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Asus M5A97

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 14%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 67%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 12%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (51st percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 49 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 59.4%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics18.7% 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)
Boot Drive101% 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.
MotherboardAsus M5A97  (all builds)
Memory13.3 GB free of 32 GB @ 1.1 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20121025
Uptime0.5 Days
Run DateFeb 04 '22 at 23:13
Run Duration207 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU5%

 PC Performing as expected (51st percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-8120
Socket 942, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.1 GHz, turbo 3.25 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (76th percentile)
59.4% Above average
Memory 78.1
1-Core 68.3
2-Core 136
57% 94.2 Pts
4-Core 222
8-Core 318
34% 270 Pts
64-Core 313
19% 313 Pts
Poor: 46%
This bench: 59.4%
Great: 63%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD HD 6950-$290
XFX(1682 3122) 2GB
Driver: aticfx64.dll Ver. 15.301.1901.0
Performing above expectations (70th percentile)
18.7% Very poor
Lighting 24.2
Reflection 26.9
Parallax 23.6
20% 24.9 fps
MRender 22.6
Gravity 22.1
Splatting 17.8
17% 20.8 fps
Poor: 18%
This bench: 18.7%
Great: 21%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Evo 500GB-$85
412GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EMT01B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 372 404 425 425 425 427 MB/s
Performing below expectations (25th percentile)
101% Outstanding
Read 482
Write 448
Mixed 353
SusWrite 413
95% 424 MB/s
4K Read 35.9
4K Write 65.4
4K Mixed 45.2
147% 48.8 MB/s
DQ Read 274
DQ Write 218
DQ Mixed 235
179% 242 MB/s
Poor: 80%
This bench: 101%
Great: 134%
Seagate ST4000NC000-1FR168 4TB
3.5TB free
Firmware: CE03
SusWrite @10s intervals: 178 178 183 182 183 181 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (96th percentile)
99.5% Outstanding
Read 166
Write 164
Mixed 83.5
SusWrite 181
109% 149 MB/s
4K Read 0.6
4K Write 2
4K Mixed 0.7
140% 1.1 MB/s
Poor: 55%
This bench: 99.5%
Great: 99%
WD My Passport 25E1 1TB
158GB free, PID 25e1
Operating at USB 3.0 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 72 72 71 72 70 72 MB/s
Performing below expectations (33rd percentile)
30.3% Below average
Read 64.5
Write 65.5
Mixed 42.8
SusWrite 71.6
83% 61.1 MB/s
4K Read 0.5
4K Write 1.7
4K Mixed 0.9
90% 1.03 MB/s
Poor: 16%
This bench: 30.3%
Great: 65%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 32GB
1066, 1066, 1066, 1066 MHz
8192, 8192, 8192, 8192 MB
Performing below potential (4th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
23.1% Poor
MC Read 7.3
MC Write 7.2
MC Mixed 6.6
20% 7.03 GB/s
SC Read 7.7
SC Write 7.7
SC Mixed 7.5
22% 7.63 GB/s
Latency 84.2
48% 84.2 ns
Poor: 27%
This bench: 23.1%
Great: 101%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical M5A97 Builds (Compare 320 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 32%
Sail boat
Desktop
Desktop 68%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 26%
Raft

Motherboard: Asus M5A97 - $74

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 57% - Above average Total price: $439
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