Asus M3A78-EM

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (56th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 44 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 46.8%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is below average.
Boot Drive41.1% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
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 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Run History
4 years ago, 4 years ago.
MotherboardAsus M3A78-EM  (all builds)
Memory4.5 GB free of 6 GB @ 0.5 GHz
Display1360 x 768 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20101008
Uptime0.2 Days
Run DateJul 15 '19 at 04:04
Run Duration121 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU7%

 PC Performing as expected (56th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD Sempron 150
AM2, 1 CPU, 1 cores, 1 threads
Base clock 2.9 GHz, turbo 2.9 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (96th percentile)
46.8% Average
Memory 84
1-Core 59.8
2-Core 58.7
48% 67.5 Pts
4-Core 59.9
8-Core 59.6
8% 59.8 Pts
64-Core 58.6
4% 58.6 Pts
Poor: 24%
This bench: 46.8%
Great: 46%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Intel SSDSC2BF180A5L 180GB
69GB free (System drive)
Firmware: LTVi
SusWrite @10s intervals: 134 128 123 121 136 140 MB/s
Performing below potential (2nd percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
41.1% Average
Read 158
Write 155
Mixed 146
SusWrite 130
33% 148 MB/s
4K Read 15.8
4K Write 54.6
4K Mixed 21.5
80% 30.6 MB/s
DQ Read 23.6
DQ Write 70.2
DQ Mixed 29.5
28% 41.1 MB/s
Poor: 47%
This bench: 41.1%
Great: 81%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 6GB
null MHz
1024, 1024, 2048, 2048 MB
Performing above expectations (71st percentile)
26.7% Poor
MC Read 7.3
MC Write 9.5
MC Mixed 8
24% 8.27 GB/s
SC Read 7
SC Write 9.3
SC Mixed 8.5
24% 8.27 GB/s
Latency 73.4
54% 73.4 ns
Poor: 12%
This bench: 26.7%
Great: 46%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical M3A78-EM Builds (Compare 52 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 4%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 48%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 4%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: Asus M3A78-EM - $18

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 57% - Above average Total price: $200
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