Asus M5A78L-M PLUS/USB3

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 10%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 61%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 8%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (36th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 64 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 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 59.2%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics16.8% 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 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.
Memory8GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's sufficient for the vast majority of games. 8GB is also enough for moderate file and system caches which result in a very responsive system.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Sub-optimal background CPU (13%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus M5A78L-M PLUS/USB3  (all builds)
Memory3.4 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display3200 x 1800 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20170814
Uptime0.1 Days
Run DateJul 07 '20 at 19:47
Run Duration128 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 13%

 PC Performing below expectations (36th 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 above expectations (85th percentile)
59.2% Above average
Memory 85.3
1-Core 67
2-Core 99.8
55% 84 Pts
4-Core 181
8-Core 273
28% 227 Pts
64-Core 264
16% 264 Pts
Poor: 44%
This bench: 59.2%
Great: 62%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD Radeon RX 560-B
XFX(1682 956D) 2GB
CLim: 1196 MHz, MLim: 1500 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 20.5.1
Performing way below expectations (14th percentile)
16.8% Very poor
Lighting 20
Reflection 22
Parallax 24.9
16% 22.3 fps
MRender 20.6
Gravity 20.2
Splatting 23.3
18% 21.4 fps
Poor: 17%
This bench: 16.8%
Great: 22%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
WD Blue 1TB (2012)-$30
216GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 02.01A02
SusWrite @10s intervals: 86 98 94 103 110 117 MB/s
Performing below expectations (27th percentile)
71.9% Very good
Read 149
Write 32
Mixed 76.9
SusWrite 101
66% 89.9 MB/s
4K Read 1
4K Write 1.6
4K Mixed 1.1
194% 1.23 MB/s
Poor: 52%
This bench: 71.9%
Great: 109%
WD My Passport 2627 4TB
3.5TB free, PID 2627
Operating at USB 2.1 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 22 23 22 23 23 22 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (3rd percentile)
16.2% Very poor
Read 23.9
Write 23.1
Mixed 21.3
SusWrite 22.6
31% 22.7 MB/s
4K Read 1.8
4K Write 2.4
4K Mixed 0.9
119% 1.7 MB/s
Poor: 19%
This bench: 16.2%
Great: 64%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 1x8GB
1 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3
Performing as expected (52nd percentile)
31.2% Below average
MC Read 11
MC Write 9.8
MC Mixed 9.2
29% 10 GB/s
SC Read 9.6
SC Write 8.1
SC Mixed 10.7
27% 9.47 GB/s
Latency 71.7
56% 71.7 ns
Poor: 18%
This bench: 31.2%
Great: 67%

 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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