Asus M5A78L-M LX3

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 4%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 50%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 4%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (69th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 31 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
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 54.7%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics3.57% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive32.9% is low SSD score. With a better SSD this system will boot faster, make applications more responsive and reduce IO wait times.
Memory6GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's sufficient for the vast majority of games. 6GB is also enough for moderate file and system caches which result in a very responsive system.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 7 is still a viable option, it's now 14 years and 9 months old. This system should be upgraded to Windows 10 which is generally faster and has an improved set of core utilities including better versions of explorer and task manager.
Sub-optimal background CPU (17%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus M5A78L-M LX3  (all builds)
Memory4.4 GB free of 6 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1280 x 1024 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20130419
Uptime0 Days
Run DateFeb 26 '19 at 17:24
Run Duration114 Seconds
Run User GBR-User
Background CPU 17%

 PC Performing above expectations (69th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD Athlon II X4 645
AM3R2, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.1 GHz
Performing way above expectations (96th percentile)
54.7% Above average
Memory 77.3
1-Core 49.8
2-Core 97.2
48% 74.8 Pts
4-Core 188
8-Core 191
25% 190 Pts
64-Core 192
12% 192 Pts
Poor: 35%
This bench: 54.7%
Great: 54%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GeForce GT 430
Gigabyte(1458 3506) 1GB
CLim: 730 MHz, MLim: 450 MHz, Ram: 1GB, Driver: 391.35
Performing way above expectations (96th percentile)
3.57% Terrible
Lighting 4.37
Reflection 5.08
Parallax 1.25
4% 3.56 fps
MRender 6.14
Gravity 4.43
Splatting 3.22
4% 4.6 fps
Poor: 2%
This bench: 3.57%
Great: 4%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
SSDPR-CX300-120 120GB
69GB free (System drive)
Firmware: SBFM11.2
SusWrite @10s intervals: 193 85 70 71 153 72 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
32.9% Below average
Read 143
Write 57.8
Mixed 140
SusWrite 108
25% 112 MB/s
4K Read 16.5
4K Write 26.1
4K Mixed 16.6
60% 19.7 MB/s
DQ Read 30.1
DQ Write 62.8
DQ Mixed 22.6
24% 38.5 MB/s
Poor: 36%
This bench: 32.9%
Great: 91%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 6GB
null MHz
4096, 2048 MB
Performing above expectations (80th percentile)
32.9% Below average
MC Read 14.7
MC Write 7.7
MC Mixed 12.4
33% 11.6 GB/s
SC Read 6.9
SC Write 6.2
SC Mixed 7.8
20% 6.97 GB/s
Latency 85.7
47% 85.7 ns
Poor: 12%
This bench: 32.9%
Great: 46%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical M5A78L-M LX3 Builds (Compare 1,343 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 LX3 - $147

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 88% - Excellent Total price: $281
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