Asus M5A97 LE 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 65.7%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Boot Drive52.6% 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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (17%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
5 years ago, 5 years ago.
MotherboardAsus M5A97 LE R2.0  (all builds)
Memory5.7 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colores
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20160324
Uptime1.2 Days
Run DateJun 09 '18 at 03:41
Run Duration64 Seconds
Run User CHL-User
Background CPU 17%

 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 4.1 GHz, turbo 4.05 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (90th percentile)
65.7% Good
Memory 84.6
1-Core 69.9
2-Core 140
60% 98 Pts
4-Core 253
8-Core 431
42% 342 Pts
64-Core 443
27% 443 Pts
Poor: 48%
This bench: 65.7%
Great: 68%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Crucial BX200 480GB-$160
254GB free (System drive)
Firmware: MU02.6 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (4th percentile)
52.6% Above average
Read 464
Write 219
Mixed 254
69% 312 MB/s
4K Read 24.4
4K Write 30.8
4K Mixed 10.4
67% 21.9 MB/s
DQ Read 25.6
DQ Write 34.5
DQ Mixed 40.5
28% 33.5 MB/s
Poor: 57%
This bench: 52.6%
Great: 95%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
HyperX Savage DDR3 1600 C9 2x4GB
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 1333 MHz clocked @ 667 MHz
Performing below potential (4th percentile) - Ensure that the top XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
27.6% Poor
MC Read 9.1
MC Write 8.9
MC Mixed 7.9
25% 8.63 GB/s
SC Read 9
SC Write 7.2
SC Mixed 8.8
24% 8.33 GB/s
Latency 72.4
55% 72.4 ns
Poor: 30%
This bench: 27.6%
Great: 62%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical M5A97 LE R2.0 Builds (Compare 1,453 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 21%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 65%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 17%
Surfboard

Motherboard: Asus M5A97 LE R2.0 - $200

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 86% - Excellent Total price: $344
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