Gigabyte GA-78LMT-S2

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
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 47%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is below average.
Graphics6.47% is a very low 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can only handle very basic 3D games but it's fine for general computing tasks.
Memory8GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's sufficient for the vast majority of games. 8GB is also enough for moderate file and system caches which result in a very responsive system.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 8.1 is a recent version of Windows, it's worth upgrading to Windows 10 which has had several improvements made to the user interface including a better homescreen.
Very high background CPU (45%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
MotherboardGigabyte GA-78LMT-S2  (all builds)
Memory6.2 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1366 x 768 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 8.1
BIOS Date20120508
Uptime1.4 Days
Run DateAug 27 '19 at 11:39
Run Duration159 Seconds
Run User PHL-User
Background CPU 45%

 PC Performing as expected (56th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD Athlon II X3 455-$90
Socket M2, 1 CPU, 3 cores, 3 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz, turbo 3.3 GHz (avg)
Performing as expected (59th percentile)
47% Average
Memory 74.4
1-Core 48.6
2-Core 95.8
47% 72.9 Pts
4-Core 116
8-Core 124
16% 120 Pts
64-Core 141
9% 141 Pts
Poor: 34%
This bench: 47%
Great: 54%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GeForce GT 730
Gigabyte(1458 379B) 2GB
CLim: 1104 MHz, MLim: 490 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 388.13
Performing way above expectations (86th percentile)
6.47% Terrible
Lighting 7.87
Reflection 7.96
Parallax 8.88
6% 8.23 fps
MRender 5.48
Gravity 8.83
Splatting 9.13
7% 7.81 fps
Poor: 3%
This bench: 6.47%
Great: 7%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Seagate ST3250312CS 250GB-$90
182GB free (System drive)
Firmware: SC13
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 60.3
Write 60.8
Mixed 37.2
39% 52.8 MB/s
4K Read 0.4
4K Write 1.8
4K Mixed 0.7
128% 0.97 MB/s
Poor: 18% Great: 62%
Toshiba P300 1TB-$67
124GB free
Firmware: MS2OA8R0
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 114
Write 88.4
Mixed 32.9
57% 78.3 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 1.8
4K Mixed 0.7
140% 1.07 MB/s
Poor: 52% Great: 107%
Hitachi TOURO Mobile 500GB
453GB free
Firmware: 0
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 22.2
Write 21
Mixed 19.4
16% 20.9 MB/s
4K Read 0.3
4K Write 1.5
4K Mixed 0.4
85% 0.73 MB/s
Poor: 14% Great: 58%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 1x8GB
1 of 2 slots used
8GB DIMM
Performing below potential (23rd percentile) - ensure that an XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
23.5% Poor
MC Read 8.8
MC Write 6.6
MC Mixed 7.3
22% 7.57 GB/s
SC Read 6.9
SC Write 6.2
SC Mixed 7
19% 6.7 GB/s
Latency 91.6
44% 91.6 ns
Poor: 18%
This bench: 23.5%
Great: 67%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical GA-78LMT-S2 Builds (Compare 877 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 19%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 64%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 15%
Surfboard

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-78LMT-S2 - $59

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 88% - Excellent Total price: $193
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