Asus M5A97 R2.0

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (34th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 66 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 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 60.4%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Boot Drive23.6% is an extremely low SSD score, this system will benefit from a faster SSD.
Memory20GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's far more than any current game requires. 20GB will also allow for large file and system caches, virtual machine hosting, software development, video editing and batch multimedia 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.
Very high background CPU (36%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus M5A97 R2.0  (all builds)
Memory12 GB free of 20 GB @ 1.1 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20150626
Uptime0.2 Days
Run DateMar 08 '20 at 19:15
Run Duration138 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 36%
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 PC Performing below expectations (34th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-8350-$130
Socket 942, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 4 GHz
Performing below expectations (38th percentile)
60.4% Good
Memory 75.6
1-Core 66.9
2-Core 128
55% 90.1 Pts
4-Core 245
8-Core 425
41% 335 Pts
64-Core 412
26% 412 Pts
Poor: 48%
This bench: 60.4%
Great: 68%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1080-$195
Device(0000 0000) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 1911 MHz, MLim: 2502 MHz, Ram: 8GB, Driver: 398.82
Relative performance n/a - benchmarks incomplete
Lighting 79.4
194% 79.4 fps
Poor: 93% Great: 110%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Ocz-soli D3 480GB
102GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 2.25
SusWrite @10s intervals: 123 44 42 43 60 74 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (9th percentile)
23.6% Poor
Read 86
Write 64.5
Mixed 134
SusWrite 64.3
20% 87.1 MB/s
4K Read 20.5
4K Write 6.2
4K Mixed 14.4
53% 13.7 MB/s
Poor: 24%
This bench: 23.6%
Great: 39%
Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 500GB-$24
259GB free
Firmware: JC4B
SusWrite @10s intervals: 121 119 120 116 122 121 MB/s
Performing as expected (55th percentile)
60.4% Good
Read 90.8
Write 79.8
Mixed 60.7
SusWrite 120
64% 87.8 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 1.7
4K Mixed 1
172% 1.13 MB/s
Poor: 27%
This bench: 60.4%
Great: 88%
WD 5000AAJ External 500GB
264GB free, PID 1100
Operating at USB 2.0 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 25 26 27 26 27 27 MB/s
Performing below expectations (36th percentile)
16.6% Very poor
Read 29.3
Write 26
Mixed 24.3
SusWrite 26.2
36% 26.5 MB/s
4K Read 0.6
4K Write 2.1
4K Mixed 0.9
104% 1.2 MB/s
Poor: 15%
This bench: 16.6%
Great: 22%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 1600EL Series Corsair CMZ16GX3M2A1600C10 1600EL Series Corsair CMZ16GX3M2A1600C10 20GB
1066, 1066, 1066, 1066 MHz
2048, 8192, 2048, 8192 MB
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
35.7% Below average
MC Read 12.7
MC Write 12.8
MC Mixed 12
36% 12.5 GB/s
SC Read 8.2
SC Write 8.7
SC Mixed 9.3
25% 8.73 GB/s
Latency 89.1
45% 89.1 ns

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical M5A97 R2.0 Builds (Compare 2,823 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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