Asus M5A97 LE R2.0

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 25%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 61%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 20%
Surfboard
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way below expectations (12th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 88 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 52.5%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics41.8% 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 Drive59.2% 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.
Very high background CPU (42%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus M5A97 LE R2.0  (all builds)
Memory0.4 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1600 x 900 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20160324
Uptime0.8 Days
Run DateNov 11 '18 at 00:43
Run Duration116 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 42%
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 PC Performing way below expectations (12th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-8370-$175
Socket 942, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 4 GHz
Performing way below expectations (6th percentile)
52.5% Above average
Memory 68.6
1-Core 62.2
2-Core 117
50% 82.6 Pts
4-Core 204
8-Core 252
29% 228 Pts
64-Core 374
23% 374 Pts
Poor: 53%
This bench: 52.5%
Great: 68%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1060-6GB-$117
CLim: 1949 MHz, MLim: 2002 MHz, Ram: 6GB, Driver: 416.34
Relative performance (0th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
41.8% Average
Lighting 52.3
Reflection 53.8
Parallax 43.2
43% 49.8 fps
MRender 48.1
Gravity 49.5
Splatting 49.3
40% 49 fps
Poor: 51%
This bench: 41.8%
Great: 60%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
WD Blue 500GB-$94
245GB free (System drive)
Firmware: X41110WD
SusWrite @10s intervals: 268 289 190 262 244 238 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (4th percentile)
59.2% Above average
Read 338
Write 338
Mixed 244
SusWrite 248
66% 292 MB/s
4K Read 16.9
4K Write 34.2
4K Mixed 20.7
70% 23.9 MB/s
DQ Read 212
DQ Write 179
DQ Mixed 193
145% 195 MB/s
Poor: 63%
This bench: 59.2%
Great: 107%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Adata 2x4GB
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 1333 MHz clocked @ 667 MHz
Performing below potential (26th percentile) - Ensure that the top XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
41.5% Average
MC Read 17
MC Write 15.2
MC Mixed 15.3
45% 15.8 GB/s
SC Read 5.5
SC Write 6.2
SC Mixed 7
18% 6.23 GB/s
Latency 105
38% 105 ns
Poor: 27%
This bench: 41.5%
Great: 88%

 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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