Asus M5A78L-M/USB3

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (50th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 50 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 54.5%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics1.47% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
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 9 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 (28%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU. CPU throttled at 85% by Windows. Ensure maximum processor state is set to 100% via Settings > System > Power & sleep > Additional power settings > Change plan settings > Change advanced power settings > Processor power management > Maximum processor state.
Run History
MotherboardAsus M5A78L-M/USB3  (all builds)
Memory5.2 GB free of 8 GB @ 0.7 GHz
Display1280 x 1024 - 32 Bit colores
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20121114
Uptime1.1 Days
Run DateAug 14 '18 at 00:53
Run Duration95 Seconds
Run User CHL-User
Background CPU 28%
CPU Throttled 85%

 PC Performing as expected (50th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-6300-$47
AM3R2, 1 CPU, 6 cores, 6 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz
Performing as expected (46th percentile)
54.5% Above average
Memory 80.5
1-Core 32.4
2-Core 93.8
45% 68.9 Pts
4-Core 164
8-Core 192
23% 178 Pts
64-Core 222
14% 222 Pts
Poor: 44%
This bench: 54.5%
Great: 62%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD Radeon HD 6400
MSI(1462 212F) 1GB
Driver: aticfx64.dll Ver. 15.200.1062.1004
Performing as expected (50th percentile)
1.47% Terrible
Lighting 1.93
Reflection 1.88
Parallax 1.84
2% 1.89 fps
MRender 1.67
Gravity 1.27
Splatting 1.7
1% 1.54 fps
Poor: 1%
This bench: 1.47%
Great: 2%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Maxtor 6L320S0 320GB
4GB free (System drive)
Firmware: BACE1G20
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 50
Write 64.3
Mixed 31
36% 48.4 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 6
4K Mixed 0.1
151% 2.27 MB/s
Poor: 15% Great: 37%
Hitachi HDS721032CLA362 320GB-$150
30GB free
Firmware: JPFOA3EA
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 86.8
Write 86.3
Mixed 44.5
54% 72.5 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 1.4
4K Mixed 0.8
144% 0.97 MB/s
Poor: 15% Great: 50%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 2x4GB
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM
Performing as expected (54th percentile)
40.8% Average
MC Read 17.2
MC Write 12.3
MC Mixed 14.8
42% 14.8 GB/s
SC Read 7.8
SC Write 7
SC Mixed 9.3
23% 8.03 GB/s
Latency 79.7
50% 79.7 ns
Poor: 17%
This bench: 40.8%
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 1,858 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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