Asus M5A97 LE R2.0

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (41st percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 59 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 53.9%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics36.6% 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 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 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.1 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20131212
Uptime0.2 Days
Run DateOct 06 '20 at 23:32
Run Duration162 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 33%

 PC Performing as expected (41st 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 3.8 GHz, turbo 3.75 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (15th percentile)
53.9% Above average
Memory 73.1
1-Core 55.7
2-Core 90.4
47% 73.1 Pts
4-Core 189
8-Core 375
33% 282 Pts
64-Core 343
21% 343 Pts
Poor: 47%
This bench: 53.9%
Great: 65%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD R9 280-$185
Gigabyte(1458 229A) 3GB
CLim: 1072 MHz, MLim: 1250 MHz, Ram: 3GB, Driver: 19.20
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
36.6% Below average
Lighting 47.6
Reflection 34.1
Parallax 62
39% 47.9 fps
MRender 32.3
Gravity 42.4
Splatting 42.5
32% 39.1 fps
Poor: 27%
This bench: 36.6%
Great: 34%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kingston SSDNow V300 120GB-$38
17GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 580ABBF0
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 258
Write 120
Mixed 163
40% 180 MB/s
4K Read 10.8
4K Write 56.8
4K Mixed 29.3
84% 32.3 MB/s
DQ Read 84.7
DQ Write 117
DQ Mixed 91.3
72% 97.6 MB/s
Poor: 30% Great: 73%
Kingston SSDNow V300 120GB-$38
21GB free
Firmware: 541ABBF0
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 371
Write 140
Mixed 185
51% 232 MB/s
4K Read 25.3
4K Write 60.5
4K Mixed 29.5
108% 38.4 MB/s
DQ Read 169
DQ Write 142
DQ Mixed 135
107% 149 MB/s
Poor: 30% Great: 73%
WD Blue 1TB (2012)-$37
169GB free
Firmware: 01.01A01
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 150
Write 156
Mixed 74.9
94% 127 MB/s
4K Read 1.1
4K Write 2.7
4K Mixed 1.1
218% 1.63 MB/s
Poor: 52% Great: 109%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Crucial BLS8G3D1609ES2LX0. 1x8GB
1 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 1066 MHz clocked @ 533 MHz
Performing way below expectations (8th percentile)
21.7% Poor
MC Read 7.1
MC Write 6.9
MC Mixed 6.5
20% 6.83 GB/s
SC Read 7
SC Write 6.1
SC Mixed 6.7
19% 6.6 GB/s
Latency 94.5
42% 94.5 ns
Poor: 22%
This bench: 21.7%
Great: 35%

 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 1,457 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 21%
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Desktop
Desktop 65%
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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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