Asus M5A78L-M/USB3

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 17%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 69%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 14%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (59th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 41 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 64.2%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics23.1% 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 Drive44.9% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
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 (11%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus M5A78L-M/USB3  (all builds)
Memory8.6 GB free of 12 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit Farben
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20131112
Uptime0 Days
Run DateFeb 09 '19 at 20:23
Run Duration143 Seconds
Run User DEU-User
Background CPU 11%

 PC Performing as expected (59th 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 above expectations (81st percentile)
64.2% Good
Memory 84
1-Core 69.8
2-Core 129
58% 94.2 Pts
4-Core 241
8-Core 423
40% 332 Pts
64-Core 425
26% 425 Pts
Poor: 48%
This bench: 64.2%
Great: 68%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD Radeon RX 560-B
Sapphire(1DA2 E348) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 1226 MHz, MLim: 1500 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 19.1.1
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
23.1% Poor
Lighting 27.5
Reflection 30.8
Parallax 35.1
22% 31.1 fps
MRender 28.5
Gravity 28.1
Splatting 31.8
24% 29.5 fps
Poor: 17%
This bench: 23.1%
Great: 22%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
SanDisk Ultra Plus 128GB-$75
26GB free (System drive)
Firmware: X2306RL
SusWrite @10s intervals: 152 131 122 112 108 85 MB/s
Performing below potential (1st percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
44.9% Average
Read 221
Write 195
Mixed 115
SusWrite 118
36% 162 MB/s
4K Read 22
4K Write 45.7
4K Mixed 23
87% 30.2 MB/s
DQ Read 27.4
DQ Write 67.7
DQ Mixed 28.6
27% 41.2 MB/s
Poor: 56%
This bench: 44.9%
Great: 91%
Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 500GB-$36
255GB free
Firmware: CC38
SusWrite @10s intervals: 95 97 99 97 98 96 MB/s
Performing above expectations (66th percentile)
59.9% Above average
Read 112
Write 104
Mixed 52
SusWrite 96.8
67% 91 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 1.8
4K Mixed 1
174% 1.17 MB/s
Poor: 28%
This bench: 59.9%
Great: 70%
WD Blue 500GB (2010)-$24
446GB free
Firmware: 19.01H19
SusWrite @10s intervals: 119 120 120 122 121 121 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (97th percentile)
69.5% Good
Read 122
Write 118
Mixed 68
SusWrite 120
79% 107 MB/s
4K Read 0.6
4K Write 1.5
4K Mixed 0.7
130% 0.93 MB/s
Poor: 24%
This bench: 69.5%
Great: 69%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 3x4GB
3 of 4 slots used
12GB DIMM
Performing below potential (13th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
27.5% Poor
MC Read 9.1
MC Write 8.8
MC Mixed 7.9
25% 8.6 GB/s
SC Read 9.2
SC Write 7.4
SC Mixed 8.9
24% 8.5 GB/s
Latency 73.5
54% 73.5 ns
Poor: 25%
This bench: 27.5%
Great: 57%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical M5A78L-M/USB3 Builds (Compare 1,855 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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