Asus M5A78L-M LX

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way above expectations (90th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 10 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. This PC is likely operated by a technical master!
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 52.2%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics6.78% is a very low 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can only handle very basic 3D games but it's fine for general computing tasks.
Memory4GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and although it's sufficient for most games, some will benefit from up to 8GB of RAM. 4GB is also enough for modest file and system caches which allow for a responsive system.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 7 is still a viable option, it's now 14 years and 8 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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (12%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus M5A78L-M LX  (all builds)
Memory1.8 GB free of 4 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1600 x 900 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20110504
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJul 12 '18 at 22:59
Run Duration83 Seconds
Run User THA-User
Background CPU 12%

 PC Performing way above expectations (90th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD Athlon II X3 450-$80
AM3R2, 1 CPU, 3 cores, 3 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz
Performing way above expectations (97th percentile)
52.2% Above average
Memory 80.8
1-Core 50.3
2-Core 99.7
50% 76.9 Pts
4-Core 139
8-Core 146
19% 142 Pts
64-Core 147
9% 147 Pts
Poor: 32%
This bench: 52.2%
Great: 51%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD R7 240
Device(17AF 2000) 2GB
Driver: aticfx64.dll Ver. 23.20.15002.11
Performing way above expectations (98th percentile)
6.78% Terrible
Lighting 7.7
Reflection 9.88
Parallax 9.22
6% 8.93 fps
MRender 10.4
Gravity 6.43
Splatting 11
8% 9.3 fps
Poor: 4%
This bench: 6.78%
Great: 6%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 1x4GB
1 of 2 slots used
4GB DIMM
Performing above expectations (75th percentile)
28.3% Poor
MC Read 11.4
MC Write 7.5
MC Mixed 9
27% 9.3 GB/s
SC Read 8.1
SC Write 6.7
SC Mixed 7.7
21% 7.5 GB/s
Latency 79.1
51% 79.1 ns
Poor: 13%
This bench: 28.3%
Great: 52%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

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Gaming
Gaming 5%
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Desktop
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Workstation
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Motherboard: Asus M5A78L-M LX - $200

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 57% - Above average Total price: $338
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