Asus M5A97 LE R2.0

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (28th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 72 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 below average single core score, this CPU can handle email, web browsing and audio/video playback but it will struggle to handle modern 3D games or workstation tasks such as video editing. Finally, with a gaming score of 54.5%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics44.4% 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)
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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (13%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus M5A97 LE R2.0  (all builds)
Memory12.8 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20120917
Uptime0.5 Days
Run DateDec 04 '20 at 08:55
Run Duration199 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 13%
Watch Gameplay: 570 + 9600K How to compare your gameplay

 PC Performing below expectations (28th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-6330 Six-Core
Socket 942, 1 CPU, 3 cores, 6 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 3.2 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (11th percentile)
54.5% Above average
Memory 68.7
1-Core 24.2
2-Core 60
35% 51 Pts
4-Core 228
8-Core 268
32% 248 Pts
64-Core 274
17% 274 Pts
Poor: 54%
This bench: 54.5%
Great: 68%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD RX 570-$130
Gigabyte(1458 2312) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 1244 MHz, MLim: 1750 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 20.11.2
Performing below potential (44th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
44.4% Average
Lighting 55.2
Reflection 57.5
Parallax 77.3
45% 63.3 fps
MRender 59.9
Gravity 59.8
Splatting 43
43% 54.2 fps
Poor: 37%
This bench: 44.4%
Great: 49%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 860 Evo 1TB-$140
416GB free (System drive)
Firmware: RVT0
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 398
Write 324
Mixed 255
72% 325 MB/s
4K Read 20.8
4K Write 28.4
4K Mixed 22.1
75% 23.8 MB/s
DQ Read 145
DQ Write 73
DQ Mixed 152
101% 123 MB/s
Poor: 81% Great: 133%
Patriot Blaze 60GB-$62
4GB free
Firmware: S9FM
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 342
Write 3.3
Mixed 10
25% 118 MB/s
4K Read 26.6
4K Write 4.9
4K Mixed 6
51% 12.5 MB/s
Poor: 33% Great: 62%
WD Blue 1TB (2012)-$32
258GB free
Firmware: 02.0
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 161
Write 166
Mixed 121
111% 149 MB/s
4K Read 1.4
4K Write 2.7
4K Mixed 1.2
242% 1.77 MB/s
Poor: 52% Great: 109%
WD easystore 2648 2TB
1TB free, PID 2648
Operating at USB 2.1 Speed
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 30.1
Write 24.4
Mixed 23.6
32% 26 MB/s
4K Read 1.1
4K Write 4.2
4K Mixed 0.5
164% 1.93 MB/s
Poor: 17% Great: 65%
SanDisk Ultra 123GB
50GB free, PID null
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 0.8
Write 0.8
Mixed 0.7
1% 0.77 MB/s
4K Read 0.5
4K Write 0.5
4K Mixed 0.4
32% 0.47 MB/s
Poor: 9% Great: 39%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown PSD34G13332 PSD34G13332 PSD34G13332 PSD34G133381 16GB
1333, 1333, 1333, 1333 MHz
4096, 4096, 4096, 4096 MB
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
40% Below average
MC Read 18
MC Write 11.8
MC Mixed 15
43% 14.9 GB/s
SC Read 6.7
SC Write 5.3
SC Mixed 9.9
21% 7.3 GB/s
Latency 105
38% 105 ns
Poor: 40%
This bench: 40%
Great: 44%

 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 1,460 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: 81% - Excellent Total price: $377
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