Asus M4A78LT-M-LE

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 5%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 47%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 4%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (38th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 62 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 47.1%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is below average.
Graphics3.82% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Memory8GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's sufficient for the vast majority of games. 8GB is also enough for moderate file and system caches which result in a very responsive system.
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 M4A78LT-M-LE  (all builds)
Memory4.6 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1280 x 1024 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20120723
Uptime0.1 Days
Run DateNov 12 '23 at 19:07
Run Duration243 Seconds
Run User GRC-User
Background CPU 55%

 PC Performing below expectations (38th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD Athlon II X2 280
AM3, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 3.6 GHz (avg)
Performing as expected (52nd percentile)
47.1% Average
Memory 83.5
1-Core 46.3
2-Core 65.3
46% 65 Pts
4-Core 65.1
8-Core 73.6
9% 69.3 Pts
64-Core 70.3
4% 70.3 Pts
Poor: 32%
This bench: 47.1%
Great: 52%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GeForce GT 710
Asus(1043 85E7) 2GB
CLim: 954 MHz, MLim: 1252 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 456.71
Performing above expectations (75th percentile)
3.82% Terrible
Lighting 4.5
Reflection 6.1
Parallax 3.4
4% 4.67 fps
MRender 6.3
Gravity 3.9
Splatting 5
4% 5.07 fps
Poor: 3%
This bench: 3.82%
Great: 4%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kingston A400 240GB-$28
169GB free (System drive)
Firmware: SBFKB1D1
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 130
Write 86.8
Mixed 72.1
21% 96.2 MB/s
4K Read 7.8
4K Write 14.8
4K Mixed 8.1
30% 10.2 MB/s
DQ Read 16.4
DQ Write 126
DQ Mixed 90.6
64% 77.6 MB/s
Poor: 33% Great: 100%
Kingston A400 120GB-$28
93GB free
Firmware: SBFKB1H5
SusWrite @10s intervals: 102 95 87 84 163 112 MB/s
Performing below potential (1st percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
17.1% Very poor
Read 110
Write 50.9
Mixed 53.3
SusWrite 107
18% 80.3 MB/s
4K Read 7.5
4K Write 5.3
4K Mixed 4.9
20% 5.9 MB/s
Poor: 33%
This bench: 17.1%
Great: 85%
WD Blue 1TB (2010)-$128
618GB free
Firmware: 05.01D05
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 134
Write 129
Mixed 66.9
81% 110 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 2.1
4K Mixed 0.9
168% 1.23 MB/s
Poor: 35% Great: 74%
WD WD5002AALX-00J37A0 500GB
142GB free
Firmware: 15.01H15
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 90.3
Write 82.7
Mixed 31.1
50% 68 MB/s
4K Read 0.3
4K Write 0.6
4K Mixed 0.6
90% 0.5 MB/s
Poor: 32% Great: 72%
VendorCo ProductCode 2TB
2TB free, PID 1234
Operating at USB 2.0 Speed
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 4.7
Write 0.2
Mixed 0.7
2% 1.87 MB/s
4K Read 0
4K Write 0
4K Mixed 0
0% 0 MB/s
Poor: 2% Great: 14%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 2x4GB
2 of 2 slots used
8GB DIMM
Performing below potential (24th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
22.8% Poor
MC Read 8
MC Write 5.9
MC Mixed 7.4
20% 7.1 GB/s
SC Read 6.9
SC Write 5.6
SC Mixed 5.9
18% 6.13 GB/s
Latency 77.2
52% 77.2 ns
Poor: 17%
This bench: 22.8%
Great: 65%

 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 68 56 60 19" 1280 961 ENC1729 L768
Typical M4A78LT-M-LE Builds (Compare 98 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 5%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 41%
Speed boat
Workstation
Workstation 4%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: Asus M4A78LT-M-LE

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 21% - Poor Total price: $28
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