Asus M5A97 LE R2.0

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 5%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 53%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 5%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (60th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 40 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 58.6%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics1.32% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive94% is a very good SSD score. This drive is suitable for moderate workstation use, it will facilitate fast boots, responsive applications and ensure minimum IO wait times.
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.
High background CPU (23%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus M5A97 LE R2.0  (all builds)
Memory13.8 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.1 GHz
Display1280 x 1024 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20160324
Uptime0 Days
Run DateAug 14 '19 at 23:19
Run Duration219 Seconds
Run User CAN-User
Background CPU 23%

 PC Performing as expected (60th 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 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.7 GHz (avg)
Performing as expected (57th percentile)
58.6% Above average
Memory 76.5
1-Core 66.6
2-Core 117
54% 86.7 Pts
4-Core 220
8-Core 357
35% 289 Pts
64-Core 385
24% 385 Pts
Poor: 47%
This bench: 58.6%
Great: 65%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GeForce 9400 GT
MSI(1462 1571) 512MB
Ram: 512MB, Driver: 342.1
Performing as expected (50th percentile)
1.32% Terrible
Lighting 1.33
Reflection 2.62
Parallax 0.44
1% 1.46 fps
MRender 3.48
Gravity 0.93
Splatting 2.17
2% 2.19 fps
Poor: 1%
This bench: 1.32%
Great: 1%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Evo 250GB-$100
171GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EMT03B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 388 287 281 264 253 251 MB/s
Performing below expectations (23rd percentile)
94% Outstanding
Read 422
Write 395
Mixed 374
SusWrite 287
83% 370 MB/s
4K Read 37.6
4K Write 78.7
4K Mixed 48.6
161% 55 MB/s
DQ Read 214
DQ Write 201
DQ Mixed 208
156% 207 MB/s
Poor: 72%
This bench: 94%
Great: 124%
WD WD5000AAVS-00ZTB0 500GB
466GB free
Firmware: 01.01B01
SusWrite @10s intervals: 75 77 77 77 78 78 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (95th percentile)
43.9% Average
Read 75.7
Write 77.6
Mixed 50.3
SusWrite 76.9
52% 70.1 MB/s
4K Read 0.6
4K Write 2.5
4K Mixed 0.9
171% 1.33 MB/s
Poor: 22%
This bench: 43.9%
Great: 44%
Lexar JumpDrive 16GB
14GB free, PID 0700
Operating at USB 3.0 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 18 22 22 23 23 22 MB/s
Performing above expectations (73rd percentile)
25.5% Poor
Read 137
Write 22.4
Mixed 32.6
SusWrite 21.5
53% 53.3 MB/s
4K Read 4.1
4K Write 0
4K Mixed 0
15% 1.37 MB/s
Poor: 10%
This bench: 25.5%
Great: 28%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston KHX1600C9D3/4GX 1600 CL10 Series KHX1600C9D3/4GX 1600 CL10 Series 16GB
1066, 1066, 1066, 1066 MHz
4096, 4096, 4096, 4096 MB
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
36.9% Below average
MC Read 14
MC Write 12.7
MC Mixed 12.1
37% 12.9 GB/s
SC Read 8.3
SC Write 8.3
SC Mixed 10.7
26% 9.1 GB/s
Latency 87.2
46% 87.2 ns
Poor: 37%
This bench: 36.9%
Great: 41%

 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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