Asus M5A78L-M LX PLUS

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 3%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 58%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 3%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (68th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 32 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 64%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics3.95% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive66.5% is a good SSD score. This drive enables fast boots, responsive applications and ensures minimum system IO wait 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 8 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 (11%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus M5A78L-M LX PLUS  (all builds)
Memory1.4 GB free of 4 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1200 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20130427
Uptime1 Days
Run DateDec 11 '19 at 16:20
Run Duration113 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 11%

 PC Performing above expectations (68th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD Phenom II X4 980
AM3R2, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.7 GHz
Performing way above expectations (96th percentile)
64% Good
Memory 90.8
1-Core 55.2
2-Core 110
55% 85.3 Pts
4-Core 218
8-Core 218
29% 218 Pts
64-Core 219
14% 219 Pts
Poor: 48%
This bench: 64%
Great: 64%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GeForce GT 630
EVGA(3842 2639) 2GB
CLim: 810 MHz, MLim: 350 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 347.25
Performing above expectations (75th percentile)
3.95% Terrible
Lighting 4.9
Reflection 5.65
Parallax 1.38
4% 3.98 fps
MRender 6
Gravity 5.13
Splatting 3.57
4% 4.9 fps
Poor: 3%
This bench: 3.95%
Great: 5%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Adata Ultimate SU800 256GB-$54
62GB free (System drive)
Firmware: R0427ANR
SusWrite @10s intervals: 203 204 206 219 219 219 MB/s
Performing below potential (10th percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
66.5% Good
Read 235
Write 216
Mixed 222
SusWrite 211
50% 221 MB/s
4K Read 33.2
4K Write 57.6
4K Mixed 41
133% 43.9 MB/s
DQ Read 31.9
DQ Write 72.8
DQ Mixed 45.4
37% 50 MB/s
Poor: 60%
This bench: 66.5%
Great: 118%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 2x2GB
2 of 2 slots used
4GB DIMM
Performing way above expectations (92nd percentile)
33.4% Below average
MC Read 14.6
MC Write 7.6
MC Mixed 11.5
32% 11.2 GB/s
SC Read 7.5
SC Write 6.6
SC Mixed 8.3
21% 7.47 GB/s
Latency 66.1
60% 66.1 ns
Poor: 10%
This bench: 33.4%
Great: 44%

 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: 64% - Good Total price: $275
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