Asus M5A78L-M/USB3

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (45th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 55 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
ProcessorWith a below average single core score, this CPU can handle email, web browsing and audio/video playback but it will struggle to handle modern 3D games or workstation tasks such as video editing. Finally, with a gaming score of 44.4%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is below average.
Graphics18% 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)
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 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
High background CPU (21%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus M5A78L-M/USB3  (all builds)
Memory2.3 GB free of 4 GB @ 0.7 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit cores
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20141202
Uptime0.3 Days
Run DateJun 29 '20 at 01:47
Run Duration222 Seconds
Run User BRA-User
Background CPU 21%

 PC Performing as expected (45th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-4300-$73
AM3R2, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.8 GHz, turbo 3.9 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (13th percentile)
44.4% Average
Memory 65.5
1-Core 60.2
2-Core 48.5
41% 58.1 Pts
4-Core 136
8-Core 149
19% 142 Pts
64-Core 144
9% 144 Pts
Poor: 36%
This bench: 44.4%
Great: 60%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD R7 360-$100
CLim: 1000 MHz, MLim: 1250 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 20.5.1
Performing above expectations (71st percentile)
18% Very poor
Lighting 21.1
Reflection 27.2
Parallax 29.4
17% 25.9 fps
MRender 23.1
Gravity 19.7
Splatting 27.2
20% 23.4 fps
Poor: 16%
This bench: 18%
Great: 20%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Seagate ST3500414CS 500GB
140GB free (System drive)
Firmware: CA14
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 58.1
Write 58.6
Mixed 35.9
38% 50.9 MB/s
4K Read 0.5
4K Write 1.1
4K Mixed 0.2
63% 0.6 MB/s
Poor: 18% Great: 61%
Samsung HD502HI 500GB-$154
27GB free
Firmware: 1AG01118
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 23.4
Write 82
Mixed 33
34% 46.1 MB/s
4K Read 0.3
4K Write 1.6
4K Mixed 0.6
109% 0.83 MB/s
Poor: 26% Great: 59%
Samsung HD081GJ 80GB
1GB free
Firmware: GE100-07
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 52
Write 54.5
Mixed 37.2
36% 47.9 MB/s
4K Read 0.5
4K Write 1.1
4K Mixed 0.7
119% 0.77 MB/s
Poor: 14% Great: 42%
Seagate ST3160212AS 160GB
95GB free
Firmware: 3.AAE
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 53.9
Write 11.4
Mixed 24.6
22% 30 MB/s
4K Read 0.6
4K Write 0.9
4K Mixed 0.7
119% 0.73 MB/s
Poor: 6% Great: 39%
WD WD5000AVCS-6 500GB
57GB free
Firmware: 01.00A01
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 68
Write 82
Mixed 50.6
50% 66.9 MB/s
4K Read 0.4
4K Write 0.9
4K Mixed 0.5
89% 0.6 MB/s
Poor: 23% Great: 51%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 1x4GB
1 of 4 slots used
4GB DIMM
Performing as expected (53rd percentile)
24.8% Poor
MC Read 9.6
MC Write 7.9
MC Mixed 7.7
24% 8.4 GB/s
SC Read 7.8
SC Write 5.6
SC Mixed 7.1
20% 6.83 GB/s
Latency 113
36% 113 ns
Poor: 13%
This bench: 24.8%
Great: 52%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

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Gaming
Gaming 5%
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Desktop
Desktop 50%
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Workstation
Workstation 5%
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Motherboard: Asus M5A78L-M/USB3 - $53

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 64% - Good Total price: $128
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