Asus M5A78L-M PLUS/USB3

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 18%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 64%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 14%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (63rd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 37 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 61.1%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics30% 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.
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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (18%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
5 years ago, 5 years ago.
MotherboardAsus M5A78L-M PLUS/USB3  (all builds)
Memory8.1 GB free of 12 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1824 x 1014 - 32 Bit Farben
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20161118
Uptime1.9 Days
Run DateOct 10 '18 at 20:19
Run Duration125 Seconds
Run User DEU-User
Background CPU 18%
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 PC Performing above expectations (63rd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-6300-$47
AM3R2, 1 CPU, 3 cores, 6 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.6 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (94th percentile)
61.1% Good
Memory 84.2
1-Core 63.3
2-Core 115
55% 87.4 Pts
4-Core 212
8-Core 275
31% 243 Pts
64-Core 264
16% 264 Pts
Poor: 44%
This bench: 61.1%
Great: 62%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1050-Ti-$59
Asus(1043 8627) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 1923 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 416.16
Performing below potential (76th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
30% Below average
Lighting 37.3
Reflection 29.4
Parallax 35.4
30% 34 fps
MRender 38
Gravity 36.2
Splatting 34
29% 36.1 fps
Poor: 27%
This bench: 30%
Great: 33%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Seagate ST3400620NS 400GB-$179
46GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 3.AEG
SusWrite @10s intervals: 59 53 54 58 60 52 MB/s
Performing as expected (43rd percentile)
31.5% Below average
Read 53.7
Write 60.3
Mixed 44.2
SusWrite 56
40% 53.5 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 1.1
4K Mixed 0.8
138% 0.87 MB/s
Poor: 19%
This bench: 31.5%
Great: 42%
WD 2500BEA External 250GB
49GB free, PID 0702
Operating at USB 2.0 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 23 24 24 25 24 24 MB/s
Performing below expectations (25th percentile)
12.9% Very poor
Read 23
Write 20.5
Mixed 18
SusWrite 23.8
29% 21.3 MB/s
4K Read 0.5
4K Write 1.4
4K Mixed 0.7
73% 0.87 MB/s
Poor: 10%
This bench: 12.9%
Great: 18%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 12GB
null MHz
2048, 2048, 4096, 4096 MB
Performing above expectations (78th percentile)
41.3% Average
MC Read 16.3
MC Write 12.8
MC Mixed 14.3
41% 14.5 GB/s
SC Read 9.2
SC Write 8.3
SC Mixed 11.6
28% 9.7 GB/s
Latency 73
55% 73 ns
Poor: 20%
This bench: 41.3%
Great: 50%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical M5A78L-M PLUS/USB3 Builds (Compare 1,267 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 PLUS/USB3

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 88% - Excellent Total price: $134
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