Asus M5A78L-M LX3

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 2%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 59%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 2%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (61st percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 39 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 67.7%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics1.92% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive31.1% is low SSD score. With a better SSD this system will boot faster, make applications more responsive and reduce IO wait 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 7 is still a viable option, it's now 14 years and 9 months old. This system should be upgraded to Windows 10 which is generally faster and has an improved set of core utilities including better versions of explorer and task manager.
Sub-optimal background CPU (20%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus M5A78L-M LX3  (all builds)
Memory2.4 GB free of 4 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1440 x 900 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20160505
Uptime0.3 Days
Run DateDec 07 '17 at 19:52
Run Duration123 Seconds
Run User TUR-User
Background CPU 20%

 PC Performing above expectations (61st 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
Performing way above expectations (96th percentile)
67.7% Good
Memory 88.3
1-Core 72.2
2-Core 144
62% 101 Pts
4-Core 256
8-Core 433
42% 344 Pts
64-Core 437
27% 437 Pts
Poor: 48%
This bench: 67.7%
Great: 68%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GeForce GT 420
Asus(1043 8450) 2GB
CLim: 700 MHz, MLim: 275 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 388.43
Performing as expected (54th percentile)
1.92% Terrible
Lighting 2.3
Reflection 2.58
Parallax 1.72
2% 2.2 fps
MRender 2.95
Gravity 2.1
Splatting 2.39
2% 2.48 fps
Poor: 2%
This bench: 1.92%
Great: 2%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
SanDisk SSD Plus 120GB-$42
67GB free (System drive)
Firmware: Z32080RL Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing below potential (4th percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
31.1% Below average
Read 210
Write 34.9
Mixed 107
26% 117 MB/s
4K Read 19.9
4K Write 35.7
4K Mixed 4.72
55% 20.1 MB/s
DQ Read 130
DQ Write 108
DQ Mixed 3.48
34% 80.4 MB/s
Poor: 35%
This bench: 31.1%
Great: 78%
WD Blue 500GB (2010)-$24
395GB free
Firmware: 15.01H15 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (93rd percentile)
67.5% Good
Read 115
Write 120
Mixed 98.6
83% 111 MB/s
4K Read 0.72
4K Write 1.75
4K Mixed 0.41
108% 0.96 MB/s
Poor: 24%
This bench: 67.5%
Great: 69%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 1x4GB
1 of 2 slots used
4GB DIMM
Performing as expected (60th percentile)
26.2% Poor
MC Read 9.5
MC Write 8.2
MC Mixed 6.5
23% 8.07 GB/s
SC Read 8.7
SC Write 6.6
SC Mixed 7.8
22% 7.7 GB/s
Latency 69.3
58% 69.3 ns
Poor: 13%
This bench: 26.2%
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: $280
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