Asus M5A97 LE R2.0

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 12%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 61%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 9%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (30th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 70 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 56.5%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics20.8% 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)
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 10 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.
Run History
7 years ago, 7 years ago.
MotherboardAsus M5A97 LE R2.0  (all builds)
Memory4.5 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.1 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20150324
Uptime0 Days
Run DateApr 29 '17 at 05:26
Run Duration221 Seconds
Run User GBR-User
Background CPU9%

 PC Performing below expectations (30th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-6300-$90
Socket 942, 1 CPU, 6 cores, 6 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz
Performing above expectations (68th percentile)
56.5% Above average
Memory 77.7
1-Core 64.6
2-Core 126
55% 89.5 Pts
4-Core 193
8-Core 291
30% 242 Pts
64-Core 289
18% 289 Pts
Poor: 44%
This bench: 56.5%
Great: 62%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD R9 270X-$199
CLim: 1070 MHz, MLim: 1400 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 17.4.3
Performing below potential (3rd percentile) - GPU OC Guide
20.8% Poor
Lighting 21
Reflection 34.5
Parallax 46.4
17% 34 fps
MRender 30
Gravity 31.8
Splatting 38.8
28% 33.5 fps
Poor: 25%
This bench: 20.8%
Great: 29%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 840 Evo 120GB-$85
19GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EXT0 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 63% Great: 108%
Em200ab0 00 200GB
30GB free
Firmware: 0002 Max speed: SATA 1.0 150 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (18th percentile)
26% Poor
Read 42.7
Write 48
Mixed 46.3
34% 45.7 MB/s
4K Read 0.23
4K Write 0.88
4K Mixed 0.23
51% 0.45 MB/s
Poor: 26%
This bench: 26%
Great: 37%
WD Blue 2.5" 160GB (2009)-$23
20GB free
Firmware: 11.0 Max speed: SATA 2.0 300 MB/s
Performing below expectations (38th percentile)
23.5% Poor
Read 44.5
Write 37.1
Mixed 35.5
29% 39 MB/s
4K Read 0.41
4K Write 1.94
4K Mixed 0.32
89% 0.89 MB/s
Poor: 14%
This bench: 23.5%
Great: 36%
Tp00250g B 250GB
4GB free
Firmware: 01.0 Max speed: SATA 2.0 300 MB/s
Performing below expectations (38th percentile)
30.6% Below average
Read 62
Write 44.2
Mixed 46.8
38% 51 MB/s
4K Read 0.41
4K Write 1.88
4K Mixed 0.31
86% 0.87 MB/s
Poor: 14%
This bench: 30.6%
Great: 90%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Corsair Vengeance DDR3 1600 C9 2x4GB
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 1066 MHz clocked @ 533 MHz
Performing below potential (16th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
37.6% Below average
MC Read 13.9
MC Write 13.4
MC Mixed 12.8
38% 13.4 GB/s
SC Read 7.8
SC Write 7.7
SC Mixed 9.5
24% 8.33 GB/s
Latency 84.9
47% 84.9 ns
Poor: 28%
This bench: 37.6%
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 1,460 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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