Asus M5A78L-M LX PLUS

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 2%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 51%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 2%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (52nd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 48 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 57.2%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics0.5% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (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.
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 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
High background CPU (22%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus M5A78L-M LX PLUS  (all builds)
Memory1.9 GB free of 4 GB @ 0.4 GHz
Display1024 x 768 - 32 Bit colores
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20111130
Uptime0 Days
Run DateSep 14 '19 at 18:07
Run Duration152 Seconds
Run User MEX-User
Background CPU 22%

 PC Performing as expected (52nd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-4100-$110
AM3R2, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 3.6 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (93rd percentile)
57.2% Above average
Memory 83.7
1-Core 60
2-Core 105
53% 83 Pts
4-Core 182
8-Core 171
24% 177 Pts
64-Core 186
12% 186 Pts
Poor: 39%
This bench: 57.2%
Great: 58%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
ATI Radeon 3000 Graphics
Asus(1043 8388) 256MB
Driver: aticfx64.dll Ver. 8.970.100.9001
Performing as expected (50th percentile)
0.5% Terrible
Lighting 0.5
Reflection 1.15
Parallax 0.31
0% 0.66 fps
MRender 0.81
Gravity 0.33
Splatting 1.17
1% 0.77 fps
Poor: 0%
This bench: 0.5%
Great: 1%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kingston A400 240GB-$28
203GB free (System drive)
Firmware: S1Z40102
SusWrite @10s intervals: 173 189 191 173 184 189 MB/s
Performing below potential (18th percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
44.9% Average
Read 174
Write 196
Mixed 193
SusWrite 183
42% 187 MB/s
4K Read 24.9
4K Write 46.1
4K Mixed 16.7
84% 29.2 MB/s
DQ Read 26.9
DQ Write 62.2
DQ Mixed 22.7
24% 37.3 MB/s
Poor: 33%
This bench: 44.9%
Great: 100%
Kingston DataTraveler 100 G3 USB 3.0 32GB-$9
24GB free, PID 1666
Operating at USB 2.1 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 4.6 1.2 7.2 8.1 5.9 MB/s
Performing below expectations (23rd percentile)
7.58% Terrible
Read 24.8
Write 15.3
Mixed 12.6
SusWrite 5.7
18% 14.6 MB/s
4K Read 2.5
4K Write 0.7
4K Mixed 1
67% 1.4 MB/s
Poor: 6%
This bench: 7.58%
Great: 28%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 1x4GB
1 of 2 slots used
4GB DIMM
Performing above expectations (75th percentile)
28.2% Poor
MC Read 9.4
MC Write 8.7
MC Mixed 8.6
26% 8.9 GB/s
SC Read 8.8
SC Write 7.7
SC Mixed 9.3
25% 8.6 GB/s
Latency 74
54% 74 ns
Poor: 13%
This bench: 28.2%
Great: 52%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical M5A78L-M LX PLUS Builds (Compare 242 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 LX PLUS - $200

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 63% - Good Total price: $318
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