Asus M5A78L-M/USB3

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 16%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 62%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 13%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (43rd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 57 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
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 54.8%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics22.9% 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 Drive40.3% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
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 7 is still a viable option, it's now 14 years and 8 months old. This system should be upgraded to Windows 10 which is generally faster and has an improved set of core utilities including better versions of explorer and task manager.
High background CPU (21%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus M5A78L-M/USB3  (all builds)
Memory2.2 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20141202
Uptime0 Days
Run DateOct 12 '18 at 15:11
Run Duration187 Seconds
Run User IDN-User
Background CPU 21%

 PC Performing as expected (43rd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-6300-$57
AM3R2, 1 CPU, 3 cores, 6 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz
Performing as expected (46th percentile)
54.8% Above average
Memory 73.5
1-Core 63.1
2-Core 100
50% 79 Pts
4-Core 199
8-Core 269
30% 234 Pts
64-Core 270
17% 270 Pts
Poor: 44%
This bench: 54.8%
Great: 62%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD R7 265-$105
PwrHis(1787 2650) 2GB
CLim: 925 MHz, MLim: 1400 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 18.5.1
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
22.9% Poor
Lighting 27.7
Reflection 29.6
Parallax 35.9
22% 31 fps
MRender 27
Gravity 21.9
Splatting 35
24% 28 fps
Poor: 19%
This bench: 22.9%
Great: 21%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Adata SP600 128GB
28GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 5.8
SusWrite @10s intervals: 131 125 146 153 146 128 MB/s
Performing below potential (2nd percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
40.3% Average
Read 177
Write 140
Mixed 126
SusWrite 138
33% 145 MB/s
4K Read 18.7
4K Write 40.7
4K Mixed 20.5
76% 26.6 MB/s
DQ Read 28.3
DQ Write 33.8
DQ Mixed 35
25% 32.4 MB/s
Poor: 54%
This bench: 40.3%
Great: 92%
Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 2TB-$51
239GB free
Firmware: CC25
SusWrite @10s intervals: 164 171 162 161 156 160 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (4th percentile)
49% Average
Read 9
Write 8
Mixed 8.8
SusWrite 162
34% 47 MB/s
4K Read 0.1
4K Write 0.1
4K Mixed 0.1
17% 0.1 MB/s
Poor: 51%
This bench: 49%
Great: 114%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 2x4GB
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM
Performing above expectations (61st percentile)
43.2% Average
MC Read 19.8
MC Write 12.6
MC Mixed 15.6
46% 16 GB/s
SC Read 7.9
SC Write 7.3
SC Mixed 9.8
24% 8.33 GB/s
Latency 93.5
43% 93.5 ns
Poor: 17%
This bench: 43.2%
Great: 65%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical M5A78L-M/USB3 Builds (Compare 1,854 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 5%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 50%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 5%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: Asus M5A78L-M/USB3 - $53

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 64% - Good Total price: $138
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