Asus M5A78L-M LX V2

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 30%
Raft
Desktop
Desktop 64%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 22%
Surfboard
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (26th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 74 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 49.6%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is below average.
Graphics54.9% 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 Drive40.1% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
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.
Run History
MotherboardAsus M5A78L-M LX V2  (all builds)
Memory6 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display2560 x 1080 - 32 Bit couleurs
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20111130
Uptime0.1 Days
Run DateMay 16 '17 at 11:21
Run Duration116 Seconds
Run User FRA-User
Background CPU10%

 PC Performing below expectations (26th 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 2.2 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (10th percentile)
49.6% Average
Memory 83.3
1-Core 61.9
2-Core 119
55% 88.1 Pts
4-Core 88.9
8-Core 145
14% 117 Pts
64-Core 145
9% 145 Pts
Poor: 46%
This bench: 49.6%
Great: 63%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD R9 Fury-$199
CLim: 1050 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 17.4.4
Performing below potential (15th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
54.9% Above average
Lighting 65.4
Reflection 57
Parallax 102
53% 74.8 fps
MRender 57.7
Gravity 78
Splatting 74
58% 69.9 fps
Poor: 53%
This bench: 54.9%
Great: 62%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Evo 500GB-$94
305GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EMT02B6Q Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 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
40.1% Average
Read 186
Write 166
Mixed 155
38% 169 MB/s
4K Read 23.3
4K Write 27.7
4K Mixed 15.6
70% 22.2 MB/s
DQ Read 27.6
DQ Write 41.2
DQ Mixed 15.6
17% 28.1 MB/s
Poor: 80%
This bench: 40.1%
Great: 134%
WD Green 2TB (2012)-$49
1TB free
Firmware: 80.00A80 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing as expected (40th percentile)
60.4% Good
Read 101
Write 109
Mixed 77.9
72% 96 MB/s
4K Read 0.92
4K Write 2.1
4K Mixed 0.18
97% 1.07 MB/s
Poor: 40%
This bench: 60.4%
Great: 84%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 2x4GB
2 of 2 slots used
8GB DIMM
Performing above expectations (64th percentile)
44.6% Average
MC Read 17.7
MC Write 15
MC Mixed 15.2
46% 16 GB/s
SC Read 8.9
SC Write 8.3
SC Mixed 11.8
28% 9.67 GB/s
Latency 74.6
54% 74.6 ns
Poor: 17%
This bench: 44.6%
Great: 65%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical M5A78L-M LX V2 Builds (Compare 216 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 19%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 64%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 15%
Surfboard

Motherboard: Asus M5A78L-M LX V2

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 81% - Excellent Total price: $177
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