Asus M5A97 LE R2.0

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 30%
Raft
Desktop
Desktop 62%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 23%
Surfboard
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (57th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 43 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 57.3%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics52.1% 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)
Memory32GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's far more than any current game requires. 32GB will also allow for large file and system caches, virtual machine hosting, software development, video editing and batch multimedia processing.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Sub-optimal background CPU (13%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus M5A97 LE R2.0  (all builds)
Memory25.9 GB free of 32 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1366 x 768 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20160324
Uptime0.6 Days
Run DateSep 18 '21 at 16:18
Run Duration180 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 13%
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 PC Performing as expected (57th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-6300-$47
Socket 942, 1 CPU, 3 cores, 6 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.6 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (68th percentile)
57.3% Above average
Memory 76.4
1-Core 65.2
2-Core 117
54% 86.3 Pts
4-Core 213
8-Core 276
31% 244 Pts
64-Core 267
16% 267 Pts
Poor: 44%
This bench: 57.3%
Great: 62%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD RX 580-$130
CLim: 1386 MHz, MLim: 2000 MHz, Ram: 8GB, Driver: 21.9.1
Performing below potential (66th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
52.1% Above average
Lighting 65.9
Reflection 63.4
Parallax 89.6
54% 73 fps
MRender 65.2
Gravity 71.9
Splatting 47.7
49% 61.6 fps
Poor: 46%
This bench: 52.1%
Great: 56%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Pro 512GB-$210
405GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EXM04B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 865 480 470 479 480 481 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 71% Great: 124%
Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 1TB-$31
931GB free
Firmware: CC4B
SusWrite @10s intervals: 179 197 202 203 182 198 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (86th percentile)
107% Outstanding
Read 179
Write 130
Mixed 81.4
SusWrite 193
107% 146 MB/s
4K Read 0.9
4K Write 1.5
4K Mixed 0.9
165% 1.1 MB/s
Poor: 55%
This bench: 107%
Great: 112%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Corsair Vengeance Pro DDR3 1600 C9 4x8GB
4 of 4 slots used
32GB DIMM DDR3 1333 MHz clocked @ 667 MHz
Performing below potential (7th percentile) - Ensure that the top XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
42.2% Average
MC Read 17.3
MC Write 13.4
MC Mixed 14.8
43% 15.2 GB/s
SC Read 9.1
SC Write 8
SC Mixed 11.8
28% 9.63 GB/s
Latency 87.5
46% 87.5 ns
Poor: 42%
This bench: 42.2%
Great: 75%

 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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