Asus M5A97 EVO R2.0

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 33%
Sail boat
Desktop
Desktop 62%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 27%
Raft
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (30th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 70 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 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 55.4%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics56.7% 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 Drive21.4% is an extremely low SSD score, this system will benefit from a faster SSD.
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.
Very high background CPU (53%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus M5A97 EVO R2.0  (all builds)
Memory8.1 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.1 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit kolorów
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20150212
Uptime0 Days
Run DateDec 26 '22 at 22:16
Run Duration133 Seconds
Run User POL-User
Background CPU 53%

 PC Performing below expectations (30th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-8320-$129
Socket 942, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.45 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (19th percentile)
55.4% Above average
Memory 71.1
1-Core 62.6
2-Core 114
51% 82.4 Pts
4-Core 215
8-Core 327
34% 271 Pts
64-Core 346
21% 346 Pts
Poor: 47%
This bench: 55.4%
Great: 65%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 6GB
Gigabyte(1458 371A) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 1961 MHz, MLim: 2002 MHz, Ram: 6GB, Driver: 516.94
Performing below potential (72nd percentile) - GPU OC Guide
56.7% Above average
Lighting 69.9
Reflection 74.5
Parallax 77
57% 73.8 fps
MRender 68.6
Gravity 70.8
Splatting 67.1
56% 68.8 fps
Poor: 51%
This bench: 56.7%
Great: 62%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Patriot Burst 240GB
20GB free (System drive)
Firmware: SBFM61.2
SusWrite @10s intervals: 55 75 29 25 18 24 MB/s
Performing below potential (0th percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
21.4% Poor
Read 40.3
Write 179
Mixed 21.5
SusWrite 37.8
16% 69.6 MB/s
4K Read 0.8
4K Write 42
4K Mixed 15.3
43% 19.4 MB/s
DQ Read 134
DQ Write 26.6
DQ Mixed 16.5
28% 58.9 MB/s
Poor: 39%
This bench: 21.4%
Great: 94%
WD Blue 1TB (2012)-$37
386GB free
Firmware: 01.01A01
SusWrite @10s intervals: 127 164 163 170 172 171 MB/s
Performing as expected (46th percentile)
82.1% Excellent
Read 125
Write 124
Mixed 82.2
SusWrite 161
90% 123 MB/s
4K Read 1.3
4K Write 2.4
4K Mixed 1.1
221% 1.6 MB/s
Poor: 52%
This bench: 82.1%
Great: 109%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown F3-12800CL9-4GBXL BLT4G3D1608DT1TX0. F3-12800CL9-4GBXL BLT4G3D1608DT1TX0. 16GB
1066, 1066, 1066, 1066 MHz
4096, 4096, 4096, 4096 MB
Performing way below expectations (10th percentile)
37.8% Below average
MC Read 14.2
MC Write 13.2
MC Mixed 13.3
39% 13.6 GB/s
SC Read 7.4
SC Write 8.2
SC Mixed 11
25% 8.87 GB/s
Latency 98.9
40% 98.9 ns
Poor: 38%
This bench: 37.8%
Great: 48%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical M5A97 EVO R2.0 Builds (Compare 581 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 38%
Jet ski
Desktop
Desktop 69%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 31%
Sail boat

Motherboard: Asus M5A97 EVO R2.0 - $166

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 70% - Very good Total price: $512
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