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 above expectations (61st percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 39 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
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 62.7%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics35.9% 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)
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 (82%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus M5A97 R2.0  (all builds)
Memory11.6 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit farger
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20150626
Uptime1.4 Days
Run DateSep 14 '19 at 23:17
Run Duration118 Seconds
Run User NOR-User
Background CPU 82%
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 PC Performing above expectations (61st 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, turbo 4.1 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (72nd percentile)
62.7% Good
Memory 82.7
1-Core 73.1
2-Core 137
60% 97.6 Pts
4-Core 232
8-Core 387
38% 310 Pts
64-Core 417
26% 417 Pts
Poor: 48%
This bench: 62.7%
Great: 68%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1050-Ti-$59
CLim: 1974 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 388.13
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
35.9% Below average
Lighting 46.1
Reflection 31.7
Parallax 38.5
38% 38.8 fps
MRender 38.5
Gravity 43.4
Splatting 38.1
33% 40 fps
Poor: 27%
This bench: 35.9%
Great: 33%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Crucial MX500 2TB-$132
1.5TB free (System drive)
Firmware: M3CR023
SusWrite @10s intervals: 30 15 33 34 34 34 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 83% Great: 125%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Corsair Vengeance LP DDR3 1600 C9 4x4GB
4 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR3 1333 MHz clocked @ 667 MHz
Performing below potential (11th percentile) - Ensure that the top XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
43% Average
MC Read 16.4
MC Write 14.5
MC Mixed 14.8
44% 15.2 GB/s
SC Read 9.4
SC Write 8.7
SC Mixed 11.9
29% 10 GB/s
Latency 75.7
53% 75.7 ns
Poor: 39%
This bench: 43%
Great: 64%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical M5A97 R2.0 Builds (Compare 2,813 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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HDDRAMUSB
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