Asus M5A78L-M/USB3

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 37%
Jet ski
Desktop
Desktop 73%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 31%
Sail boat
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (60th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 40 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 67.2%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics51.3% 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 Drive55.2% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
Memory16GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's more than sufficient for nearly all games. 16GB also allows for very large file and system caches, software development and batch photo editing/processing.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Sub-optimal background CPU (16%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus M5A78L-M/USB3  (all builds)
Memory10.6 GB free of 16 GB @ 0.7 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20141202
Uptime4.7 Days
Run DateJul 19 '18 at 11:47
Run Duration146 Seconds
Run User GBR-User
Background CPU 16%

 PC Performing above expectations (60th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-8350-$130
AM3R2, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 4 GHz, turbo 4.05 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (94th percentile)
67.2% Good
Memory 88.6
1-Core 73.2
2-Core 140
62% 101 Pts
4-Core 249
8-Core 406
40% 328 Pts
64-Core 433
27% 433 Pts
Poor: 48%
This bench: 67.2%
Great: 68%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 970-$200
CLim: 1443 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 398.36
Performing below potential (76th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
51.3% Above average
Lighting 64
Reflection 66
Parallax 64.9
52% 65 fps
MRender 70.4
Gravity 61.1
Splatting 53.4
50% 61.6 fps
Poor: 43%
This bench: 51.3%
Great: 54%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
SanDisk Ultra II 480GB-$39
199GB free (System drive)
Firmware: X41100RL
SusWrite @10s intervals: 178 170 189 193 197 191 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
55.2% Above average
Read 199
Write 178
Mixed 148
SusWrite 186
40% 178 MB/s
4K Read 25.3
4K Write 52
4K Mixed 32.4
107% 36.6 MB/s
DQ Read 29.1
DQ Write 71.1
DQ Mixed 38.4
33% 46.2 MB/s
Poor: 59%
This bench: 55.2%
Great: 108%
Seagate Expansion Desk 5TB
1TB free, PID 331a
Operating at USB 3.0 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 116 124 125 126 125 125 MB/s
Performing as expected (51st percentile)
57.7% Above average
Read 96.2
Write 79.1
Mixed 29
SusWrite 124
109% 82 MB/s
4K Read 0.9
4K Write 5.4
4K Mixed 0.3
197% 2.2 MB/s
Poor: 19%
This bench: 57.7%
Great: 76%
Generic- SD/MMC 134GB
9GB free, PID 0151
Operating at USB 2.0 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 5.9 9.4 9.5 10 10 10 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
4.74% Terrible
Read 12.7
Write 6
Mixed 9.5
SusWrite 9.2
12% 9.35 MB/s
4K Read 3.8
4K Write 0
4K Mixed 0
14% 1.27 MB/s
Poor: 5%
This bench: 4.74%
Great: 22%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 4x4GB
4 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM
Performing above expectations (79th percentile)
49.5% Average
MC Read 20.4
MC Write 15
MC Mixed 17.5
50% 17.6 GB/s
SC Read 10.7
SC Write 8.9
SC Mixed 14.4
32% 11.3 GB/s
Latency 68.9
58% 68.9 ns
Poor: 23%
This bench: 49.5%
Great: 61%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical M5A78L-M/USB3 Builds (Compare 1,854 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: $138
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