Asus M5A78L-M LX3

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way below expectations (19th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 81 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. Use the charts in the benchmark sections of this report to identify problem areas.
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 45.8%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is below average.
Boot Drive27.3% is low SSD score. With a better SSD this system will boot faster, make applications more responsive and reduce IO wait times.
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 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Very high background CPU (42%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus M5A78L-M LX3  (all builds)
Memory3.7 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit renk
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20130419
Uptime3.9 Days
Run DateJan 20 '20 at 07:54
Run Duration1114 Seconds
Run User TUR-User
Background CPU 42%

 PC Performing way below expectations (19th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-6300-$57
AM3R2, 1 CPU, 3 cores, 6 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.55 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (8th percentile)
45.8% Average
Memory 71.7
1-Core 49.9
2-Core 82.4
45% 68 Pts
4-Core 114
8-Core 138
16% 126 Pts
64-Core 178
11% 178 Pts
Poor: 44%
This bench: 45.8%
Great: 62%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Sandisk PLUS 240GB
39GB free (System drive)
Firmware: UF5000RL
SusWrite @10s intervals: 83 78 73 12 9.4 21 MB/s
Performing below potential (1st percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
27.3% Poor
Read 203
Write 180
Mixed 146
SusWrite 46.2
32% 144 MB/s
4K Read 13.9
4K Write 16.8
4K Mixed 15.2
50% 15.3 MB/s
DQ Read 18.2
DQ Write 21.2
DQ Mixed 16
13% 18.5 MB/s
Poor: 33%
This bench: 27.3%
Great: 56%
Samsung HD103SI 1TB-$89
477GB free
Firmware: 1AG01118
SusWrite @10s intervals: 84 79 74 13 11 28 MB/s
Performing below expectations (28th percentile)
41.2% Average
Read 95.3
Write 58
Mixed 52
SusWrite 48.1
47% 63.3 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 1.6
4K Mixed 0.8
148% 1.03 MB/s
Poor: 27%
This bench: 41.2%
Great: 59%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 2x4GB
2 of 2 slots used
8GB DIMM
Performing below expectations (38th percentile)
31.3% Below average
MC Read 12
MC Write 9.8
MC Mixed 11.9
32% 11.2 GB/s
SC Read 4.9
SC Write 5.8
SC Mixed 8
18% 6.23 GB/s
Latency 97.5
41% 97.5 ns
Poor: 17%
This bench: 31.3%
Great: 65%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical M5A78L-M LX3 Builds (Compare 1,342 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 22%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 65%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 18%
Surfboard

Motherboard: Asus M5A78L-M LX3 - $147

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 86% - Excellent Total price: $291
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