Asus M5A97 EVO R2.0

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 26%
Raft
Desktop
Desktop 57%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 20%
Surfboard
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (21st percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 79 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 48.1%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is below average.
Graphics48.2% 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 Drive20.3% is an extremely low SSD score, this system will benefit from a faster SSD.
Memory24GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's far more than any current game requires. 24GB will also allow for large file and system caches, virtual machine hosting, software development, video editing and batch multimedia processing.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Very high background CPU (100%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus M5A97 EVO R2.0  (all builds)
Memory17.4 GB free of 24 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20120717
Uptime0.9 Days
Run DateNov 14 '19 at 11:33
Run Duration176 Seconds
Run User ZWE-User
Background CPU 100%
Watch Gameplay: 1060-3GB + 9600K How to compare your gameplay

 PC Performing below expectations (21st 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 3.2 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (8th percentile)
48.1% Average
Memory 72.9
1-Core 48.1
2-Core 69.4
43% 63.5 Pts
4-Core 128
8-Core 190
20% 159 Pts
64-Core 219
14% 219 Pts
Poor: 46%
This bench: 48.1%
Great: 63%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1060-3GB-$119
CLim: 1949 MHz, MLim: 2002 MHz, Ram: 3GB, Driver: 441.20
Performing below potential (12th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
48.2% Average
Lighting 57
Reflection 65.2
Parallax 60.6
46% 60.9 fps
MRender 67.5
Gravity 62.3
Splatting 60.3
52% 63.4 fps
Poor: 48%
This bench: 48.2%
Great: 56%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
SanDisk Ultra II 120GB-$76
28GB free (System drive)
Firmware: X31200RL
SusWrite @10s intervals: 166 126 88 83 69 58 MB/s
Relative performance (0th percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
20.3% Poor
Read 200
Write 180
Mixed 159
SusWrite 98.4
36% 159 MB/s
4K Read 8.5
4K Write 2.3
4K Mixed 5.2
21% 5.33 MB/s
Poor: 51%
This bench: 20.3%
Great: 93%
WD Green 240GB (2018)-$35
72GB free
Firmware: UF360000
SusWrite @10s intervals: 116 126 123 133 140 138 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (9th percentile)
35.4% Below average
Read 315
Write 223
Mixed 192
SusWrite 129
48% 215 MB/s
4K Read 10.2
4K Write 16.2
4K Mixed 9.5
36% 12 MB/s
DQ Read 116
DQ Write 58.5
DQ Mixed 38.4
42% 71 MB/s
Poor: 34%
This bench: 35.4%
Great: 55%
Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 2TB-$50
335GB free
Firmware: CC24
SusWrite @10s intervals: 139 140 138 142 139 138 MB/s
Performing below expectations (28th percentile)
78% Very good
Read 133
Write 116
Mixed 73.8
SusWrite 139
85% 115 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 1.2
4K Mixed 0.8
140% 0.9 MB/s
Poor: 51%
This bench: 78%
Great: 114%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 24GB
1600, 1600, 1600 MHz
8192, 8192, 8192 MB
Performing as expected (47th percentile)
40.6% Average
MC Read 17.5
MC Write 13.9
MC Mixed 14.7
44% 15.4 GB/s
SC Read 4.9
SC Write 5.5
SC Mixed 7.6
17% 6 GB/s
Latency 94.8
42% 94.8 ns
Poor: 25%
This bench: 40.6%
Great: 72%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical M5A97 EVO R2.0 Builds (Compare 581 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 38%
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Desktop
Desktop 69%
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Workstation
Workstation 31%
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Motherboard: Asus M5A97 EVO R2.0 - $166

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 70% - Very good Total price: $512
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