Asus M5A97 PLUS

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 9%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 59%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 8%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (34th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 66 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 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 60%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics7.56% is a very low 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can only handle very basic 3D games but it's fine for general computing tasks.
Boot Drive88.4% 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 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Very high background CPU (33%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus M5A97 PLUS  (all builds)
Memory28.3 GB free of 32 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1680 x 1050 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20150724
Uptime25.2 Days
Run DateSep 16 '22 at 01:45
Run Duration164 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 33%

 PC Performing below expectations (34th 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 4.05 GHz (avg)
Performing below expectations (38th percentile)
60% Above average
Memory 77.2
1-Core 71.4
2-Core 135
57% 94.7 Pts
4-Core 234
8-Core 324
35% 279 Pts
64-Core 356
22% 356 Pts
Poor: 48%
This bench: 60%
Great: 68%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia Quadro 4000
HP(103C 0780) 2GB
CLim: 475 MHz, MLim: 702 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 377.83
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
7.56% Terrible
Lighting 8.3
Reflection 16.8
Parallax 10.9
7% 12 fps
MRender 16.3
Gravity 7.1
Splatting 10.6
9% 11.3 fps
Poor: 7%
This bench: 7.56%
Great: 7%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Crucial MX500 500GB-$45
291GB free (System drive)
Firmware: M3CR023
SusWrite @10s intervals: 343 375 385 374 350 342 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (13th percentile)
88.4% Excellent
Read 444
Write 392
Mixed 388
SusWrite 361
89% 397 MB/s
4K Read 30.7
4K Write 59.6
4K Mixed 34.9
123% 41.7 MB/s
DQ Read 252
DQ Write 225
DQ Mixed 225
173% 234 MB/s
Poor: 78%
This bench: 88.4%
Great: 125%
Crucial MX500 500GB-$45
167GB free
Firmware: M3CR023
SusWrite @10s intervals: 364 379 387 376 353 345 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (9th percentile)
83.4% Excellent
Read 430
Write 414
Mixed 400
SusWrite 367
91% 403 MB/s
4K Read 28.3
4K Write 45.1
4K Mixed 32.3
108% 35.2 MB/s
DQ Read 236
DQ Write 220
DQ Mixed 212
163% 223 MB/s
Poor: 78%
This bench: 83.4%
Great: 125%
Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 1TB-$28
437GB free
Firmware: CC47
SusWrite @10s intervals: 156 158 158 158 159 160 MB/s
Performing below expectations (23rd percentile)
76.3% Very good
Read 108
Write 90.8
Mixed 78.6
SusWrite 158
80% 109 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 1.7
4K Mixed 0.9
161% 1.1 MB/s
Poor: 55%
This bench: 76.3%
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 below potential (20th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
41.7% Average
MC Read 16.3
MC Write 14.4
MC Mixed 14.3
43% 15 GB/s
SC Read 8.7
SC Write 8.7
SC Mixed 10.5
27% 9.3 GB/s
Latency 85.9
47% 85.9 ns
Poor: 42%
This bench: 41.7%
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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