Asus M5A97 LE R2.0

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU, SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
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 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 44.8%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is below average.
Memory12GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's more than sufficient for nearly all games. 12GB 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.
Very high background CPU (100%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
MotherboardAsus M5A97 LE R2.0  (all builds)
Memory9.1 GB free of 12 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20160324
Uptime0 Days
Run DateMay 15 '22 at 04:43
Run Duration457 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 100%

 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-4300-$73
Socket 942, 1 CPU, 1 cores, 1 threads
Base clock 3.8 GHz, turbo 3.8 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (14th percentile)
44.8% Average
Memory 81.9
1-Core 32.9
2-Core 41.1
39% 52 Pts
4-Core 54.8
8-Core 23.5
6% 39.2 Pts
64-Core 58.1
4% 58.1 Pts
Poor: 36%
This bench: 44.8%
Great: 60%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GeForce GT 610
PNY(196E 104A) 1GB
CLim: 810 MHz, MLim: 267 MHz, Ram: 1GB, Driver: 391.35
Relative performance n/a - benchmarks incomplete
Lighting 0
0% 0 fps
Poor: 2% Great: 2%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Toshiba MK5075GSX 500GB-$127
436GB free (System drive)
Firmware: GT001M
Relative performance n/a - benchmarks incomplete
Mixed 0.8
1% 0.8 MB/s
4K Write 0.2
11% 0.2 MB/s
Poor: 11% Great: 47%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown PSD34G160081 12GB
1600, 1600 MHz
8192, 4096 MB
Performing way below expectations (9th percentile)
23.4% Poor
MC Read 9.7
MC Write 4.3
MC Mixed 6.8
20% 6.93 GB/s
SC Read 8.2
SC Write 7.2
SC Mixed 8.8
23% 8.07 GB/s
Latency 77.1
52% 77.1 ns
Poor: 23%
This bench: 23.4%
Great: 52%

 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 1,462 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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