Asus M5A78L-M LX

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 34%
Sail boat
Desktop
Desktop 70%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 26%
Raft
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (40th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 60 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 63.2%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics50.1% 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)
Boot Drive21.6% is an extremely low SSD score, this system will benefit from a faster SSD.
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 (14%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus M5A78L-M LX  (all builds)
Memory5.5 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display2560 x 1440 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20131105
Uptime0.7 Days
Run DateJan 22 '22 at 14:29
Run Duration173 Seconds
Run User ROU-User
Background CPU 14%
Watch Gameplay: 580 + 9600K How to compare your gameplay

 PC Performing below expectations (40th 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 4.3 GHz, turbo 4.2 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (98th percentile)
63.2% Good
Memory 86.1
1-Core 72.8
2-Core 140
61% 99.5 Pts
4-Core 227
8-Core 273
32% 250 Pts
64-Core 295
18% 295 Pts
Poor: 44%
This bench: 63.2%
Great: 62%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD RX 580-$130
Asus(1043 0525) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 1360 MHz, MLim: 1750 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 21.10.4
Performing below potential (37th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
50.1% Above average
Lighting 63.2
Reflection 62.5
Parallax 86.5
52% 70.7 fps
MRender 61.9
Gravity 69.1
Splatting 46.9
47% 59.3 fps
Poor: 46%
This bench: 50.1%
Great: 56%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kingston A400 240GB-$28
93GB free (System drive)
Firmware: SBFKB1D2
SusWrite @10s intervals: 76 68 51 85 46 60 MB/s
Performing below potential (0th percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
21.6% Poor
Read 168
Write 50.6
Mixed 43.1
SusWrite 64.2
18% 81.5 MB/s
4K Read 13.2
4K Write 12.9
4K Mixed 6.8
36% 11 MB/s
DQ Read 11.6
DQ Write 11.7
DQ Mixed 11.5
9% 11.6 MB/s
Poor: 33%
This bench: 21.6%
Great: 100%
WD Blue 1TB (2012)-$30
412GB free
Firmware: 02.01A02
SusWrite @10s intervals: 86 75 56 88 49 64 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (3rd percentile)
43.6% Average
Read 82
Write 84.1
Mixed 50.4
SusWrite 69.5
53% 71.5 MB/s
4K Read 0.9
4K Write 2.2
4K Mixed 1.1
200% 1.4 MB/s
Poor: 52%
This bench: 43.6%
Great: 109%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 2x4GB
2 of 2 slots used
8GB DIMM
Performing above expectations (61st percentile)
43.2% Average
MC Read 16.9
MC Write 13.8
MC Mixed 15
44% 15.2 GB/s
SC Read 9.6
SC Write 8.5
SC Mixed 11.3
28% 9.8 GB/s
Latency 71.1
56% 71.1 ns
Poor: 17%
This bench: 43.2%
Great: 65%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical M5A78L-M LX Builds (Compare 291 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 5%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 48%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 5%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: Asus M5A78L-M LX - $200

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 57% - Above average Total price: $338
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