Asus M5A78L-M PLUS/USB3

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 32%
Sail boat
Desktop
Desktop 65%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 25%
Raft
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (40th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 60 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 59.4%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics48.9% is a reasonable 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle the majority of recent games but it will struggle with resolutions greater than 1080p at ultra detail levels. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive24.4% is an extremely low SSD score, this system will benefit from a faster SSD.
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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (13%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus M5A78L-M PLUS/USB3  (all builds)
Memory11.8 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.9 GHz
Display2560 x 1080 - 32 Bit cores
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20161118
Uptime0.1 Days
Run DateJan 22 '20 at 01:13
Run Duration131 Seconds
Run User BRA-User
Background CPU 13%

 PC Performing as expected (40th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-8320E-$87
AM3R2, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 2.8 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (63rd percentile)
59.4% Above average
Memory 87.7
1-Core 50.1
2-Core 89.8
51% 75.9 Pts
4-Core 171
8-Core 276
28% 224 Pts
64-Core 268
17% 268 Pts
Poor: 47%
This bench: 59.4%
Great: 65%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 970-$200
CLim: 1531 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 441.87
Performing below potential (57th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
48.9% Average
Lighting 58.2
Reflection 61.5
Parallax 60.4
47% 60 fps
MRender 73.3
Gravity 64.9
Splatting 55.6
52% 64.6 fps
Poor: 43%
This bench: 48.9%
Great: 54%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kingston A400 120GB-$32
49GB free (System drive)
Firmware: SBFKB1E1
SusWrite @10s intervals: 69 70 98 34 82 103 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
24.4% Poor
Read 170
Write 84
Mixed 77.5
SusWrite 75.8
23% 102 MB/s
4K Read 12.2
4K Write 17
4K Mixed 10
40% 13.1 MB/s
DQ Read 15.1
DQ Write 16
DQ Mixed 14.4
11% 15.2 MB/s
Poor: 33%
This bench: 24.4%
Great: 85%
WD RE4 1TB (2010)-$55
364GB free
Firmware: 01.01V01
SusWrite @10s intervals: 101 101 101 99 100 99 MB/s
Performing as expected (48th percentile)
59% Above average
Read 105
Write 100
Mixed 64.3
SusWrite 100
68% 92.4 MB/s
4K Read 1.2
4K Write 2.2
4K Mixed 1
202% 1.47 MB/s
Poor: 36%
This bench: 59%
Great: 76%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR3
Performing below potential (31st percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
49.3% Average
MC Read 21.4
MC Write 14.6
MC Mixed 18.1
52% 18 GB/s
SC Read 8.8
SC Write 7.6
SC Mixed 11.3
26% 9.23 GB/s
Latency 69.9
57% 69.9 ns
Poor: 29%
This bench: 49.3%
Great: 97%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical M5A78L-M PLUS/USB3 Builds (Compare 1,267 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 PLUS/USB3

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 86% - Excellent Total price: $144
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