Asus M5A78L-M/USB3

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 21%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 67%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 17%
Surfboard
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 62.1%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics28.6% 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)
Boot Drive34.6% is low SSD score. With a better SSD this system will boot faster, make applications more responsive and reduce IO wait times.
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 7 is still a viable option, it's now 14 years and 8 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 (14%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus M5A78L-M/USB3  (all builds)
Memory0.5 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20141202
Uptime0.8 Days
Run DateMar 04 '18 at 17:39
Run Duration149 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 14%

 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-8320-$129
AM3R2, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz
Performing way above expectations (85th percentile)
62.1% Good
Memory 84.6
1-Core 61.1
2-Core 122
56% 89.2 Pts
4-Core 215
8-Core 368
35% 292 Pts
64-Core 370
23% 370 Pts
Poor: 47%
This bench: 62.1%
Great: 65%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD HD 7870-$203
PwrHis(1787 2321) 2GB
CLim: 1030 MHz, MLim: 1200 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 18.2.1
Performing way above expectations (99th percentile)
28.6% Poor
Lighting 36.2
Reflection 32.9
Parallax 44.2
30% 37.8 fps
MRender 28.7
Gravity 30.4
Splatting 37.3
27% 32.1 fps
Poor: 24%
This bench: 28.6%
Great: 28%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Mushkin ECO3 240GB-$99
18GB free (System drive)
Firmware: O1126A 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
34.6% Below average
Read 192
Write 104
Mixed 107
30% 134 MB/s
4K Read 24.5
4K Write 24.8
4K Mixed 11.6
65% 20.3 MB/s
DQ Read 28.6
DQ Write 37.3
DQ Mixed 11.8
15% 25.9 MB/s
Poor: 57%
This bench: 34.6%
Great: 99%
Seagate BUP Slim SL 2TB
6GB free, PID ab24
Operating at USB 2.1 Speed
Performing way below expectations (7th percentile)
13% Very poor
Read 28
Write 26.7
Mixed 5.22
23% 20 MB/s
4K Read 1.11
4K Write 0.94
4K Mixed 0.52
54% 0.86 MB/s
Poor: 13%
This bench: 13%
Great: 53%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 2x4GB
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM
Performing as expected (52nd percentile)
40.1% Average
MC Read 16.5
MC Write 13
MC Mixed 12.9
40% 14.1 GB/s
SC Read 8.6
SC Write 7.4
SC Mixed 9.9
25% 8.63 GB/s
Latency 72.5
55% 72.5 ns
Poor: 17%
This bench: 40.1%
Great: 65%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical M5A78L-M/USB3 Builds (Compare 1,855 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 5%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 50%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 5%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: Asus M5A78L-M/USB3 - $53

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 64% - Good Total price: $128
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