Asus M5A78L-M LX3

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 7%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 70%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 5%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way above expectations (88th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 12 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. This PC is likely operated by a technical master!
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 65.3%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics20.3% 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.
Memory4GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and although it's sufficient for most games, some will benefit from up to 8GB of RAM. 4GB is also enough for modest file and system caches which allow for a 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.
Run History
MotherboardAsus M5A78L-M LX3  (all builds)
Memory3.1 GB free of 4 GB @ 0.7 GHz
Display1680 x 1050 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20130419
Uptime0 Days
Run DateSep 02 '16 at 21:01
Run Duration84 Seconds
Run User CZE-User
Background CPU 17%

 PC Performing way above expectations (88th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-4320 Quad-Core
AM3R2, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 4 GHz
Performing way above expectations (99th percentile)
65.3% Good
Memory 93.4
1-Core 72.6
2-Core 128
62% 98 Pts
4-Core 218
8-Core 218
29% 218 Pts
64-Core 221
14% 221 Pts
Poor: 43%
This bench: 65.3%
Great: 64%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 750-Ti-$92
Gainward(10B0 1380) 2GB
Driver: nvd3dumx.dll Ver. 21.21.13.7270
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
20.3% Poor
Lighting 25.1
Reflection 19.7
Parallax 23.4
20% 22.7 fps
MRender 29
Gravity 26.4
Splatting 19.7
20% 25 fps
Poor: 16%
This bench: 20.3%
Great: 19%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 500GB-$24
308GB free (System drive)
Firmware: KC45 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing as expected (55th percentile)
60.3% Good
Read 105
Write 106
Mixed 32.7
59% 81 MB/s
4K Read 0.55
4K Write 1.1
4K Mixed 0.42
90% 0.69 MB/s
Poor: 27%
This bench: 60.3%
Great: 88%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 2x2GB
2 of 2 slots used
4GB DIMM
Performing way above expectations (97th percentile)
46.4% Average
MC Read 21.1
MC Write 10.5
MC Mixed 17
46% 16.2 GB/s
SC Read 11.1
SC Write 8.5
SC Mixed 12.1
30% 10.6 GB/s
Latency 61.2
65% 61.2 ns
Poor: 10%
This bench: 46.4%
Great: 44%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical M5A78L-M LX3 Builds (Compare 1,346 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: 81% - Excellent Total price: $323
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