Asus M5A78L-M/USB3

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 24%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 70%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 19%
Surfboard
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (63rd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 37 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 64.7%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics33.2% 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 Drive37.7% is low SSD score. With a better SSD this system will boot faster, make applications more responsive and reduce IO wait times.
Memory12GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's more than sufficient for nearly all games. 12GB 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 (14%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
MotherboardAsus M5A78L-M/USB3  (all builds)
Memory6 GB free of 12 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1400 x 1050 - 32 Bit colores
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20141202
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJan 28 '20 at 15:57
Run Duration114 Seconds
Run User ESP-User
Background CPU 14%

 PC Performing above expectations (63rd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-6300-$47
AM3R2, 1 CPU, 3 cores, 6 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.55 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (99th percentile)
64.7% Good
Memory 92.1
1-Core 65.4
2-Core 115
59% 90.9 Pts
4-Core 204
8-Core 290
31% 247 Pts
64-Core 291
18% 291 Pts
Poor: 44%
This bench: 64.7%
Great: 62%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 960-$198
MSI(1462 3201) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 1443 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 441.87
Performing below potential (65th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
33.2% Below average
Lighting 42
Reflection 42.1
Parallax 39.1
34% 41.1 fps
MRender 39.2
Gravity 40.1
Splatting 35.3
31% 38.2 fps
Poor: 30%
This bench: 33.2%
Great: 36%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Sandisk PLUS 240 GB 240GB
164GB free (System drive)
Firmware: UF4500RL
SusWrite @10s intervals: 222 22 45 76 100 130 MB/s
Performing below expectations (28th percentile)
37.7% Below average
Read 324
Write 252
Mixed 239
SusWrite 99.3
51% 228 MB/s
4K Read 11.4
4K Write 20.9
4K Mixed 15.1
48% 15.8 MB/s
DQ Read 114
DQ Write 54.3
DQ Mixed 43
43% 70.3 MB/s
Poor: 29%
This bench: 37.7%
Great: 56%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 12GB
null MHz
2048, 2048, 4096, 4096 MB
Performing above expectations (62nd percentile)
36.2% Below average
MC Read 13.2
MC Write 11
MC Mixed 11.2
34% 11.8 GB/s
SC Read 11
SC Write 8.3
SC Mixed 11.4
29% 10.2 GB/s
Latency 63.8
63% 63.8 ns
Poor: 20%
This bench: 36.2%
Great: 50%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical M5A78L-M/USB3 Builds (Compare 1,858 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: 64% - Good Total price: $128
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