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 way above expectations (98th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 2 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. This PC is likely operated by a technical master!
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 59.7%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics50.1% 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)
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.
MotherboardAsus M5A97 R2.0  (all builds)
Memory12.7 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20130116
Uptime0 Days
Run DateMar 06 '19 at 02:42
Run Duration82 Seconds
Run User CAN-User
Background CPU5%

 PC Performing way above expectations (98th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-6100-$68
Socket 942, 1 CPU, 3 cores, 6 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz, turbo 3.3 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (96th percentile)
59.7% Above average
Memory 83.9
1-Core 64.7
2-Core 122
56% 90.1 Pts
4-Core 199
8-Core 255
29% 227 Pts
64-Core 254
16% 254 Pts
Poor: 41%
This bench: 59.7%
Great: 60%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD R9 290-$399
AMD(1002 0B00) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 947 MHz, MLim: 1250 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 17.7
Performing way above expectations (96th percentile)
50.1% Above average
Lighting 62.6
Reflection 54.4
Parallax 70.2
51% 62.4 fps
MRender 53.3
Gravity 49.2
Splatting 70.1
48% 57.5 fps
Poor: 41%
This bench: 50.1%
Great: 50%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Adata XPG SX900 128GB-$103
4GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 5.8.2
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 338
Write 154
Mixed 191
50% 228 MB/s
4K Read 26.3
4K Write 67.1
4K Mixed 29.1
113% 40.8 MB/s
DQ Read 196
DQ Write 139
DQ Mixed 130
107% 155 MB/s
Poor: 51% Great: 82%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Adata 10242398 16GB
1333, 1333, 1333, 1333 MHz
4096, 4096, 4096, 4096 MB
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
43.8% Average
MC Read 17.7
MC Write 13.4
MC Mixed 15.8
45% 15.6 GB/s
SC Read 8.3
SC Write 8
SC Mixed 12.3
27% 9.53 GB/s
Latency 73.5
54% 73.5 ns
Poor: 42%
This bench: 43.8%
Great: 44%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical M5A97 R2.0 Builds (Compare 2,833 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: 71% - Very good Total price: $354
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