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Asus M5A97 R2.0

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 5%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 57%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 5%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (71st percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 29 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 61.7%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics1.22% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive86.9% 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.
Memory8GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's sufficient for the vast majority of games. 8GB is also enough for moderate file and system caches which result in a very responsive system.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
MotherboardAsus M5A97 R2.0  (all builds)
Memory3.1 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20150626
Uptime0.1 Days
Run DateMay 28 '20 at 17:40
Run Duration114 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU3%

 PC Performing above expectations (71st percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-6300-$90
Socket 942, 1 CPU, 3 cores, 6 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.6 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (97th percentile)
61.7% Good
Memory 83.8
1-Core 70.6
2-Core 137
59% 97.1 Pts
4-Core 220
8-Core 286
32% 253 Pts
64-Core 286
18% 286 Pts
Poor: 44%
This bench: 61.7%
Great: 62%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD Radeon HD 8350
HP(103C 2127) 1GB
Driver: aticfx64.dll Ver. 15.201.1101.1001
Performing as expected (50th percentile)
1.22% Terrible
Lighting 1.4
Reflection 2.04
Parallax 1.66
1% 1.7 fps
MRender 1.95
Gravity 0.8
Splatting 2.09
1% 1.61 fps
Poor: 1%
This bench: 1.22%
Great: 1%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung PM871 M.2 2280 256GB
186GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EMT23D0Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 271 280 278 247 283 275 MB/s
Performing above expectations (67th percentile)
86.9% Excellent
Read 491
Write 288
Mixed 246
SusWrite 272
72% 324 MB/s
4K Read 31
4K Write 69
4K Mixed 34.5
128% 44.8 MB/s
DQ Read 272
DQ Write 242
DQ Mixed 200
166% 238 MB/s
Poor: 57%
This bench: 86.9%
Great: 102%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown GU512303EP0202 F3-12800CL9-2GBNQ GU512303EP0202 F3-12800CL9-2GBNQ 8GB
1333, 1333, 1333, 1333 MHz
2048, 2048, 2048, 2048 MB
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
40.6% Average
MC Read 16.2
MC Write 12.8
MC Mixed 13.4
40% 14.1 GB/s
SC Read 9.9
SC Write 8.1
SC Mixed 11.7
28% 9.9 GB/s
Latency 73.9
54% 73.9 ns
Poor: 38%
This bench: 40.6%
Great: 41%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical M5A97 R2.0 Builds (Compare 2,884 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 23%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 68%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 19%
Surfboard

Motherboard: Asus M5A97 R2.0 - $200

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 87% - Excellent Total price: $369
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