Asus M5A78L-M/USB3

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 28%
Raft
Desktop
Desktop 62%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 21%
Surfboard
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (31st percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 69 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 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 57.3%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics47.5% 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)
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.
High background CPU (29%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus M5A78L-M/USB3  (all builds)
Memory11.7 GB free of 16 GB @ 0.7 GHz
DisplayЦвета: 1920 x 1200 - 32 Bit
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20141202
Uptime0 Days
Run DateSep 05 '23 at 11:00
Run Duration145 Seconds
Run User RUS-User
Background CPU 29%
Watch Gameplay: 580 + 9600K How to compare your gameplay

 PC Performing below expectations (31st percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-6200 Six-Core-$40
AM3R2, 1 CPU, 3 cores, 6 threads
Base clock 3.8 GHz, turbo 3.75 GHz (avg)
Performing below expectations (38th percentile)
57.3% Above average
Memory 78.1
1-Core 66.2
2-Core 100
52% 81.4 Pts
4-Core 205
8-Core 255
30% 230 Pts
64-Core 270
17% 270 Pts
Poor: 51%
This bench: 57.3%
Great: 65%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD RX 580-$130
CLim: 1366 MHz, MLim: 2000 MHz, Ram: 8GB, Driver: 23.7.2
Performing below potential (19th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
47.5% Average
Lighting 58.5
Reflection 62.3
Parallax 81.3
48% 67.4 fps
MRender 64.5
Gravity 65.9
Splatting 47.1
47% 59.2 fps
Poor: 46%
This bench: 47.5%
Great: 56%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kingston SKC600256G 256GB
6GB free (System drive)
Firmware: S4200102
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
Read 203
Write 194
Mixed 191
44% 196 MB/s
4K Read 32.5
4K Write 47.2
4K Mixed 36.8
121% 38.8 MB/s
DQ Read 39
DQ Write 67.2
DQ Mixed 47.7
38% 51.3 MB/s
Poor: 66% Great: 128%
Seagate Barracuda 1TB (2016)-$39
129GB free
Firmware: CC43
SusWrite @10s intervals: 105 110 111 112 110 110 MB/s
Performing as expected (43rd percentile)
92% Outstanding
Read 211
Write 24.9
Mixed 84.2
SusWrite 110
79% 108 MB/s
4K Read 0.8
4K Write 1.1
4K Mixed 0.7
132% 0.87 MB/s
Poor: 60%
This bench: 92%
Great: 113%
Seagate FreeAgent Go 250GB
18GB free, PID 2101
Operating at USB 2.0 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 23 24 24 25 25 24 MB/s
Performing below expectations (30th percentile)
12.8% Very poor
Read 50
Write 23.7
Mixed 18.4
SusWrite 24.2
35% 29.1 MB/s
4K Read 1
4K Write 0
4K Mixed 0.6
24% 0.53 MB/s
Poor: 11%
This bench: 12.8%
Great: 18%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM
Performing below potential (23rd percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
46% Average
MC Read 20.1
MC Write 13.5
MC Mixed 17
48% 16.9 GB/s
SC Read 8.3
SC Write 8.2
SC Mixed 11.2
26% 9.23 GB/s
Latency 84.1
48% 84.1 ns
Poor: 29%
This bench: 46%
Great: 97%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

 SkillBench Score 0: 0P 0R 0G 0B (High Scores)

Measures user input accuracy relative to the given hardware

Score Hit Rate Shots EFps 0.1% Low Refresh Rate Screen Resolution Monitor
0% 0% 0 70 58 60 7.2" 1920 1137 SAM03E8 SyncMaster
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Gaming
Gaming 5%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 50%
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Workstation
Workstation 5%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: Asus M5A78L-M/USB3 - $53

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 62% - Good Total price: $171
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