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Asus M5A97 EVO

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (29th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 71 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 47.1%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is below average.
Graphics32.6% 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)
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 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
High background CPU (26%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
2 years ago, 2 years ago.
MotherboardAsus M5A97 EVO  (all builds)
Memory25 GB free of 32 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit Farben
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20111207
Uptime0.4 Days
Run DateDec 30 '21 at 03:25
Run Duration140 Seconds
Run User DEU-User
Background CPU 26%

 PC Performing below expectations (29th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD Phenom II X4 965-$144
AM3r2, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.4 GHz, turbo 3.4 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (14th percentile)
47.1% Average
Memory 69.5
1-Core 47.9
2-Core 91.7
44% 69.7 Pts
4-Core 144
8-Core 155
20% 150 Pts
64-Core 153
10% 153 Pts
Poor: 35%
This bench: 47.1%
Great: 61%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 960-$198
Gigabyte(1458 36C2) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 1481 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 456.71
Performing below potential (65th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
32.6% Below average
Lighting 42.2
Reflection 43.2
Parallax 42.5
34% 42.6 fps
MRender 33.6
Gravity 39
Splatting 34
29% 35.5 fps
Poor: 30%
This bench: 32.6%
Great: 36%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Ct1000mx 50 1TB
605GB free (System drive)
Firmware: M3CR
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 1,313
Write 27.3
Mixed 49
96% 463 MB/s
4K Read 237
4K Write 1.8
4K Mixed 4.1
366% 81.1 MB/s
Poor: 56% Great: 115%
Sandisk PLUS 1000GB
121GB free
Firmware: UH51
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 1,399
Write 33.6
Mixed 64.8
104% 499 MB/s
4K Read 240
4K Write 2
4K Mixed 2.6
368% 81.6 MB/s
Poor: 28% Great: 58%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 32GB
1333, 1333, 1333, 1333 MHz
8192, 8192, 8192, 8192 MB
Performing way below expectations (8th percentile)
26.5% Poor
MC Read 11.2
MC Write 6.5
MC Mixed 10.2
27% 9.3 GB/s
SC Read 5.6
SC Write 4.8
SC Mixed 6.2
16% 5.53 GB/s
Latency 102
39% 102 ns
Poor: 27%
This bench: 26.5%
Great: 101%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical M5A97 EVO Builds (Compare 84 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 34%
Sail boat
Desktop
Desktop 67%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 27%
Raft

Motherboard: Asus M5A97 EVO - $69

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 86% - Excellent Total price: $299
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