Asus M5A78L-M LX

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (42nd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 58 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
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 50.4%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Boot Drive21.2% is an extremely low SSD score, this system will benefit from a faster SSD.
Memory4GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and although it's sufficient for most games, some will benefit from up to 8GB of RAM. 4GB is also enough for modest file and system caches which allow for a 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.
Very high background CPU (31%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
4 years ago, 4 years ago.
MotherboardAsus M5A78L-M LX  (all builds)
Memory1.7 GB free of 4 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1360 x 768 - 32 Bit colori
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20131105
Uptime0.1 Days
Run DateApr 21 '20 at 22:08
Run Duration134 Seconds
Run User ITA-User
Background CPU 31%

 PC Performing as expected (42nd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD Athlon II X4 645
AM3R2, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.1 GHz
Performing above expectations (78th percentile)
50.4% Above average
Memory 74.5
1-Core 44.9
2-Core 90.4
45% 69.9 Pts
4-Core 155
8-Core 153
21% 154 Pts
64-Core 161
10% 161 Pts
Poor: 35%
This bench: 50.4%
Great: 54%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Intel X25-M 160GB
40GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 2CV102G9
SusWrite @10s intervals: 68 21 46 75 36 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (3rd percentile)
21.2% Poor
Read 193
Write 44.3
Mixed 30.3
SusWrite 52
17% 79.8 MB/s
4K Read 11.4
4K Write 10.2
4K Mixed 7.3
32% 9.63 MB/s
DQ Read 19.8
DQ Write 12.4
DQ Mixed 10.1
9% 14.1 MB/s
Poor: 25%
This bench: 21.2%
Great: 46%
SAMSUNG HD501LJ 500GB
351GB free, PID 1010
Operating at USB 2.0 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 27 27 26 27 27 27 MB/s
Performing as expected (48th percentile)
13.8% Very poor
Read 26.8
Write 26.8
Mixed 24
SusWrite 26.6
36% 26 MB/s
4K Read 0.6
4K Write 1.3
4K Mixed 0.8
74% 0.9 MB/s
Poor: 10%
This bench: 13.8%
Great: 19%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 1x4GB
1 of 2 slots used
4GB DIMM
Performing below potential (39th percentile) - ensure that an XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
22.2% Poor
MC Read 8.4
MC Write 6.2
MC Mixed 7.1
21% 7.23 GB/s
SC Read 5.7
SC Write 5.3
SC Mixed 5.8
16% 5.6 GB/s
Latency 91.3
44% 91.3 ns
Poor: 13%
This bench: 22.2%
Great: 52%

 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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