Asus M5A97 LE R2.0

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 28%
Raft
Desktop
Desktop 71%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 23%
Surfboard
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (62nd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 38 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 65.7%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics37.6% 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 Drive71.4% is a good SSD score. This drive enables fast boots, responsive applications and ensures minimum system 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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (15%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus M5A97 LE R2.0  (all builds)
Memory11.9 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20121107
Uptime1 Days
Run DateFeb 01 '20 at 12:18
Run Duration125 Seconds
Run User GBR-User
Background CPU 15%

 PC Performing above expectations (62nd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-8320-$125
Socket 942, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.45 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (97th percentile)
65.7% Good
Memory 90.7
1-Core 64.3
2-Core 122
59% 92.2 Pts
4-Core 222
8-Core 373
36% 297 Pts
64-Core 396
24% 396 Pts
Poor: 47%
This bench: 65.7%
Great: 65%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD R9 280X-$500
MSI(1462 2775) 3GB
CLim: 1020 MHz, MLim: 1500 MHz, Ram: 3GB, Driver: 19.12.2
Performing way above expectations (93rd percentile)
37.6% Below average
Lighting 48.7
Reflection 32.2
Parallax 60.4
40% 47.1 fps
MRender 31
Gravity 50.1
Splatting 40.6
33% 40.6 fps
Poor: 31%
This bench: 37.6%
Great: 39%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Intel SS DSC2BW120A3 120GB
83GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 400i
SusWrite @10s intervals: 138 126 136 131 131 131 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (97th percentile)
71.4% Very good
Read 378
Write 154
Mixed 212
SusWrite 132
48% 219 MB/s
4K Read 31.5
4K Write 65.4
4K Mixed 35.5
128% 44.1 MB/s
DQ Read 239
DQ Write 156
DQ Mixed 177
138% 191 MB/s
Poor: 50%
This bench: 71.4%
Great: 71%
Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 2TB-$37
1TB free
Firmware: CC4B
SusWrite @10s intervals: 132 128 127 129 131 129 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (11th percentile)
60.9% Good
Read 83.2
Write 84
Mixed 70.5
SusWrite 129
68% 91.8 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 0.8
4K Mixed 0.6
111% 0.7 MB/s
Poor: 51%
This bench: 60.9%
Great: 114%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Crucial BLS4G3D1609DS1S00. 4x4GB
4 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR3 1333 MHz clocked @ 667 MHz
Performing below potential (15th percentile) - Ensure that the top XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
47.8% Average
MC Read 18.4
MC Write 15.8
MC Mixed 16.5
48% 16.9 GB/s
SC Read 10.4
SC Write 8.9
SC Mixed 13.4
31% 10.9 GB/s
Latency 66.3
60% 66.3 ns
Poor: 38%
This bench: 47.8%
Great: 64%

 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 1,463 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: 81% - Excellent Total price: $377
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