Asus M5A97 LE R2.0

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 26%
Raft
Desktop
Desktop 59%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 20%
Surfboard
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way below expectations (11th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 89 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 47.5%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is below average.
Graphics51.4% 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)
Boot Drive85.9% 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.
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 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
High background CPU (27%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
5 years ago, 5 years ago.
MotherboardAsus M5A97 LE R2.0  (all builds)
Memory4.6 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display2560 x 1440 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20150324
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJul 12 '18 at 07:32
Run Duration155 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 27%
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 PC Performing way below expectations (11th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-8120
Socket 942, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.1 GHz, turbo 3.2 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (7th percentile)
47.5% Average
Memory 68.1
1-Core 62.5
2-Core 87.6
47% 72.7 Pts
4-Core 163
8-Core 136
21% 149 Pts
64-Core 230
14% 230 Pts
Poor: 46%
This bench: 47.5%
Great: 63%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1060-6GB-$117
CLim: 1974 MHz, MLim: 2002 MHz, Ram: 6GB, Driver: 398.11
Performing below potential (9th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
51.4% Above average
Lighting 60.5
Reflection 72.5
Parallax 63.3
49% 65.4 fps
MRender 66.2
Gravity 66.9
Splatting 69.3
56% 67.5 fps
Poor: 51%
This bench: 51.4%
Great: 60%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Evo 250GB-$100
111GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EMT01B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 257 222 222 220 220 218 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (13th percentile)
85.9% Excellent
Read 411
Write 365
Mixed 330
SusWrite 227
75% 333 MB/s
4K Read 31.8
4K Write 66
4K Mixed 44.6
140% 47.5 MB/s
DQ Read 278
DQ Write 235
DQ Mixed 251
190% 255 MB/s
Poor: 72%
This bench: 85.9%
Great: 124%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 2x4GB
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 1333 MHz clocked @ 667 MHz
Performing below potential (15th percentile) - Ensure that the top XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
19.9% Very poor
MC Read 6.7
MC Write 7.3
MC Mixed 7
20% 7 GB/s
SC Read 2.4
SC Write 3.4
SC Mixed 2.2
8% 2.67 GB/s
Latency 106
38% 106 ns
Poor: 17%
This bench: 19.9%
Great: 65%

 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 1,453 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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