Asus M5A97 PLUS

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (46th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 54 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.
Boot Drive89% is a very good SSD score. This drive is suitable for moderate workstation use, it will facilitate fast boots, responsive applications and ensure minimum IO wait times.
Memory32GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's far more than any current game requires. 32GB 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 8 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.
MotherboardAsus M5A97 PLUS  (all builds)
Memory28.7 GB free of 32 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1680 x 1050 - 32 Bit colors, 1920 x 1200 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20150724
Uptime0 Days
Run DateOct 16 '20 at 15:38
Run Duration145 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU4%

 PC Performing as expected (46th 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 above expectations (72nd percentile)
62.7% Good
Memory 80.4
1-Core 71.7
2-Core 143
59% 98.4 Pts
4-Core 244
8-Core 438
41% 341 Pts
64-Core 434
27% 434 Pts
Poor: 48%
This bench: 62.7%
Great: 68%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia Quadro 4000
HP(103C 0780) 2GB
Ram: 2GB, Driver: 311.66
Relative performance n/a - atypical extreme
Poor: 7% Great: 7%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Crucial MX500 500GB-$46
181GB free (System drive)
Firmware: M3CR023
SusWrite @10s intervals: 335 360 363 366 359 329 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (13th percentile)
89% Excellent
Read 476
Write 404
Mixed 404
SusWrite 352
92% 409 MB/s
4K Read 29.2
4K Write 67.1
4K Mixed 37.7
128% 44.7 MB/s
DQ Read 207
DQ Write 181
DQ Mixed 192
144% 193 MB/s
Poor: 78%
This bench: 89%
Great: 125%
Crucial MX500 500GB-$46
363GB free
Firmware: M3CR023
SusWrite @10s intervals: 336 361 364 366 354 327 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (13th percentile)
88.6% Excellent
Read 482
Write 414
Mixed 404
SusWrite 351
93% 413 MB/s
4K Read 28.5
4K Write 63.6
4K Mixed 38.9
127% 43.7 MB/s
DQ Read 195
DQ Write 173
DQ Mixed 190
141% 186 MB/s
Poor: 78%
This bench: 88.6%
Great: 125%
Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 1TB-$33
614GB free
Firmware: CC47
SusWrite @10s intervals: 171 173 171 172 173 172 MB/s
Performing above expectations (62nd percentile)
96.5% Outstanding
Read 165
Write 136
Mixed 85.5
SusWrite 172
102% 140 MB/s
4K Read 0.8
4K Write 1.7
4K Mixed 1
176% 1.17 MB/s
Poor: 55%
This bench: 96.5%
Great: 112%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston KHX1866C10D3/8G KHX1866C10D3/8G F3-2133C10-8GAB F3-2133C10-8GAB 32GB
1333, 1333, 1333, 1333 MHz
8192, 8192, 8192, 8192 MB
Performing above expectations (70th percentile)
43.1% Average
MC Read 16.7
MC Write 14.9
MC Mixed 14.6
44% 15.4 GB/s
SC Read 9.1
SC Write 8.3
SC Mixed 12.1
28% 9.83 GB/s
Latency 79.7
50% 79.7 ns
Poor: 42%
This bench: 43.1%
Great: 44%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical M5A97 PLUS Builds (Compare 124 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 22%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 68%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 18%
Surfboard

Motherboard: Asus M5A97 PLUS

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 77% - Very good Total price: $252
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