Asus M5A78L-M PLUS/USB3

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 32%
Sail boat
Desktop
Desktop 69%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 27%
Raft
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (48th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 52 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
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 63.1%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics46.3% 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 Drive57.2% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
Memory16GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's more than sufficient for nearly all games. 16GB also allows for very large file and system caches, software development and batch photo editing/processing.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
MotherboardAsus M5A78L-M PLUS/USB3  (all builds)
Memory11.9 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display3840 x 2160 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20161118
Uptime0 Days
Run DateMay 15 '22 at 22:52
Run Duration153 Seconds
Run User CAN-User
Background CPU3%
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 PC Performing as expected (48th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-8350-$130
AM3R2, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 4 GHz, turbo 4.05 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (72nd percentile)
63.1% Good
Memory 82.1
1-Core 72.9
2-Core 133
59% 96 Pts
4-Core 240
8-Core 403
39% 321 Pts
64-Core 412
26% 412 Pts
Poor: 48%
This bench: 63.1%
Great: 68%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD RX 570-$130
CLim: 1286 MHz, MLim: 1750 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 21.30.23.04
Performing below potential (69th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
46.3% Average
Lighting 58
Reflection 60.1
Parallax 78.7
47% 65.6 fps
MRender 60.1
Gravity 61.7
Splatting 44.6
44% 55.5 fps
Poor: 37%
This bench: 46.3%
Great: 49%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
SanDisk Ultra II 240GB-$40
133GB free (System drive)
Firmware: X31200RL
SusWrite @10s intervals: 189 209 192 200 218 198 MB/s
Performing below potential (5th percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
57.2% Above average
Read 245
Write 220
Mixed 211
SusWrite 201
49% 219 MB/s
4K Read 22.9
4K Write 41.7
4K Mixed 27.3
92% 30.6 MB/s
DQ Read 155
DQ Write 140
DQ Mixed 140
107% 145 MB/s
Poor: 58%
This bench: 57.2%
Great: 101%
WD Black 1TB (2010)-$40
139GB free
Firmware: 05.01D05
SusWrite @10s intervals: 90 92 92 92 92 92 MB/s
Performing below expectations (21st percentile)
47.2% Average
Read 72.1
Write 62
Mixed 50.7
SusWrite 91.9
51% 69.2 MB/s
4K Read 1.2
4K Write 1.8
4K Mixed 1
194% 1.33 MB/s
Poor: 35%
This bench: 47.2%
Great: 76%
Seagate ST32000542AS 2TB-$100
1.5TB free
Firmware: CC34
SusWrite @10s intervals: 69 74 73 74 74 74 MB/s
Performing as expected (58th percentile)
49.7% Average
Read 99.8
Write 105
Mixed 58.5
SusWrite 73.1
62% 84.2 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 1.7
4K Mixed 0.9
161% 1.1 MB/s
Poor: 31%
This bench: 49.7%
Great: 61%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 4x4GB
4 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR3
Performing above expectations (60th percentile)
44.8% Average
MC Read 17.1
MC Write 15.2
MC Mixed 15.5
46% 15.9 GB/s
SC Read 10.1
SC Write 8.8
SC Mixed 12.8
30% 10.6 GB/s
Latency 76.7
52% 76.7 ns
Poor: 23%
This bench: 44.8%
Great: 61%

 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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