Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (33rd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 67 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 62.5%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Boot Drive73.2% is a good SSD score. This drive enables fast boots, responsive applications and ensures minimum system 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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (11%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
MotherboardAsus M5A99FX PRO R2.0  (all builds)
Memory23.1 GB free of 32 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20140407
Uptime0.8 Days
Run DateJan 13 '17 at 00:27
Run Duration168 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 11%
Watch Gameplay: 1080 + 9600K How to compare your gameplay

 PC Performing below expectations (33rd 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 above expectations (61st percentile)
62.5% Good
Memory 80
1-Core 70.4
2-Core 132
58% 94.3 Pts
4-Core 243
8-Core 395
39% 319 Pts
64-Core 411
25% 411 Pts
Poor: 48%
This bench: 62.5%
Great: 68%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1080-$400
EVGA(3842 6288) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 2025 MHz, MLim: 2502 MHz, Ram: 8GB, Driver: 376.33
Relative performance n/a - benchmarks incomplete
Lighting 120
Reflection 148
Parallax 131
98% 133 fps
Gravity 144
Splatting 99.8
105% 122 fps
Poor: 93% Great: 110%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 840 Evo 500GB-$150
68GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EXT0BB6Q Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (6th percentile)
73.2% Very good
Read 482
Write 312
Mixed 335
83% 377 MB/s
4K Read 34.4
4K Write 40
4K Mixed 23
103% 32.4 MB/s
DQ Read 86.9
DQ Write 96.3
DQ Mixed 36
42% 73.1 MB/s
Poor: 72%
This bench: 73.2%
Great: 126%
OCZ SOLID3 60GB
21GB free
Firmware: 2.15 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing below expectations (36th percentile)
38.3% Below average
Read 198
Write 58.5
Mixed 91.8
25% 116 MB/s
4K Read 23.6
4K Write 58.6
4K Mixed 12.3
82% 31.5 MB/s
DQ Read 75.2
DQ Write 57.2
DQ Mixed 21.3
28% 51.2 MB/s
Poor: 26%
This bench: 38.3%
Great: 50%
Seagate Desktop HDD 4TB (2013)-$52
2.5TB free
Firmware: CC54 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing as expected (52nd percentile)
79.8% Very good
Read 155
Write 124
Mixed 141
106% 140 MB/s
4K Read 0.65
4K Write 1.48
4K Mixed 0.17
73% 0.77 MB/s
Poor: 46%
This bench: 79.8%
Great: 96%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Corsair Vengeance Pro DDR3 1866 C9 4x8GB
4 of 4 slots used
32GB DIMM DDR3 1333 MHz clocked @ 667 MHz
Performing below potential (11th percentile) - Ensure that the top XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
42.1% Average
MC Read 16.1
MC Write 14.6
MC Mixed 14.2
43% 15 GB/s
SC Read 9
SC Write 8.6
SC Mixed 11.8
28% 9.8 GB/s
Latency 80.5
50% 80.5 ns
Poor: 39%
This bench: 42.1%
Great: 86%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical M5A99FX PRO R2.0 Builds (Compare 1,063 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 34%
Sail boat
Desktop
Desktop 69%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 28%
Raft

Motherboard: Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0 - $200

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 57% - Above average Total price: $610
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