Asus M5A97 LE R2.0

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 17%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 57%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 12%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (24th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 76 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 54%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics31.3% 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)
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 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Very high background CPU (33%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus M5A97 LE R2.0  (all builds)
Memory3.8 GB free of 12 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1600 x 900 - 32 Bit renk
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20140409
Uptime1.1 Days
Run DateMay 01 '24 at 22:08
Run Duration150 Seconds
Run User TUR-User
Background CPU 33%

 PC Performing below expectations (24th 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, 3 cores, 6 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.55 GHz (avg)
Performing below expectations (37th percentile)
54% Above average
Memory 78
1-Core 42.2
2-Core 91.9
46% 70.7 Pts
4-Core 174
8-Core 190
24% 182 Pts
64-Core 176
11% 176 Pts
Poor: 44%
This bench: 54%
Great: 62%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD R9 285-$189
Asus(1043 0486) 2GB
CLim: 954 MHz, MLim: 1375 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 21.5.2
Performing below potential (37th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
31.3% Below average
Lighting 39.3
Reflection 45
Parallax 51.6
32% 45.3 fps
MRender 44
Gravity 36.9
Splatting 30.9
30% 37.3 fps
Poor: 28%
This bench: 31.3%
Great: 34%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Sandisk S128G 126GB
1GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 3.2.0
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 358
Write 265
Mixed 73.6
51% 232 MB/s
4K Read 9.2
4K Write 11.4
4K Mixed 10.7
34% 10.4 MB/s
DQ Read 32.8
DQ Write 13
DQ Mixed 16.1
14% 20.6 MB/s
Poor: 29% Great: 56%
Samsung HD322HJ 320GB-$44
16GB free
Firmware: 1AC01113
SusWrite @10s intervals: 39 40 33 9.1 3.1 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (14th percentile)
32% Below average
Read 87.1
Write 42.3
Mixed 39.9
SusWrite 24
36% 48.3 MB/s
4K Read 0.9
4K Write 1.9
4K Mixed 0.8
162% 1.2 MB/s
Poor: 23%
This bench: 32%
Great: 62%
WD Blue 320GB (2007)-$65
78GB free
Firmware: 58.01D01
SusWrite @10s intervals: 10 0 0 40 58 43 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (6th percentile)
23.5% Poor
Read 56.2
Write 51.2
Mixed 38
SusWrite 25.2
32% 42.6 MB/s
4K Read 0.6
4K Write 2.2
4K Mixed 1
177% 1.27 MB/s
Poor: 23%
This bench: 23.5%
Great: 58%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston KHX1600C9D3/4GX Micron 8JTF25664AZ-1G6M1 KHX1600C9D3/4GX Micron 8JTF25664AZ-1G6M1 12GB
1600, 1600, 1600, 1600 MHz
4096, 2048, 4096, 2048 MB
Performing below potential (25th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
38.5% Below average
MC Read 15.9
MC Write 11.4
MC Mixed 13.8
39% 13.7 GB/s
SC Read 8.1
SC Write 7.4
SC Mixed 10.2
24% 8.57 GB/s
Latency 84.1
48% 84.1 ns
Poor: 38%
This bench: 38.5%
Great: 56%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

 SkillBench Score 20: 0P 2R 1G 7B (High Scores)

Measures user input accuracy relative to the given hardware

Score Hit Rate Shots EFps 0.1% Low Refresh Rate Screen Resolution Monitor
20% 22% 46 173 6 60 19.4" 1280 720 AOC2070 2070W
Typical M5A97 LE R2.0 Builds (Compare 1,462 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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