Asus M5A97 LE R2.0

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 16%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 61%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 14%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way below expectations (18th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 82 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 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 52%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics25.2% 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 Drive80.5% 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.
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 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
High background CPU (25%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus M5A97 LE R2.0  (all builds)
Memory2.5 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20140106
Uptime1.5 Days
Run DateJul 31 '21 at 03:11
Run Duration188 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 25%

 PC Performing way below expectations (18th 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 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.7 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (10th percentile)
52% Above average
Memory 62.2
1-Core 69.8
2-Core 132
52% 87.9 Pts
4-Core 227
8-Core 380
37% 303 Pts
64-Core 380
24% 380 Pts
Poor: 47%
This bench: 52%
Great: 65%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD HD 7870-$203
PwrHis(1787 201C) 2GB
CLim: 1000 MHz, MLim: 1200 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 21.4.1
Performing below potential (46th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
25.2% Poor
Lighting 32.2
Reflection 31.2
Parallax 39.3
26% 34.2 fps
MRender 29.9
Gravity 31.7
Splatting 24.7
23% 28.8 fps
Poor: 24%
This bench: 25.2%
Great: 28%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 860 Evo 1TB-$130
794GB free (System drive)
Firmware: RVT03B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 332 367 382 379 392 388 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (5th percentile)
80.5% Excellent
Read 347
Write 381
Mixed 274
SusWrite 373
78% 344 MB/s
4K Read 25.5
4K Write 59.4
4K Mixed 32
111% 39 MB/s
DQ Read 258
DQ Write 164
DQ Mixed 22
67% 148 MB/s
Poor: 81%
This bench: 80.5%
Great: 133%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Team Vulcan-1600 2x4GB
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 1333 MHz clocked @ 667 MHz
Performing below potential (13th percentile) - Ensure that the top XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
36% Below average
MC Read 14.9
MC Write 12
MC Mixed 12
37% 13 GB/s
SC Read 9
SC Write 8.9
SC Mixed 9.4
26% 9.1 GB/s
Latency 121
33% 121 ns
Poor: 28%
This bench: 36%
Great: 63%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

L1/L2/L3 CPU cache and main memory (DIMM) access latencies in nano seconds

 SkillBench Score 0: 0R 0G 0B (High Scores)

Measures user input accuracy relative to the given hardware

Score Hit Rate Shots EFps 0.1% Low Refresh Rate Screen Resolution Monitor
0% 0% 0 8 6 60 21.5" 1280 720 ACI22FA VE228
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: 86% - Excellent Total price: $344
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