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Asus M5A78L-M LX3

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 2%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 48%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 2%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (62nd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 38 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 48.8%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is below average.
Graphics3.31% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive35.9% is low SSD score. With a better SSD this system will boot faster, make applications more responsive and reduce IO wait times.
Memory4GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and although it's sufficient for most games, some will benefit from up to 8GB of RAM. 4GB is also enough for modest file and system caches which allow for a responsive system.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Sub-optimal background CPU (20%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus M5A78L-M LX3  (all builds)
Memory2.3 GB free of 4 GB @ 1.6 GHz
DisplayЦвета: 1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20130117
Uptime0 Days
Run DateMar 29 '21 at 05:27
Run Duration162 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 20%

 PC Performing above expectations (62nd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD Athlon II X2 255
AM3R2, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 3.1 GHz, turbo 3.1 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (97th percentile)
48.8% Average
Memory 82.8
1-Core 44.8
2-Core 88.4
48% 72 Pts
4-Core 90.1
8-Core 91
12% 90.6 Pts
64-Core 91.1
6% 91.1 Pts
Poor: 30%
This bench: 48.8%
Great: 49%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 650-$112
MSI(1462 8A96) 1GB
CLim: 1071 MHz, MLim: 1250 MHz, Ram: 1GB, Driver: 456.71
Relative performance (0th percentile)
3.31% Terrible
Lighting 0
Reflection 11.9
Parallax 11.8
0% 7.9 fps
MRender 13.7
Gravity 11.8
Splatting 10.7
10% 12.1 fps
Poor: 8%
This bench: 3.31%
Great: 9%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
PNY CS900 120GB-$25
89GB free (System drive)
Firmware: CS900612
SusWrite @10s intervals: MB/s
Performing below potential (4th percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
35.9% Below average
Read 153
Write 182
Mixed 156
SusWrite 50.6
30% 135 MB/s
4K Read 16.8
4K Write 53.8
4K Mixed 20.5
80% 30.4 MB/s
DQ Read 27.6
DQ Write 68.8
DQ Mixed 28.1
27% 41.5 MB/s
Poor: 42%
This bench: 35.9%
Great: 87%
WD WD1600AVBS-63SVA0 160GB
146GB free
Firmware: 05.06H05
SusWrite @10s intervals: MB/s
Performing way above expectations (86th percentile)
36.9% Below average
Read 68.6
Write 64.3
Mixed 41.7
SusWrite 59.8
43% 58.6 MB/s
4K Read 0.6
4K Write 1.2
4K Mixed 0.7
125% 0.83 MB/s
Poor: 14%
This bench: 36.9%
Great: 40%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 1x4GB
1 of 2 slots used
4GB DIMM
Performing as expected (60th percentile)
25.5% Poor
MC Read 10.3
MC Write 6.9
MC Mixed 7.4
23% 8.2 GB/s
SC Read 6.9
SC Write 6.1
SC Mixed 6.4
18% 6.47 GB/s
Latency 75.5
53% 75.5 ns
Poor: 13%
This bench: 25.5%
Great: 52%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical M5A78L-M LX3 Builds (Compare 1,379 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 22%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 65%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 18%
Surfboard

Motherboard: Asus M5A78L-M LX3 - $147

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 82% - Excellent Total price: $321
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