Asus M5A78L-M LX3

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU, SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (26th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 74 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 52.2%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
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.
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.
Very high background CPU (31%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus M5A78L-M LX3  (all builds)
Memory0.6 GB free of 4 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1366 x 768 - 32 Bit colores
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20120326
Uptime0.1 Days
Run DateJun 22 '21 at 17:22
Run Duration116 Seconds
Run User COL-User
Background CPU 31%

 PC Performing below expectations (26th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD Phenom II X6 1055T-$175
AM3R2, 1 CPU, 6 cores, 6 threads
Base clock 2.8 GHz, turbo 2.8 GHz (avg)
Performing below expectations (34th percentile)
52.2% Above average
Memory 77.9
1-Core 42.9
2-Core 82.5
45% 67.8 Pts
4-Core 150
8-Core 193
22% 172 Pts
64-Core 199
12% 199 Pts
Poor: 46%
This bench: 52.2%
Great: 61%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Hitachi HDS721050CLA362 500GB-$59
247GB free (System drive)
Firmware: JP2OA50E
SusWrite @10s intervals: 6.7 6.8 7.8 8.2 12 12 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (5th percentile)
26.1% Poor
Read 82
Write 11
Mixed 18.5
SusWrite 8.9
22% 30.1 MB/s
4K Read 0.5
4K Write 0.6
4K Mixed 0.5
88% 0.53 MB/s
Poor: 27%
This bench: 26.1%
Great: 74%
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
22.4% Poor
MC Read 8.4
MC Write 6.1
MC Mixed 7.2
21% 7.23 GB/s
SC Read 5.4
SC Write 4.8
SC Mixed 6
15% 5.4 GB/s
Latency 84.6
47% 84.6 ns
Poor: 13%
This bench: 22.4%
Great: 52%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical M5A78L-M LX3 Builds (Compare 1,344 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 LX3 - $147

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 88% - Excellent Total price: $281
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