Asus M5A97

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 34%
Sail boat
Desktop
Desktop 66%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 26%
Raft
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (47th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 53 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 58.4%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics53.8% is a reasonable 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle the majority of recent games but it will struggle with resolutions greater than 1080p at ultra detail levels. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive48.3% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
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.
Very high background CPU (36%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus M5A97  (all builds)
Memory4.8 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20120312
Uptime0.1 Days
Run DateFeb 12 '20 at 14:49
Run Duration145 Seconds
Run User GBR-User
Background CPU 36%
Watch Gameplay: 1060-6GB + 9600K How to compare your gameplay

 PC Performing as expected (47th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-6100-$68
AM3r2, 1 CPU, 3 cores, 6 threads
Base clock 3.8 GHz, turbo 3.8 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (89th percentile)
58.4% Above average
Memory 81.5
1-Core 60.5
2-Core 116
54% 86.1 Pts
4-Core 199
8-Core 246
29% 222 Pts
64-Core 251
16% 251 Pts
Poor: 41%
This bench: 58.4%
Great: 60%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1060-6GB-$117
Device(0000 0000) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 1974 MHz, MLim: 2002 MHz, Ram: 6GB, Driver: 432.0
Performing below potential (31st percentile) - GPU OC Guide
53.8% Above average
Lighting 65.7
Reflection 70.7
Parallax 65.4
54% 67.3 fps
MRender 66.5
Gravity 67
Splatting 66
54% 66.5 fps
Poor: 51%
This bench: 53.8%
Great: 60%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Tcsunbow X3 120GB
91GB free (System drive)
Firmware: S0212B0
SusWrite @10s intervals: 204 52 58 59 52 57 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (19th percentile)
48.3% Average
Read 402
Write 326
Mixed 168
SusWrite 80.5
54% 244 MB/s
4K Read 25
4K Write 19.6
4K Mixed 19.8
74% 21.5 MB/s
DQ Read 160
DQ Write 53.3
DQ Mixed 18.4
37% 77.3 MB/s
Poor: 35%
This bench: 48.3%
Great: 112%
Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 1TB-$28
814GB free
Firmware: CC46
SusWrite @10s intervals: 164 168 160 163 167 160 MB/s
Performing as expected (44th percentile)
88.8% Excellent
Read 146
Write 167
Mixed 75.3
SusWrite 164
101% 138 MB/s
4K Read 0.6
4K Write 1.3
4K Mixed 0.6
116% 0.83 MB/s
Poor: 55%
This bench: 88.8%
Great: 112%
ST325041 0AS 250GB
112GB free, PID 2338
Operating at USB 2.0 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 27 28 28 28 28 28 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (13th percentile)
13.8% Very poor
Read 29.3
Write 27.7
Mixed 23.7
SusWrite 27.6
37% 27.1 MB/s
4K Read 0.6
4K Write 1.1
4K Mixed 0.7
63% 0.8 MB/s
Poor: 14%
This bench: 13.8%
Great: 18%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 8GB
1333, 1333, 1333, 1333 MHz
2048, 2048, 2048, 2048 MB
Performing above expectations (84th percentile)
42.3% Average
MC Read 17.4
MC Write 12.4
MC Mixed 15.4
43% 15.1 GB/s
SC Read 8.6
SC Write 7.8
SC Mixed 11.7
27% 9.37 GB/s
Latency 77.8
51% 77.8 ns
Poor: 20%
This bench: 42.3%
Great: 51%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical M5A97 Builds (Compare 316 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 - $89

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 57% - Above average Total price: $499
The Best.
CPUGPUSSD
Intel Core i5-13600K $254Nvidia RTX 4060 $300Crucial MX500 250GB $40
Intel Core i5-12400F $133Nvidia RTX 4060-Ti $385Samsung 850 Evo 120GB $80
Intel Core i5-12600K $175Nvidia RTX 4070 $539Samsung 860 Evo 250GB $52
HDDRAMUSB
Seagate Barracuda 1TB (2016) $39Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 3200 C16 2x8GB $40SanDisk Extreme 64GB $72
WD Blue 1TB (2012) $37Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 3000 C15 2x8GB $48SanDisk Extreme 32GB $28
Seagate Barracuda 2TB (2016) $51G.SKILL Trident Z DDR4 3200 C14 4x16GB $351SanDisk Ultra Fit 32GB $16
If you make a purchase via one of these links, our site may earn a commission
Today's hottest deals
About  •  User Guide  •  FAQs  •  Email  •  Privacy  •  Developer  •  YouTube Feedback