Asus M5A78L-M LX3

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 10%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 59%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 7%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (68th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 32 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 55.2%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics16% is a below average 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle older games but it will struggle to render recent games at resolutions greater than 1080p. (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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (11%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU. CPU throttled at 94% 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.
MotherboardAsus M5A78L-M LX3  (all builds)
Memory5 GB free of 8 GB @ 0.7 GHz
DisplayЦвета: 1680 x 1050 - 32 Bit
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20130419
Uptime0 Days
Run DateSep 17 '17 at 14:54
Run Duration88 Seconds
Run User RUS-User
Background CPU 11%
CPU Throttled 94%

 PC Performing above expectations (68th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-4350-$57
AM3R2, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 4.2 GHz, turbo 3.55 GHz (avg)
Performing below expectations (29th percentile)
55.2% Above average
Memory 84.1
1-Core 61.4
2-Core 95
53% 80.2 Pts
4-Core 155
8-Core 156
21% 156 Pts
64-Core 157
10% 157 Pts
Poor: 45%
This bench: 55.2%
Great: 64%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 650-Ti-$152
Gigabyte(1458 3554) 2GB
CLim: 1032 MHz, MLim: 1350 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 384.94
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
16% Very poor
Lighting 19.6
Reflection 17.6
Parallax 21.9
16% 19.7 fps
MRender 22.1
Gravity 22.4
Splatting 16
16% 20.2 fps
Poor: 13%
This bench: 16%
Great: 15%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
WD Green 500GB (2012)
162GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 01.01A01 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (96th percentile)
81.8% Excellent
Read 140
Write 145
Mixed 130
104% 138 MB/s
4K Read 0.67
4K Write 2.3
4K Mixed 0.25
98% 1.07 MB/s
Poor: 34%
This bench: 81.8%
Great: 79%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 2x4GB
2 of 2 slots used
8GB DIMM
Performing as expected (48th percentile)
36.5% Below average
MC Read 15
MC Write 10.6
MC Mixed 12.4
36% 12.7 GB/s
SC Read 8.3
SC Write 7.4
SC Mixed 8.8
23% 8.17 GB/s
Latency 73.3
54% 73.3 ns
Poor: 17%
This bench: 36.5%
Great: 65%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical M5A78L-M LX3 Builds (Compare 1,342 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: 88% - Excellent Total price: $281
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