Asus M5A97 LE R2.0

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 14%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 66%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 12%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (56th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 44 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 58.2%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics18.4% 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)
Boot Drive104% is a very good SSD score. This drive is suitable for moderate workstation use, it will facilitate fast boots, responsive applications and ensure minimum IO wait times.
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.
MotherboardAsus M5A97 LE R2.0  (all builds)
Memory11.8 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.1 GHz
Display2560 x 1440 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20150324
Uptime0 Days
Run DateSep 27 '18 at 14:10
Run Duration141 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU2%

 PC Performing as expected (56th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-6300-$47
Socket 942, 1 CPU, 3 cores, 6 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.45 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (77th percentile)
58.2% Above average
Memory 78.5
1-Core 66.4
2-Core 131
56% 92.1 Pts
4-Core 206
8-Core 302
32% 254 Pts
64-Core 300
19% 300 Pts
Poor: 44%
This bench: 58.2%
Great: 62%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 750-Ti-$92
CLim: 1346 MHz, MLim: 1350 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 398.82
Performing way above expectations (87th percentile)
18.4% Very poor
Lighting 23.2
Reflection 17.6
Parallax 20.8
19% 20.5 fps
MRender 25.7
Gravity 22.7
Splatting 17.6
18% 22 fps
Poor: 16%
This bench: 18.4%
Great: 19%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Evo 500GB-$94
278GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EMT02B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 401 381 344 345 350 348 MB/s
Performing below expectations (29th percentile)
104% Outstanding
Read 488
Write 441
Mixed 383
SusWrite 362
94% 418 MB/s
4K Read 39.1
4K Write 72.8
4K Mixed 49.7
162% 53.9 MB/s
DQ Read 277
DQ Write 242
DQ Mixed 258
194% 259 MB/s
Poor: 80%
This bench: 104%
Great: 134%
WD Black 1TB (2010)-$40
458GB free
Firmware: 05.01D05
SusWrite @10s intervals: 118 118 119 121 121 121 MB/s
Performing above expectations (79th percentile)
66.7% Good
Read 112
Write 101
Mixed 74
SusWrite 120
75% 102 MB/s
4K Read 1.1
4K Write 2.4
4K Mixed 1
201% 1.5 MB/s
Poor: 35%
This bench: 66.7%
Great: 76%
WD My Book Duo 0A10 2TB
73GB free, PID 0a10
Operating at USB 2.1 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 30 31 30 32 31 32 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (9th percentile)
16.1% Very poor
Read 29.2
Write 30
Mixed 23
SusWrite 30.9
39% 28.3 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 1.6
4K Mixed 0.9
88% 1.07 MB/s
Poor: 15%
This bench: 16.1%
Great: 56%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston 9905403-447.A00LF 99U5402-444.A00LF 9905403-447.A00LF 99U5402-434.A00LF 16GB
1066, 1066, 1066, 1066 MHz
4096, 4096, 4096, 4096 MB
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
38.7% Below average
MC Read 15.1
MC Write 12.6
MC Mixed 13.5
39% 13.7 GB/s
SC Read 8.4
SC Write 7.8
SC Mixed 10
25% 8.73 GB/s
Latency 83.3
48% 83.3 ns

 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 1,455 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: 88% - Excellent Total price: $334
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