R2.0  (all builds)
Memory2.9 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.1 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit färger
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20131106
Uptime0.4 Days
Run DateJan 04 '20 at 15:01
Run Duration130 Seconds
Run User SWE-User
Background CPU 26%

 PC Performing below expectations (25th 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, turbo 3.75 GHz (avg)
Performing as expected (43rd percentile)
51.5% Above average
Memory 70.8
1-Core 63.9
2-Core 119
52% 84.7 Pts
4-Core 188
8-Core 189
25% 188 Pts
64-Core 158
10% 158 Pts
Poor: 36%
This bench: 51.5%
Great: 60%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD R7 250
Asus(1043 0462) 1GB
CLim: 1050 MHz, MLim: 1150 MHz, Ram: 1GB, Driver: 17.7
Relative performance (0th percentile)
3.38% Terrible
Lighting 0.07
Reflection 11.8
Parallax 13.4
0% 8.4 fps
MRender 12.4
Gravity 9.73
Splatting 13.3
10% 11.8 fps
Poor: 7%
This bench: 3.38%
Great: 9%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 1TB-$28
870GB free (System drive)
Firmware: CC47
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 1,553
Write 44.2
Mixed 67.2
399% 555 MB/s
4K Read 195
4K Write 1.5
4K Mixed 2.2
8,414% 66.4 MB/s
Poor: 55% Great: 112%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
HyperX Savage DDR3 1600 C9 2x4GB
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 1066 MHz clocked @ 533 MHz
Performing below potential (7th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
30.8% Below average
MC Read 11.1
MC Write 10.5
MC Mixed 10.8
31% 10.8 GB/s
SC Read 7
SC Write 7.3
SC Mixed 7.2
20% 7.17 GB/s
Latency 99.4
40% 99.4 ns
Poor: 30%
This bench: 30.8%
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 2,814 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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