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 (49th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 51 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 67.8%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Boot Drive58.7% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
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 7 is still a viable option, it's now 14 years and 9 months old. This system should be upgraded to Windows 10 which is generally faster and has an improved set of core utilities including better versions of explorer and task manager.
Run History
MotherboardAsus M5A97 LE R2.0  (all builds)
Memory4.4 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colores
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20160324
Uptime0.6 Days
Run DateMay 15 '17 at 08:38
Run Duration109 Seconds
Run User CHL-User
Background CPU0%

 PC Performing as expected (49th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-8350-$130
Socket 942, 1 CPU, 8 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 4 GHz
Performing way above expectations (96th percentile)
67.8% Good
Memory 89.9
1-Core 69.5
2-Core 134
61% 97.6 Pts
4-Core 248
8-Core 380
39% 314 Pts
64-Core 431
27% 431 Pts
Poor: 48%
This bench: 67.8%
Great: 68%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kingston SUV400S37120G 120GB
1GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 0C3F Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing as expected (57th percentile)
58.7% Above average
Read 435
Write 186
Mixed 186
59% 269 MB/s
4K Read 28.6
4K Write 46
4K Mixed 8.48
78% 27.7 MB/s
DQ Read 236
DQ Write 116
DQ Mixed 20.1
56% 124 MB/s
Poor: 35%
This bench: 58.7%
Great: 78%
Toshiba MK2555GSX 250GB-$77
24GB free
Firmware: FG00 Max speed: SATA 2.0 300 MB/s
Performing below expectations (22nd percentile)
22.2% Poor
Read 35.9
Write 41.2
Mixed 50.5
32% 42.5 MB/s
4K Read 0.27
4K Write 1.04
4K Mixed 0.27
60% 0.53 MB/s
Poor: 14%
This bench: 22.2%
Great: 41%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
HyperX Savage DDR3 1600 C9 2x4GB
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 1600 MHz clocked @ 800 MHz
Performing below potential (19th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
43.9% Average
MC Read 18.6
MC Write 13.9
MC Mixed 14.3
45% 15.6 GB/s
SC Read 8.6
SC Write 8.6
SC Mixed 9.9
26% 9.03 GB/s
Latency 67.4
59% 67.4 ns
Poor: 30%
This bench: 43.9%
Great: 62%

 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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