Asus M5A97 R2.0

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 30%
Sail boat
Desktop
Desktop 59%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 23%
Surfboard
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (22nd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 78 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 50.8%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics55.8% 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 Drive59.1% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
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 (58%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus M5A97 R2.0  (all builds)
Memory10 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20140407
Uptime0.2 Days
Run DateNov 12 '20 at 17:47
Run Duration129 Seconds
Run User TUR-User
Background CPU 58%
Watch Gameplay: 1060-6GB + 9600K How to compare your gameplay

 PC Performing below expectations (22nd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-8300-$168
Socket 942, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz, turbo 3.35 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (9th percentile)
50.8% Above average
Memory 70.3
1-Core 57
2-Core 86.9
46% 71.4 Pts
4-Core 171
8-Core 241
26% 206 Pts
64-Core 206
13% 206 Pts
Poor: 48%
This bench: 50.8%
Great: 64%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1060-6GB-$117
Asus(1043 8641) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 1911 MHz, MLim: 2002 MHz, Ram: 6GB, Driver: 457.09
Performing below potential (59th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
55.8% Above average
Lighting 68.6
Reflection 71.1
Parallax 61.6
56% 67.1 fps
MRender 71
Gravity 66.9
Splatting 66.6
56% 68.2 fps
Poor: 51%
This bench: 55.8%
Great: 60%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 750 EVO 250GB-$55
37GB free (System drive)
Firmware: MAT01B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 219 60 54 55 54 52 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (4th percentile)
59.1% Above average
Read 373
Write 256
Mixed 257
SusWrite 82.3
54% 242 MB/s
4K Read 20.7
4K Write 46.6
4K Mixed 28.9
93% 32.1 MB/s
DQ Read 227
DQ Write 223
DQ Mixed 239
176% 230 MB/s
Poor: 63%
This bench: 59.1%
Great: 114%
WD Blue 1TB (2012)-$37
174GB free
Firmware: 01.01A01
SusWrite @10s intervals: 106 112 109 110 111 112 MB/s
Performing below expectations (31st percentile)
74.8% Very good
Read 150
Write 144
Mixed 79.5
SusWrite 110
89% 121 MB/s
4K Read 1
4K Write 2.6
4K Mixed 1.2
223% 1.6 MB/s
Poor: 52%
This bench: 74.8%
Great: 109%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Corsair Vengeance DDR3 1600 C9 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR3 1333 MHz clocked @ 667 MHz
Performing below potential (9th percentile) - Ensure that the top XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
35.8% Below average
MC Read 14.5
MC Write 12.2
MC Mixed 12.8
38% 13.2 GB/s
SC Read 5.6
SC Write 5.8
SC Mixed 8.4
19% 6.6 GB/s
Latency 101
40% 101 ns
Poor: 30%
This bench: 35.8%
Great: 63%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical M5A97 R2.0 Builds (Compare 2,817 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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