Asus M5A97 LE R2.0

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
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 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 63.5%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Boot Drive52% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
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 (20%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus M5A97 LE R2.0  (all builds)
Memory7.7 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.6 GHz
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20140106
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJun 22 '20 at 03:19
Run Duration131 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 20%

 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-$90
Socket 942, 1 CPU, 3 cores, 6 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.65 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (98th percentile)
63.5% Good
Memory 87.8
1-Core 71.8
2-Core 132
60% 97.1 Pts
4-Core 219
8-Core 283
32% 251 Pts
64-Core 281
17% 281 Pts
Poor: 44%
This bench: 63.5%
Great: 62%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
WD Green 120GB (2016)-$84
59GB free (System drive)
Firmware: Z3311000
SusWrite @10s intervals: 92 77 70 64 48 73 MB/s
Performing below potential (49th percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
52% Above average
Read 244
Write 283
Mixed 146
SusWrite 70.6
42% 186 MB/s
4K Read 27.4
4K Write 75.4
4K Mixed 21.9
110% 41.6 MB/s
DQ Read 163
DQ Write 81.7
DQ Mixed 34.2
49% 92.9 MB/s
Poor: 36%
This bench: 52%
Great: 71%
WD Blue 1TB (2012)-$37
757GB free
Firmware: 01.01A01
SusWrite @10s intervals: 173 173 144 158 163 168 MB/s
Performing above expectations (63rd percentile)
90.1% Outstanding
Read 150
Write 148
Mixed 93.5
SusWrite 163
102% 139 MB/s
4K Read 1.4
4K Write 2.5
4K Mixed 1.1
227% 1.67 MB/s
Poor: 52%
This bench: 90.1%
Great: 109%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown F3-12800CL9-4GBSR F3-12800CL9-4GBRL F3-12800CL9-4GBSR F3-12800CL9-4GBRL 16GB
1600, 1600, 1600, 1600 MHz
4096, 4096, 4096, 4096 MB
Performing below potential (18th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
40.4% Average
MC Read 15.6
MC Write 12.8
MC Mixed 13.3
40% 13.9 GB/s
SC Read 10.7
SC Write 8
SC Mixed 11.7
29% 10.1 GB/s
Latency 69.8
57% 69.8 ns
Poor: 40%
This bench: 40.4%
Great: 60%

 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 1,466 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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