Asus M5A78L-M/USB3

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 14%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 63%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 11%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (58th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 42 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 58.9%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics17.7% 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 Drive45.3% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
Memory16GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's more than sufficient for nearly all games. 16GB also allows for very large file and system caches, software development and batch photo editing/processing.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Very high background CPU (99%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus M5A78L-M/USB3  (all builds)
Memory13.3 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20111130
Uptime0 Days
Run DateDec 13 '19 at 09:50
Run Duration130 Seconds
Run User GBR-User
Background CPU 99%

 PC Performing as expected (58th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-4170 Quad-Core-$81
AM3R2, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 4.2 GHz, turbo 4.15 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (77th percentile)
58.9% Above average
Memory 79.9
1-Core 54.5
2-Core 114
52% 82.8 Pts
4-Core 223
8-Core 216
30% 219 Pts
64-Core 210
13% 210 Pts
Poor: 42%
This bench: 58.9%
Great: 63%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD RX 550-$79
Gigabyte(1458 22F2) 2GB
CLim: 1206 MHz, MLim: 1750 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 19.12.2
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
17.7% Very poor
Lighting 18.5
Reflection 31.1
Parallax 21.8
15% 23.8 fps
MRender 29.4
Gravity 16.2
Splatting 34.7
23% 26.8 fps
Poor: 12%
This bench: 17.7%
Great: 16%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
HyperX Fury 240GB-$193
158GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 60AABBF0
SusWrite @10s intervals: 140 143 130 141 135 138 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
45.3% Average
Read 180
Write 161
Mixed 147
SusWrite 138
35% 156 MB/s
4K Read 19
4K Write 47.4
4K Mixed 26.8
88% 31.1 MB/s
DQ Read 25.4
DQ Write 65.1
DQ Mixed 34.3
29% 41.6 MB/s
Poor: 54%
This bench: 45.3%
Great: 84%
USB DISK 2.0 32GB
22GB free, PID 4100
Operating at USB 2.0 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 7.5 6.7 7.2 7.2 7.3 6.4 MB/s
Performing as expected (58th percentile)
6.47% Terrible
Read 17
Write 6.3
Mixed 11
SusWrite 7
13% 10.3 MB/s
4K Read 4
4K Write 0.5
4K Mixed 0.9
62% 1.8 MB/s
Poor: 3%
This bench: 6.47%
Great: 11%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 4x4GB
4 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM
Performing as expected (51st percentile)
42.3% Average
MC Read 16.6
MC Write 13.6
MC Mixed 15.9
44% 15.4 GB/s
SC Read 7.2
SC Write 7.5
SC Mixed 10.4
24% 8.37 GB/s
Latency 80.7
50% 80.7 ns
Poor: 23%
This bench: 42.3%
Great: 61%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical M5A78L-M/USB3 Builds (Compare 1,863 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/USB3 - $53

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 63% - Good Total price: $171
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