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Asus M5A97 LE R2.0

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 21%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 67%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 17%
Surfboard
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (26th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 74 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 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 57.7%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics30.1% 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)
Boot Drive91.7% 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.
Memory24GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's far more than any current game requires. 24GB will also allow for large file and system caches, virtual machine hosting, software development, video editing and batch multimedia processing.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Sub-optimal background CPU (13%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
MotherboardAsus M5A97 LE R2.0  (all builds)
Memory21.6 GB free of 24 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20160324
Uptime0 Days
Run DateSep 17 '21 at 20:19
Run Duration158 Seconds
Run User GBR-User
Background CPU 13%

 PC Performing below expectations (26th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-6300-$90
Socket 942, 1 CPU, 3 cores, 6 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.6 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (77th percentile)
57.7% Above average
Memory 81
1-Core 63.3
2-Core 107
54% 83.7 Pts
4-Core 192
8-Core 248
28% 220 Pts
64-Core 271
17% 271 Pts
Poor: 44%
This bench: 57.7%
Great: 62%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 960-$198
CLim: 1493 MHz, MLim: 1800 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 471.68
Performing below potential (16th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
30.1% Below average
Lighting 37.4
Reflection 43.6
Parallax 35.9
30% 39 fps
MRender 38.1
Gravity 35.9
Splatting 34.4
29% 36.1 fps
Poor: 30%
This bench: 30.1%
Great: 36%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Evo 250GB-$100
142GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EMT02B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 308 273 272 282 288 290 MB/s
Performing below expectations (20th percentile)
91.7% Outstanding
Read 435
Write 370
Mixed 381
SusWrite 286
83% 368 MB/s
4K Read 35.6
4K Write 67.9
4K Mixed 43.6
146% 49 MB/s
DQ Read 275
DQ Write 238
DQ Mixed 253
191% 255 MB/s
Poor: 72%
This bench: 91.7%
Great: 124%
WD WD5000AZLX-00K4KA0 500GB
89GB free
Firmware: 01.01A01
SusWrite @10s intervals: 52 87 86 86 87 85 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (9th percentile)
46.5% Average
Read 81.8
Write 44.8
Mixed 20.5
SusWrite 80.3
41% 56.9 MB/s
4K Read 0.8
4K Write 0.6
4K Mixed 0.6
111% 0.67 MB/s
Poor: 40%
This bench: 46.5%
Great: 104%
ST500LM0 12 HN-M500MB 500GB
108GB free, PID 0408
Operating at USB 2.1 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 28 29 29 29 30 30 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (9th percentile)
12.7% Very poor
Read 30.6
Write 27.2
Mixed 25.5
SusWrite 29.1
38% 28.1 MB/s
4K Read 0.5
4K Write 0.6
4K Mixed 0.5
39% 0.53 MB/s
Poor: 13%
This bench: 12.7%
Great: 42%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Corsair CMV8GX3M1A1333C9 Kingston KHX1866C10D3/8G CMV8GX3M1A1333C9 24GB
1600, 1600, 1600 MHz
8192, 8192, 8192 MB
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
47.1% Average
MC Read 20.2
MC Write 13.2
MC Mixed 17.7
49% 17 GB/s
SC Read 9.6
SC Write 8.9
SC Mixed 12.6
30% 10.4 GB/s
Latency 78.8
51% 78.8 ns
Poor: 29%
This bench: 47.1%
Great: 47%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

L1/L2/L3 CPU cache and main memory (DIMM) access latencies in nano seconds

 SkillBench Score 0: 0R 0G 0B (High Scores)

Measures user input accuracy relative to the given hardware

Score Hit Rate Shots EFps 0.1% Low Refresh Rate Screen Resolution Monitor
0% 0% 0 9 7 60 72.3" 1280 720 SNYEE01 SONY TV
Typical M5A97 LE R2.0 Builds (Compare 1,492 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 - $75

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 82% - Excellent Total price: $249
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