Asus M5A78L-M LX

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU, SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (50th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 50 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 56.9%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Boot DriveThe boot partition is located on a mechanical or hybrid drive. Moving the system to an SSD will yield far faster boot times, better system responsiveness and faster application load times.
Memory6GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's sufficient for the vast majority of games. 6GB is also enough for moderate file and system caches which result in a very responsive system.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 7 is still a viable option, it's now 14 years and 9 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  (all builds)
Memory1.8 GB free of 6 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1366 x 768 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20111130
Uptime0 Days
Run DateMar 30 '20 at 06:45
Run Duration146 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 11%

 PC Performing as expected (50th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-4100-$110
AM3R2, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz
Performing way above expectations (93rd percentile)
56.9% Above average
Memory 81.9
1-Core 60.9
2-Core 111
54% 84.7 Pts
4-Core 187
8-Core 188
25% 187 Pts
64-Core 187
12% 187 Pts
Poor: 39%
This bench: 56.9%
Great: 58%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Seagate Barracuda 1TB (2016)-$39
823GB free (System drive)
Firmware: CC43
SusWrite @10s intervals: 95 100 90 100 102 62 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (4th percentile)
56.7% Above average
Read 106
Write 87.5
Mixed 67.5
SusWrite 91.5
65% 88.1 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 1.3
4K Mixed 0.7
131% 0.9 MB/s
Poor: 60%
This bench: 56.7%
Great: 113%
Kingston DataTraveler 100 G3 USB 3.0 16GB-$7
10GB free, PID 1666
Operating at USB 2.1 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 11 6.5 9.6 11 7.9 11 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (11th percentile)
4.94% Terrible
Read 19
Write 14.5
Mixed 7.3
SusWrite 9.6
16% 12.6 MB/s
4K Read 0.4
4K Write 0
4K Mixed 0
2% 0.13 MB/s
Poor: 5%
This bench: 4.94%
Great: 23%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 6GB
null MHz
4096, 2048 MB
Performing way above expectations (90th percentile)
41.6% Average
MC Read 17.1
MC Write 12.3
MC Mixed 14.8
42% 14.7 GB/s
SC Read 8.9
SC Write 8.3
SC Mixed 11.2
27% 9.47 GB/s
Latency 77
52% 77 ns
Poor: 12%
This bench: 41.6%
Great: 46%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical M5A78L-M LX Builds (Compare 291 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 5%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 48%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 5%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: Asus M5A78L-M LX - $200

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 57% - Above average Total price: $338
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