Asus M5A78L-M LX/BR

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (67th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 33 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 66.5%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Boot Drive32.3% is low SSD score. With a better SSD this system will boot faster, make applications more responsive and reduce IO wait times.
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.
MotherboardAsus M5A78L-M LX/BR  (all builds)
Memory6.1 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.6 GHz
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20170304
Uptime0 Days
Run DateAug 21 '18 at 00:46
Run Duration251 Seconds
Run User BRA-User
Background CPU0%

 PC Performing above expectations (67th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-8300-$168
AM3R2, 1 CPU, 8 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz
Performing way above expectations (99th percentile)
66.5% Good
Memory 92.6
1-Core 73.6
2-Core 117
61% 94.3 Pts
4-Core 220
8-Core 366
36% 293 Pts
64-Core 363
22% 363 Pts
Poor: 48%
This bench: 66.5%
Great: 64%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kingston A400 120GB-$29
88GB free (System drive)
Firmware: SBFK71E0
SusWrite @10s intervals: 184 81 48 45 51 50 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
32.3% Below average
Read 195
Write 128
Mixed 130
SusWrite 76.6
29% 132 MB/s
4K Read 17.7
4K Write 32.7
4K Mixed 13.7
62% 21.4 MB/s
DQ Read 17.7
DQ Write 40.5
DQ Mixed 18.7
17% 25.6 MB/s
Poor: 33%
This bench: 32.3%
Great: 85%
Seagate ST1000VM002-1CT162 1TB
931GB free
Firmware: SC12
SusWrite @10s intervals: 165 174 175 175 175 170 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (94th percentile)
95.9% Outstanding
Read 162
Write 163
Mixed 64.8
SusWrite 172
102% 140 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 1.9
4K Mixed 0.9
164% 1.17 MB/s
Poor: 42%
This bench: 95.9%
Great: 98%
SanDisk Cruzer Blade 4GB
1GB free, PID 5567
Operating at USB 2.0 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 5.2 5.9 6.3 6.3 6.3 6.3 MB/s
Performing above expectations (70th percentile)
10.4% Very poor
Read 22.4
Write 6.2
Mixed 6
SusWrite 6
11% 10.1 MB/s
4K Read 4.1
4K Write 1.6
4K Mixed 2.2
144% 2.63 MB/s
Poor: 5%
This bench: 10.4%
Great: 12%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 1x8GB
1 of 2 slots used
8GB DIMM
Performing above expectations (66th percentile)
35.7% Below average
MC Read 13.1
MC Write 11.3
MC Mixed 10.2
33% 11.5 GB/s
SC Read 11.8
SC Write 8
SC Mixed 11.1
29% 10.3 GB/s
Latency 62.8
64% 62.8 ns
Poor: 18%
This bench: 35.7%
Great: 67%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical M5A78L-M LX/BR Builds (Compare 316 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 LX/BR

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 64% - Good Total price: $75
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