Asus M5A97 LE R2.0

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 15%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 64%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 12%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (55th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 45 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 56.9%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics20.9% 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)
Boot Drive81.8% 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.
Memory12GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's more than sufficient for nearly all games. 12GB also allows for very large file and system caches, software development and batch photo editing/processing.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 7 is still a viable option, it's now 14 years and 9 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.
High background CPU (22%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
4 years ago, 4 years ago.
MotherboardAsus M5A97 LE R2.0  (all builds)
Memory9.4 GB free of 12 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20160324
Uptime0 Days
Run DateAug 24 '19 at 14:40
Run Duration115 Seconds
Run User MYS-User
Background CPU 22%

 PC Performing as expected (55th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD Phenom II X4 955-$83
Socket 942, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz
Performing way above expectations (87th percentile)
56.9% Above average
Memory 82
1-Core 47.4
2-Core 91.2
48% 73.5 Pts
4-Core 186
8-Core 188
25% 187 Pts
64-Core 188
12% 188 Pts
Poor: 38%
This bench: 56.9%
Great: 60%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD R7 260X-$120
Device(7333 0000) 2GB
CLim: 1000 MHz, MLim: 1500 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 19.3.2
Performing above expectations (84th percentile)
20.9% Poor
Lighting 25
Reflection 28.1
Parallax 29.9
20% 27.7 fps
MRender 25.8
Gravity 22.1
Splatting 30.3
22% 26.1 fps
Poor: 18%
This bench: 20.9%
Great: 22%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 860 Evo 250GB-$52
121GB free (System drive)
Firmware: RVT02B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 263 259 233 250 252 254 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (13th percentile)
81.8% Excellent
Read 474
Write 283
Mixed 300
SusWrite 252
73% 327 MB/s
4K Read 26.7
4K Write 71.8
4K Mixed 35.2
124% 44.6 MB/s
DQ Read 223
DQ Write 187
DQ Mixed 136
121% 182 MB/s
Poor: 75%
This bench: 81.8%
Great: 128%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston 99U5471-020.A00LF 3x4GB
3 of 4 slots used
12GB DIMM DDR3 1333 MHz clocked @ 667 MHz
Performing below potential (38th percentile) - Ensure that the top XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
33.7% Below average
MC Read 14.7
MC Write 7.6
MC Mixed 12.7
33% 11.7 GB/s
SC Read 6.8
SC Write 6.6
SC Mixed 8.5
21% 7.3 GB/s
Latency 76.8
52% 76.8 ns
Poor: 26%
This bench: 33.7%
Great: 51%

 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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