Asus M5A78L-M LX PLUS

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (72nd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 28 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 55.5%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics20.3% 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)
Memory12GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's more than sufficient for nearly all games. 12GB 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 (35%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
6 years ago, 6 years ago.
MotherboardAsus M5A78L-M LX PLUS  (all builds)
Memory5.9 GB free of 12 GB @ 0.7 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20110901
Uptime26.2 Days
Run DateNov 15 '17 at 07:20
Run Duration111 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 35%

 PC Performing above expectations (72nd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-8120
AM3R2, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.1 GHz, turbo 3.15 GHz (avg)
Performing below expectations (36th percentile)
55.5% Above average
Memory 77.7
1-Core 57.1
2-Core 97.3
50% 77.4 Pts
4-Core 185
8-Core 243
27% 214 Pts
64-Core 305
19% 305 Pts
Poor: 46%
This bench: 55.5%
Great: 63%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 750-Ti-$92
CLim: 1463 MHz, MLim: 1350 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 382.5
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
20.3% Poor
Lighting 25.6
Reflection 19
Parallax 22.4
21% 22.4 fps
MRender 27.4
Gravity 26.4
Splatting 18.8
19% 24.2 fps
Poor: 16%
This bench: 20.3%
Great: 19%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Evo 500GB-$94
115GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EMT02B6Q Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 80% Great: 134%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 12GB
null MHz
8192, 4096 MB
Performing above expectations (78th percentile)
40.9% Average
MC Read 16.2
MC Write 14
MC Mixed 13.6
42% 14.6 GB/s
SC Read 8.9
SC Write 7.8
SC Mixed 11.7
27% 9.47 GB/s
Latency 84.9
47% 84.9 ns
Poor: 20%
This bench: 40.9%
Great: 50%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical M5A78L-M LX PLUS Builds (Compare 242 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 5%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 50%
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Workstation
Workstation 5%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: Asus M5A78L-M LX PLUS - $200

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 64% - Good Total price: $275
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