Asus M5A78L-M/USB3

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 15%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 64%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 12%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (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.
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 55.8%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics20.1% 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 Drive29.2% is low SSD score. With a better SSD this system will boot faster, make applications more responsive and reduce IO wait times.
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.
Very high background CPU (55%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus M5A78L-M/USB3  (all builds)
Memory12.5 GB free of 16 GB @ 0.7 GHz
Display3840 x 2160 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20141202
Uptime0 Days
Run DateSep 25 '22 at 11:21
Run Duration115 Seconds
Run User GBR-User
Background CPU 55%

 PC Performing as expected (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 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.6 GHz (avg)
Performing as expected (57th percentile)
55.8% Above average
Memory 79.8
1-Core 56.3
2-Core 107
52% 81.1 Pts
4-Core 180
8-Core 220
26% 200 Pts
64-Core 234
14% 234 Pts
Poor: 44%
This bench: 55.8%
Great: 62%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD HD 7790
Asus(1043 0452) 1GB
CLim: 1075 MHz, MLim: 1600 MHz, Ram: 1GB, Driver: 19.20
Performing above expectations (74th percentile)
20.1% Poor
Lighting 24.7
Reflection 27.1
Parallax 34.7
20% 28.8 fps
MRender 24.1
Gravity 25.1
Splatting 23.9
20% 24.4 fps
Poor: 19%
This bench: 20.1%
Great: 21%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Crucial BX500 240GB-$29
193GB free (System drive)
Firmware: M6CR013
SusWrite @10s intervals: 169 170 93 75 64 75 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
29.2% Poor
Read 193
Write 150
Mixed 168
SusWrite 108
35% 155 MB/s
4K Read 20.6
4K Write 40.9
4K Mixed 0.4
53% 20.6 MB/s
DQ Read 23
DQ Write 6.8
DQ Mixed 16.9
12% 15.6 MB/s
Poor: 30%
This bench: 29.2%
Great: 92%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM
Performing below potential (25th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
46.3% Average
MC Read 20
MC Write 13.3
MC Mixed 17.3
48% 16.9 GB/s
SC Read 9.6
SC Write 8.1
SC Mixed 11.4
28% 9.7 GB/s
Latency 80.9
50% 80.9 ns
Poor: 29%
This bench: 46.3%
Great: 97%

 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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