Asus M5A78L-M/USB3

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 26%
Raft
Desktop
Desktop 57%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 19%
Surfboard
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (37th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 63 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. Use the charts in the benchmark sections of this report to identify problem areas.
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 52.4%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics52.4% is a reasonable 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle the majority of recent games but it will struggle with resolutions greater than 1080p at ultra detail levels. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot DriveThe boot partition is located on a mechanical or hybrid drive. Moving the system to an SSD will yield far faster boot times, better system responsiveness and faster application load 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 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Very high background CPU (64%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
7 years ago, 7 years ago.
MotherboardAsus M5A78L-M/USB3  (all builds)
Memory5 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display2560 x 1440 - 32 Bit cores
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20140911
Uptime4.5 Days
Run DateMar 28 '17 at 15:50
Run Duration167 Seconds
Run User BRA-User
Background CPU 64%
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 PC Performing below expectations (37th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-6100-$68
AM3R2, 1 CPU, 3 cores, 6 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz, turbo 3.3 GHz (avg)
Performing below expectations (33rd percentile)
52.4% Above average
Memory 77.7
1-Core 49.7
2-Core 89.5
47% 72.3 Pts
4-Core 156
8-Core 177
22% 166 Pts
64-Core 201
12% 201 Pts
Poor: 41%
This bench: 52.4%
Great: 60%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1060-3GB-$119
CLim: 1974 MHz, MLim: 2002 MHz, Ram: 3GB, Driver: 378.66
Performing below potential (62nd percentile) - GPU OC Guide
52.4% Above average
Lighting 64.3
Reflection 64.1
Parallax 56.7
52% 61.7 fps
MRender 66.8
Gravity 63.1
Splatting 62.8
52% 64.2 fps
Poor: 48%
This bench: 52.4%
Great: 56%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 500GB-$23
257GB free (System drive)
Firmware: KC45 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing as expected (47th percentile)
56.8% Above average
Read 110
Write 87.9
Mixed 101
75% 99.6 MB/s
4K Read 0.55
4K Write 0.92
4K Mixed 0.52
98% 0.66 MB/s
Poor: 27%
This bench: 56.8%
Great: 88%
Samsung HM320II 320GB
94GB free
Firmware: 2AC101C4 Max speed: SATA 2.0 300 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (20th percentile)
22.3% Poor
Read 50
Write 28
Mixed 26.1
26% 34.7 MB/s
4K Read 0.08
4K Write 0.27
4K Mixed 0.04
12% 0.13 MB/s
Poor: 10%
This bench: 22.3%
Great: 43%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 1x8GB
1 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM
Performing below potential (23rd percentile) - ensure that an XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
24.2% Poor
MC Read 7.9
MC Write 7.5
MC Mixed 7.6
22% 7.67 GB/s
SC Read 6.6
SC Write 6.9
SC Mixed 7.6
20% 7.03 GB/s
Latency 84.8
47% 84.8 ns
Poor: 18%
This bench: 24.2%
Great: 67%

 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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