Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 6%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 54%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 6%
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 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 58.3%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics2.28% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive65.3% is a good SSD score. This drive enables fast boots, responsive applications and ensures minimum system IO wait times.
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 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 (37%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus M5A99FX PRO R2.0  (all builds)
Memory3.9 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20140407
Uptime0.1 Days
Run DateFeb 17 '17 at 03:21
Run Duration1313 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 37%

 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-6300-$47
Socket 942, 1 CPU, 3 cores, 6 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz
Performing above expectations (77th percentile)
58.3% Above average
Memory 85.6
1-Core 60.6
2-Core 107
54% 84.5 Pts
4-Core 170
8-Core 246
26% 208 Pts
64-Core 266
16% 266 Pts
Poor: 44%
This bench: 58.3%
Great: 62%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD HD 5770
AMD(1002 2543) 1GB
Driver: aticfx64.dll Ver. 15.200.1062.1004
Relative performance (0th percentile)
2.28% Terrible
Lighting 0
Reflection 6.96
Parallax 8.91
0% 5.29 fps
MRender 10.6
Gravity 8.03
Splatting 6.7
7% 8.45 fps
Poor: 10%
This bench: 2.28%
Great: 11%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Evo 250GB-$100
178GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EMT01B6Q Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (4th percentile)
65.3% Good
Read 372
Write 271
Mixed 150
58% 264 MB/s
4K Read 25.3
4K Write 37.7
4K Mixed 26.9
93% 30 MB/s
DQ Read 142
DQ Write 85.4
DQ Mixed 57.1
58% 94.9 MB/s
Poor: 72%
This bench: 65.3%
Great: 124%
Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 1TB-$33
931GB free
Firmware: CC4D Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing above expectations (62nd percentile)
97.2% Outstanding
Read 175
Write 164
Mixed 108
111% 149 MB/s
4K Read 1.09
4K Write 1.39
4K Mixed 0.42
118% 0.97 MB/s
Poor: 55%
This bench: 97.2%
Great: 112%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Crucial Ballistix Sport DDR3 1600 C9 2x4GB
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 1600 MHz clocked @ 800 MHz
Performing below potential (11th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
42.7% Average
MC Read 19.9
MC Write 12.7
MC Mixed 14.8
45% 15.8 GB/s
SC Read 6.6
SC Write 5.1
SC Mixed 7
18% 6.23 GB/s
Latency 71.5
56% 71.5 ns
Poor: 33%
This bench: 42.7%
Great: 64%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical M5A99FX PRO R2.0 Builds (Compare 1,063 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 34%
Sail boat
Desktop
Desktop 69%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 28%
Raft

Motherboard: Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0 - $200

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 57% - Above average Total price: $610
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