Asus M5A97 LE 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 as expected (50th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 50 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. Additionally this processor can handle very light workstation, and even some very light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 70%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics50.8% 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)
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 7 is still a viable option, it's now 14 years and 8 months old. This system should be upgraded to Windows 10 which is generally faster and has an improved set of core utilities including better versions of explorer and task manager.
Very high background CPU (34%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
MotherboardAsus M5A97 LE R2.0  (all builds)
Memory5.5 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.1 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20121115
Uptime0 Days
Run DateFeb 11 '19 at 19:48
Run Duration105 Seconds
Run User LTU-User
Background CPU 34%
Watch Gameplay: 580 + 9600K How to compare your gameplay

 PC Performing as expected (50th 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 4.1 GHz
Performing way above expectations (99th percentile)
70% Good
Memory 86
1-Core 77.6
2-Core 155
64% 106 Pts
4-Core 292
8-Core 457
46% 375 Pts
64-Core 479
30% 479 Pts
Poor: 47%
This bench: 70%
Great: 65%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD RX 580-$130
CLim: 1350 MHz, MLim: 2000 MHz, Ram: 8GB, Driver: 19.1.2
Performing below potential (50th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
50.8% Above average
Lighting 60.5
Reflection 59
Parallax 58.4
49% 59.3 fps
MRender 70.8
Gravity 72.7
Splatting 57.4
54% 67 fps
Poor: 46%
This bench: 50.8%
Great: 56%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
WD Green 500GB (2012)
392GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 01.01A01
Relative performance n/a - benchmarks incomplete
Read 98.1
Mixed 48.1
55% 73.1 MB/s
4K Read 0.6
4K Write 2.8
4K Mixed 1
188% 1.47 MB/s
Poor: 34% Great: 79%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston 99U5403-065.A00LF 2x4GB
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 1066 MHz clocked @ 533 MHz
Performing below potential (2nd percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
24.5% Poor
MC Read 7.9
MC Write 7.7
MC Mixed 7
22% 7.53 GB/s
SC Read 7.5
SC Write 6.9
SC Mixed 6.6
20% 7 GB/s
Latency 71.3
56% 71.3 ns
Poor: 28%
This bench: 24.5%
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: 88% - Excellent Total price: $334
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