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Asus M5A97 EVO R2.0

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 13%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 55%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 11%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (39th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 61 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 a below average single core score, this CPU can handle email, web browsing and audio/video playback but it will struggle to handle modern 3D games or workstation tasks such as video editing. Finally, with a gaming score of 46.7%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is below average.
Graphics20.4% 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 Drive51.6% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (14%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
MotherboardAsus M5A97 EVO R2.0  (all builds)
Memory8.6 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.1 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit kolorów
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20150212
Uptime1.8 Days
Run DateOct 27 '22 at 08:58
Run Duration165 Seconds
Run User POL-User
Background CPU 14%

 PC Performing below expectations (39th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-8320-$95
Socket 942, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.45 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (5th percentile)
46.7% Average
Memory 53.2
1-Core 58.5
2-Core 109
43% 73.6 Pts
4-Core 217
8-Core 323
34% 270 Pts
64-Core 322
20% 322 Pts
Poor: 47%
This bench: 46.7%
Great: 65%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD RX 460-$75
CLim: 1236 MHz, MLim: 1750 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 22.10.1
Performing above expectations (71st percentile)
20.4% Poor
Lighting 25.3
Reflection 27.1
Parallax 33.4
21% 28.6 fps
MRender 26.6
Gravity 28.2
Splatting 20
20% 24.9 fps
Poor: 17%
This bench: 20.4%
Great: 22%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Patriot Burst 120GB
66GB free (System drive)
Firmware: SBFM61.3
SusWrite @10s intervals: 201 57 83 79 60 80 MB/s
Performing below potential (17th percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
51.6% Above average
Read 280
Write 226
Mixed 228
SusWrite 93.1
46% 207 MB/s
4K Read 20.6
4K Write 46
4K Mixed 24.2
87% 30.3 MB/s
DQ Read 177
DQ Write 181
DQ Mixed 140
116% 166 MB/s
Poor: 38%
This bench: 51.6%
Great: 88%
Samsung Spinpoint F3 1TB-$83
518GB free
Firmware: 1AJ10001
SusWrite @10s intervals: 102 103 94 102 101 101 MB/s
Performing as expected (42nd percentile)
57.1% Above average
Read 98.1
Write 112
Mixed 53
SusWrite 100
67% 90.9 MB/s
4K Read 0.8
4K Write 2.3
4K Mixed 1.2
209% 1.43 MB/s
Poor: 39%
This bench: 57.1%
Great: 75%
Samsung HD161HJ 160GB-$40
138GB free
Firmware: GF100-07
SusWrite @10s intervals: 75 75 74 74 75 75 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (96th percentile)
41.3% Average
Read 69.2
Write 73.4
Mixed 42.8
SusWrite 74.7
48% 65 MB/s
4K Read 0.5
4K Write 1.5
4K Mixed 0.6
115% 0.87 MB/s
Poor: 11%
This bench: 41.3%
Great: 42%
USB DISK 3.0 32GB
26GB free, PID 6300
Operating at USB 2.1 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 5.9 14 14 7.5 14 15 MB/s
Performing below expectations (32nd percentile)
11.2% Very poor
Read 49.9
Write 6.7
Mixed 13.7
SusWrite 11.8
21% 20.5 MB/s
4K Read 5.8
4K Write 0
4K Mixed 0
22% 1.93 MB/s
Poor: 6%
This bench: 11.2%
Great: 32%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Corsair CMZ4GX3M1A1600C9 CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9 CMZ4GX3M1A1600C9 CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9 16GB
1066, 1066, 1066, 1066 MHz
4096, 4096, 4096, 4096 MB
Performing way below expectations (9th percentile)
34% Below average
MC Read 12.7
MC Write 11.7
MC Mixed 11.8
34% 12.1 GB/s
SC Read 9.6
SC Write 9.2
SC Mixed 11.7
29% 10.2 GB/s
Latency 149
27% 149 ns
Poor: 32%
This bench: 34%
Great: 62%

 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 589 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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