Asus M4A78LT-M

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 17%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 58%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 13%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way below expectations (16th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 84 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. Use the charts in the benchmark sections of this report to identify problem areas.
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 47.8%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is below average.
Graphics31.6% 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 Drive41.5% 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.
Very high background CPU (48%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus M4A78LT-M  (all builds)
Memory13.3 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit kolorów
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20100824
Uptime0.9 Days
Run DateDec 08 '18 at 12:40
Run Duration129 Seconds
Run User POL-User
Background CPU 48%

 PC Performing way below expectations (16th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD Phenom II X4 B55
AM3, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 3.2 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (18th percentile)
47.8% Average
Memory 75.6
1-Core 42.6
2-Core 79.2
44% 65.8 Pts
4-Core 119
8-Core 120
16% 119 Pts
64-Core 120
7% 120 Pts
Poor: 44%
This bench: 47.8%
Great: 62%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 960-$198
CLim: 1455 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 417.22
Performing below potential (46th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
31.6% Below average
Lighting 40.7
Reflection 39.7
Parallax 39.5
33% 40 fps
MRender 35.7
Gravity 36.5
Splatting 32.6
28% 34.9 fps
Poor: 30%
This bench: 31.6%
Great: 36%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Pro 256GB-$115
33GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EXM02B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 101 130 145 150 150 153 MB/s
Performing below potential (0th percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
41.5% Average
Read 161
Write 147
Mixed 131
SusWrite 138
32% 144 MB/s
4K Read 19
4K Write 36.3
4K Mixed 23.4
78% 26.2 MB/s
DQ Read 31
DQ Write 69.8
DQ Mixed 40.7
34% 47.2 MB/s
Poor: 71%
This bench: 41.5%
Great: 124%
Seagate Desktop SSHD 1TB-$68
201GB free
Firmware: CC41
SusWrite @10s intervals: 93 119 122 117 103 103 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (11th percentile)
56.3% Above average
Read 85.2
Write 110
Mixed 26.2
SusWrite 110
60% 82.8 MB/s
4K Read 1
4K Write 5.6
4K Mixed 1.7
334% 2.77 MB/s
Poor: 48%
This bench: 56.3%
Great: 112%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 4x4GB
4 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM
Performing way below expectations (6th percentile)
23.9% Poor
MC Read 8.7
MC Write 6.1
MC Mixed 8.7
22% 7.83 GB/s
SC Read 5.7
SC Write 5.5
SC Mixed 7.1
17% 6.1 GB/s
Latency 89.1
45% 89.1 ns
Poor: 23%
This bench: 23.9%
Great: 61%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical M4A78LT-M Builds (Compare 76 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 5%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 48%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 5%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: Asus M4A78LT-M

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 56% - Above average Total price: $203
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