Asus M5A78L-M LX/BR

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU, SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (79th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 21 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 65.8%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Memory12GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's more than sufficient for nearly all games. 12GB 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.
High background CPU (22%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
5 years ago, 5 years ago.
MotherboardAsus M5A78L-M LX/BR  (all builds)
Memory9.6 GB free of 12 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1360 x 768 - 32 Bit cores
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20130419
Uptime0.5 Days
Run DateJul 21 '18 at 16:25
Run Duration70 Seconds
Run User BRA-User
Background CPU 22%

 PC Performing above expectations (79th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-8320E-$87
AM3R2, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.9 GHz, turbo 3.9 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (97th percentile)
65.8% Good
Memory 86
1-Core 68.1
2-Core 136
60% 96.6 Pts
4-Core 248
8-Core 398
40% 323 Pts
64-Core 422
26% 422 Pts
Poor: 47%
This bench: 65.8%
Great: 65%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
WD WD2500AVVS-61L2B0 250GB
2GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 01.03A01
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 54.1
Write 41.5
Mixed 28.3
31% 41.3 MB/s
4K Read 0.3
4K Write 1.5
4K Mixed 0.5
96% 0.77 MB/s
Poor: 14% Great: 35%
Seagate ST320LM001 HN-M320MBB 320GB
1GB free
Firmware: 2AR10002
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 50.4
Write 34
Mixed 38.1
31% 40.8 MB/s
4K Read 0.3
4K Write 1.2
4K Mixed 0.8
124% 0.77 MB/s
Poor: 12% Great: 51%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 12GB
null MHz
8192, 4096 MB
Performing above expectations (62nd percentile)
36% Below average
MC Read 12.9
MC Write 12.2
MC Mixed 11.4
35% 12.2 GB/s
SC Read 9.6
SC Write 8
SC Mixed 10.3
27% 9.3 GB/s
Latency 71.2
56% 71.2 ns
Poor: 20%
This bench: 36%
Great: 50%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical M5A78L-M LX/BR Builds (Compare 316 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 LX/BR

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 64% - Good Total price: $75
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