Asus M5A78L-M PLUS/USB3

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
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 47.9%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is below average.
Graphics49.8% 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)
Memory24GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's far more than any current game requires. 24GB will also allow for large file and system caches, virtual machine hosting, software development, video editing and batch multimedia processing.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Very high background CPU (37%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus M5A78L-M PLUS/USB3  (all builds)
Memory18.7 GB free of 24 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colores
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20170814
Uptime0.2 Days
Run DateMay 31 '20 at 06:20
Run Duration118 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 37%
Watch Gameplay: 580 + 9600K How to compare your gameplay

 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-$47
AM3R2, 1 CPU, 3 cores, 6 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.6 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (11th percentile)
47.9% Average
Memory 69.1
1-Core 55.6
2-Core 102
47% 75.4 Pts
4-Core 150
8-Core 191
22% 171 Pts
64-Core 185
11% 185 Pts
Poor: 44%
This bench: 47.9%
Great: 62%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD RX 580-$130
CLim: 1485 MHz, MLim: 2000 MHz, Ram: 8GB, Driver: 20.4.2
Performing below potential (37th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
49.8% Average
Lighting 59.3
Reflection 46.8
Parallax 88.1
48% 64.7 fps
MRender 68.1
Gravity 70.8
Splatting 56.8
53% 65.3 fps
Poor: 46%
This bench: 49.8%
Great: 56%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
WD Blue 1TB (2012)-$30
410GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 02.01A02
SusWrite @10s intervals: 1 2 3 4 7.5 9.9 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 862
Write 3
SusWrite 4.5
207% 290 MB/s
4K Read 147
4K Write 0.6
4K Mixed 1
6,260% 49.6 MB/s
Poor: 52% Great: 109%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 3x8GB
3 of 4 slots used
24GB DIMM DDR3
Performing way below expectations (9th percentile)
28.8% Poor
MC Read 9.8
MC Write 8.9
MC Mixed 10.9
28% 9.87 GB/s
SC Read 7.6
SC Write 6.9
SC Mixed 8.9
22% 7.8 GB/s
Latency 104
39% 104 ns
Poor: 26%
This bench: 28.8%
Great: 73%

 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: 88% - Excellent Total price: $134
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