Asus M5A78L-M/USB3

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 5%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 54%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 5%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (34th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 66 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 56.5%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics3.15% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive60.2% is a good SSD score. This drive enables fast boots, responsive applications and ensures minimum system IO wait 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 (16%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus M5A78L-M/USB3  (all builds)
Memory2.8 GB free of 8 GB @ 0.4 GHz
Display1440 x 900 - 32 Bit colores
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20141202
Uptime0.3 Days
Run DateApr 12 '21 at 04:49
Run Duration133 Seconds
Run User COL-User
Background CPU 16%

 PC Performing below expectations (34th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-4350-$57
AM3R2, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 4.2 GHz, turbo 4.15 GHz (avg)
Performing as expected (44th percentile)
56.5% Above average
Memory 80.4
1-Core 70.2
2-Core 118
56% 89.4 Pts
4-Core 187
8-Core 213
26% 200 Pts
64-Core 160
10% 160 Pts
Poor: 45%
This bench: 56.5%
Great: 64%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GeForce GT 710
MSI(1462 8C93) 2GB
CLim: 954 MHz, MLim: 400 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 461.92
Performing below expectations (25th percentile)
3.15% Terrible
Lighting 3.8
Reflection 2.5
Parallax 4
3% 3.43 fps
MRender 3.5
Gravity 3.8
Splatting 4.4
3% 3.9 fps
Poor: 3%
This bench: 3.15%
Great: 4%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Adata Ultimate SU800 256GB-$54
132GB free (System drive)
Firmware: Q0922FS
SusWrite @10s intervals: 193 209 212 200 218 214 MB/s
Performing below potential (6th percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
60.2% Good
Read 244
Write 221
Mixed 218
SusWrite 208
50% 222 MB/s
4K Read 23
4K Write 57.3
4K Mixed 32.8
107% 37.7 MB/s
DQ Read 137
DQ Write 50.5
DQ Mixed 1
25% 62.9 MB/s
Poor: 60%
This bench: 60.2%
Great: 118%
WD Blue 500GB (2010)-$24
88GB free
Firmware: 15.01H15
SusWrite @10s intervals: 86 89 90 77 88 89 MB/s
Performing as expected (52nd percentile)
54.4% Above average
Read 103
Write 99
Mixed 62.3
SusWrite 86.4
64% 87.7 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 2
4K Mixed 0.9
166% 1.2 MB/s
Poor: 24%
This bench: 54.4%
Great: 69%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 1x8GB
1 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM
Performing as expected (41st percentile)
28.8% Poor
MC Read 9.6
MC Write 9.1
MC Mixed 9.1
26% 9.27 GB/s
SC Read 9.6
SC Write 6.7
SC Mixed 9.6
25% 8.63 GB/s
Latency 79.8
50% 79.8 ns
Poor: 18%
This bench: 28.8%
Great: 67%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical M5A78L-M/USB3 Builds (Compare 1,858 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 5%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 50%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 5%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: Asus M5A78L-M/USB3 - $53

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