Asus M5A97 LE R2.0

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 14%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 63%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 11%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (25th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 75 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 55.8%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics47.3% 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)
Boot Drive46% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
Memory4GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and although it's sufficient for most games, some will benefit from up to 8GB of RAM. 4GB is also enough for modest file and system caches which allow for a responsive system.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
MotherboardAsus M5A97 LE R2.0  (all builds)
Memory0.5 GB free of 4 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20160324
Uptime0 Days
Run DateApr 13 '22 at 10:35
Run Duration148 Seconds
Run User POL-User
Background CPU1%

 PC Performing below expectations (25th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-8150-$770
Socket 942, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 3.75 GHz (avg)
Performing below expectations (23rd percentile)
55.8% Above average
Memory 72.5
1-Core 72.1
2-Core 116
54% 86.7 Pts
4-Core 213
8-Core 322
33% 268 Pts
64-Core 365
23% 365 Pts
Poor: 38%
This bench: 55.8%
Great: 66%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD R9 290-$399
CLim: 1000 MHz, MLim: 1300 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 19.5.1
Performing below potential (66th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
47.3% Average
Lighting 61.8
Reflection 67.6
Parallax 85.4
50% 71.6 fps
MRender 56.1
Gravity 56.2
Splatting 42.4
41% 51.6 fps
Poor: 41%
This bench: 47.3%
Great: 50%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kingston SSDNow UV400 120GB-$35
58GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 0C3J96R9
SusWrite @10s intervals: 146 105 51 53 52 50 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (6th percentile)
46% Average
Read 438
Write 306
Mixed 66.6
SusWrite 76.1
49% 221 MB/s
4K Read 20.4
4K Write 27.8
4K Mixed 16.2
66% 21.5 MB/s
DQ Read 139
DQ Write 28.4
DQ Mixed 57.5
49% 75 MB/s
Poor: 44%
This bench: 46%
Great: 82%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 1600LL Series 2x2GB
2 of 4 slots used
4GB DIMM DDR3 1333 MHz clocked @ 667 MHz
Performing below potential (5th percentile) - Ensure that the top XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
24.4% Poor
MC Read 8.7
MC Write 8.3
MC Mixed 7.9
24% 8.3 GB/s
SC Read 7.5
SC Write 6.2
SC Mixed 2.2
15% 5.3 GB/s
Latency 95.8
42% 95.8 ns
Poor: 24%
This bench: 24.4%
Great: 64%

 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 1,458 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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