Asus M5A78L-M/USB3

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 14%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 64%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 12%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (65th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 35 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
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 59.9%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics16.9% 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 Drive23% is an extremely low SSD score, this system will benefit from a faster SSD.
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.
MotherboardAsus M5A78L-M/USB3  (all builds)
Memory13.8 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit kleuren
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20121114
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJun 28 '20 at 13:33
Run Duration121 Seconds
Run User NLD-User
Background CPU7%

 PC Performing above expectations (65th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-8120
AM3R2, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.1 GHz, turbo 3.25 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (83rd percentile)
59.9% Above average
Memory 79.5
1-Core 68.2
2-Core 132
57% 93.2 Pts
4-Core 220
8-Core 337
34% 278 Pts
64-Core 327
20% 327 Pts
Poor: 46%
This bench: 59.9%
Great: 63%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 560 Ti-$188
Nvidia(10DE 091A) 1GB
CLim: 822 MHz, MLim: 1002 MHz, Ram: 1GB, Driver: 391.35
Performing above expectations (84th percentile)
16.9% Very poor
Lighting 19.7
Reflection 22.8
Parallax 17.9
16% 20.1 fps
MRender 26.8
Gravity 20.2
Splatting 21.4
18% 22.8 fps
Poor: 15%
This bench: 16.9%
Great: 18%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
SSD 128GB 128GB
87GB free (System drive)
Firmware: R0817B0
SusWrite @10s intervals: 169 125 46 29 33 17 MB/s
Performing below potential (0th percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
23% Poor
Read 217
Write 184
Mixed 23.6
SusWrite 69.9
27% 124 MB/s
4K Read 12.6
4K Write 7.1
4K Mixed 8.1
33% 9.27 MB/s
Poor: 37%
This bench: 23%
Great: 93%
Seagate ST3320311CS 320GB
298GB free
Firmware: SC13
SusWrite @10s intervals: 84 88 88 88 88 89 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (96th percentile)
50.2% Above average
Read 87.2
Write 89
Mixed 47.9
SusWrite 87.5
57% 77.9 MB/s
4K Read 0.6
4K Write 1.8
4K Mixed 0.8
147% 1.07 MB/s
Poor: 18%
This bench: 50.2%
Great: 50%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 4x4GB
4 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM
Performing above expectations (60th percentile)
45.1% Average
MC Read 17.7
MC Write 15.4
MC Mixed 15.4
46% 16.2 GB/s
SC Read 9.1
SC Write 9.4
SC Mixed 12.8
30% 10.4 GB/s
Latency 81.4
49% 81.4 ns
Poor: 23%
This bench: 45.1%
Great: 61%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical M5A78L-M/USB3 Builds (Compare 1,855 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: $128
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