Asus M3A78-EM

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 35%
Sail boat
Desktop
Desktop 63%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 25%
Raft
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (69th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 31 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 57%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics59.2% 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)
Boot Drive41.1% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (18%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
MotherboardAsus M3A78-EM  (all builds)
Memory4.3 GB free of 8 GB @ 0.8 GHz
Display2560 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20101008
Uptime0.9 Days
Run DateFeb 04 '18 at 18:55
Run Duration150 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 18%
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 PC Performing above expectations (69th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD Phenom II X4 965-$144
AM2, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.4 GHz, turbo 3.4 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (80th percentile)
57% Above average
Memory 82.8
1-Core 49.3
2-Core 100
50% 77.4 Pts
4-Core 182
8-Core 194
25% 188 Pts
64-Core 186
12% 186 Pts
Poor: 35%
This bench: 57%
Great: 61%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1060-6GB-$117
CLim: 2012 MHz, MLim: 2002 MHz, Ram: 6GB, Driver: 388.13
Performing way above expectations (91st percentile)
59.2% Above average
Lighting 73.5
Reflection 76.3
Parallax 65.8
60% 71.9 fps
MRender 69.5
Gravity 69.4
Splatting 72.2
58% 70.4 fps
Poor: 51%
This bench: 59.2%
Great: 60%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
WDC WD20EZRX-00D8PB0 240GB
78GB free (System drive)
Firmware: MU05 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Relative performance (0th percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
41.1% Average
Read 188
Write 208
Mixed 198
44% 198 MB/s
4K Read 18
4K Write 40.3
4K Mixed 12.3
64% 23.5 MB/s
DQ Read 18.7
DQ Write 65.3
DQ Mixed 12.2
18% 32.1 MB/s
Poor: 89%
This bench: 41.1%
Great: 108%
Crucial_CT240M500SSD1 500GB
50GB free
Firmware: CR100-12 Max speed: SATA 2.0 300 MB/s
Relative performance (0th percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
6.56% Terrible
Read 53.2
Write 64.9
Mixed 33.3
11% 50.5 MB/s
4K Read 0.43
4K Write 1.12
4K Mixed 0.28
2% 0.61 MB/s
Poor: 98%
This bench: 6.56%
Great: 136%
Samsung HD501LJ 2TB
379GB free
Firmware: 80.00A80 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing below expectations (34th percentile)
62.9% Good
Read 99.5
Write 120
Mixed 90.6
77% 103 MB/s
4K Read 0.44
4K Write 0.57
4K Mixed 0.16
47% 0.39 MB/s
Poor: 54%
This bench: 62.9%
Great: 107%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 4x2GB
4 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR2
Performing above expectations (69th percentile)
25.6% Poor
MC Read 8.6
MC Write 7.5
MC Mixed 8.6
24% 8.23 GB/s
SC Read 6.4
SC Write 6.1
SC Mixed 7.2
19% 6.57 GB/s
Latency 75.6
53% 75.6 ns
Poor: 14%
This bench: 25.6%
Great: 45%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical M3A78-EM Builds (Compare 52 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 4%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 48%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 4%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: Asus M3A78-EM - $18

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 57% - Above average Total price: $200
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