Asus M5A97 R2.0

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 27%
Raft
Desktop
Desktop 57%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 21%
Surfboard
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way below expectations (13th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 87 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 49.2%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is below average.
Graphics50.2% 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 Drive53.4% 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.
Very high background CPU (86%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
5 years ago, 5 years ago.
MotherboardAsus M5A97 R2.0  (all builds)
Memory9.9 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit couleurs
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20131210
Uptime0 Days
Run DateMay 27 '18 at 01:05
Run Duration125 Seconds
Run User CAN-User
Background CPU 86%
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 PC Performing way below expectations (13th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-8120
Socket 942, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.1 GHz, turbo 3.15 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (9th percentile)
49.2% Average
Memory 73.8
1-Core 36.4
2-Core 76.7
42% 62.3 Pts
4-Core 135
8-Core 226
22% 180 Pts
64-Core 284
18% 284 Pts
Poor: 46%
This bench: 49.2%
Great: 63%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1060-6GB-$117
CLim: 1974 MHz, MLim: 2002 MHz, Ram: 6GB, Driver: 391.35
Performing below potential (5th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
50.2% Above average
Lighting 59.5
Reflection 70.1
Parallax 62.5
48% 64.1 fps
MRender 66.2
Gravity 64.5
Splatting 65.6
54% 65.4 fps
Poor: 51%
This bench: 50.2%
Great: 60%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Ssd2sc24 0G3LC726B104-327 240GB
15GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 524A Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing below expectations (22nd percentile)
53.4% Above average
Read 432
Write 166
Mixed 232
61% 277 MB/s
4K Read 18.2
4K Write 42.9
4K Mixed 17.2
72% 26.1 MB/s
DQ Read 96.2
DQ Write 89.3
DQ Mixed 53.5
51% 79.7 MB/s
Poor: 26%
This bench: 53.4%
Great: 75%
WD Green 2TB (2011)-$70
60GB free
Firmware: 51.0 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing below expectations (24th percentile)
41.9% Average
Read 79.9
Write 66.1
Mixed 67.5
54% 71.1 MB/s
4K Read 0.46
4K Write 0.81
4K Mixed 0.09
44% 0.45 MB/s
Poor: 31%
This bench: 41.9%
Great: 67%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Nanya NT4GC64B8HG0NF-CG 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
35.1% Below average
MC Read 13.2
MC Write 12.5
MC Mixed 13.2
37% 13 GB/s
SC Read 4.5
SC Write 5.8
SC Mixed 6.8
16% 5.7 GB/s
Latency 93
43% 93 ns
Poor: 37%
This bench: 35.1%
Great: 52%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical M5A97 R2.0 Builds (Compare 2,817 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 23%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 69%
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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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