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Asus M5A97 R2.0

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 6%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 55%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 5%
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 60%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics1.77% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (13%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus M5A97 R2.0  (all builds)
Memory10.4 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20120717
Uptime16.3 Days
Run DateMar 02 '18 at 13:43
Run Duration229 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 13%

 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-6100-$68
Socket 942, 1 CPU, 3 cores, 6 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz, turbo 3.35 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (96th percentile)
60% Good
Memory 84.7
1-Core 64.3
2-Core 115
56% 88 Pts
4-Core 198
8-Core 256
29% 227 Pts
64-Core 255
16% 255 Pts
Poor: 41%
This bench: 60%
Great: 60%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GeForce GT 610
EVGA(3842 2617) 2GB
CLim: 810 MHz, MLim: 250 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 388.13
Performing as expected (55th percentile)
1.77% Terrible
Lighting 2.23
Reflection 2.46
Parallax 1.81
2% 2.17 fps
MRender 2.24
Gravity 2.23
Splatting 1.74
2% 2.07 fps
Poor: 2%
This bench: 1.77%
Great: 2%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
SanDisk SSD Plus 240GB-$30
87GB free (System drive)
Firmware: Z32080RL Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 35% Great: 86%
Sandisk S128G 126GB
13GB free
Firmware: 3.1.0 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing above expectations (61st percentile)
44.1% Average
Read 431
Write 264
Mixed 289
72% 328 MB/s
4K Read 15.8
4K Write 7.61
4K Mixed 6.67
36% 10 MB/s
Poor: 29%
This bench: 44.1%
Great: 56%
Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 500GB-$18
36GB free
Firmware: KC45 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (12th percentile)
40% Average
Read 70.2
Write 69.2
Mixed 68.9
52% 69.4 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 0.71
4K Mixed 0.62
111% 0.68 MB/s
Poor: 27%
This bench: 40%
Great: 88%
Drobo 17.5TB
16TB free, PID 3344
Operating at USB 2.1 Speed
Performing way below expectations (8th percentile)
22.3% Poor
Read 27.5
Write 17.5
Mixed 19.9
26% 21.6 MB/s
4K Read 0.53
4K Write 4.68
4K Mixed 0.35
173% 1.85 MB/s
Poor: 22%
This bench: 22.3%
Great: 75%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 16GB
1333, 1333, 1333, 1333 MHz
4096, 4096, 4096, 4096 MB
Performing above expectations (73rd percentile)
44.1% Average
MC Read 17.5
MC Write 13.6
MC Mixed 15.7
45% 15.6 GB/s
SC Read 9
SC Write 8.9
SC Mixed 12.7
29% 10.2 GB/s
Latency 72.3
55% 72.3 ns
Poor: 25%
This bench: 44.1%
Great: 54%

 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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