Asus M5A97 R2.0

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (61st percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 39 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
ProcessorWith an average single core score, this CPU can handle browsing the web, email, video playback and the majority of general computing tasks including light gaming when coupled with an appropriate GPU. Finally, with a gaming score of 54.4%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics27.9% 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)
Memory14GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's more than sufficient for nearly all games. 14GB 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.
Very high background CPU (53%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
5 years ago, 5 years ago.
MotherboardAsus M5A97 R2.0  (all builds)
Memory11.8 GB free of 14 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1200 - 32 Bit väriä
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20150626
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJan 23 '19 at 21:40
Run Duration90 Seconds
Run User FIN-User
Background CPU 53%

 PC Performing above expectations (61st percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD Phenom II X6 1055T-$175
Socket 942, 1 CPU, 6 cores, 6 threads
Base clock 2.8 GHz, turbo 2.8 GHz (avg)
Performing as expected (55th percentile)
54.4% Above average
Memory 79.6
1-Core 40.8
2-Core 82.7
45% 67.7 Pts
4-Core 163
8-Core 217
24% 190 Pts
64-Core 207
13% 207 Pts
Poor: 46%
This bench: 54.4%
Great: 61%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 670-$435
PNY(196E 097A) 2GB
CLim: 1202 MHz, MLim: 1502 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 388.13
Performing below potential (66th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
27.9% Poor
Lighting 32
Reflection 33
Parallax 41.3
26% 35.4 fps
MRender 46.5
Gravity 37.7
Splatting 33.9
32% 39.4 fps
Poor: 25%
This bench: 27.9%
Great: 31%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Y6-120G 120GB
5GB free (System drive)
Firmware: R0522A0
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
Read 417
Write 357
Mixed 228
248% 334 MB/s
4K Read 16.5
4K Write 34.5
4K Mixed 10.2
2,460% 20.4 MB/s
DQ Read 78.4
DQ Write 31.4
DQ Mixed 1.1
170% 37 MB/s
Poor: 28% Great: 66%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown Samsung M378B5673EH1-CH9 Kingston 9905458-009.A00LF Samsung M378B5673EH1-CH9 14GB
1333, 1333, 1333, 1333 MHz
8192, 2048, 2048, 2048 MB
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
32.9% Below average
MC Read 14.7
MC Write 6.9
MC Mixed 12.7
33% 11.4 GB/s
SC Read 6.1
SC Write 6.4
SC Mixed 9
20% 7.17 GB/s
Latency 81.2
49% 81.2 ns
Poor: 21%
This bench: 32.9%
Great: 33%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical M5A97 R2.0 Builds (Compare 2,844 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 23%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 69%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 19%
Surfboard

Motherboard: Asus M5A97 R2.0 - $89

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 70% - Very good Total price: $358
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