Asus M5A78L-M/USB3

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 18%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 63%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 14%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (39th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 61 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 56.6%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics27.1% 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 Drive9.29% is an extremely low SSD score, this system will benefit from a faster SSD.
Memory12GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's more than sufficient for nearly all games. 12GB 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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (19%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus M5A78L-M/USB3  (all builds)
Memory6.9 GB free of 12 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1280 x 1024 - 32 Bit colores
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20141202
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJul 12 '18 at 05:48
Run Duration143 Seconds
Run User HND-User
Background CPU 19%

 PC Performing below expectations (39th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-6300-$57
AM3R2, 1 CPU, 3 cores, 6 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.6 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (68th percentile)
56.6% Above average
Memory 79.7
1-Core 62.8
2-Core 105
53% 82.5 Pts
4-Core 184
8-Core 258
28% 221 Pts
64-Core 268
17% 268 Pts
Poor: 44%
This bench: 56.6%
Great: 62%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD R9 270-$140
XFX(1682 9270) 2GB
CLim: 925 MHz, MLim: 1400 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 18.4.1
Performing way above expectations (99th percentile)
27.1% Poor
Lighting 31.8
Reflection 30
Parallax 42.8
26% 34.8 fps
MRender 47
Gravity 27.2
Splatting 34.9
29% 36.4 fps
Poor: 22%
This bench: 27.1%
Great: 26%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Drevo X1 SSD 120GB
5GB free (System drive)
Firmware: P0510D
SusWrite @10s intervals: 60 66 68 62 56 54 MB/s
Relative performance (0th percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
9.29% Terrible
Read 72
Write 75.5
Mixed 74
SusWrite 61
16% 70.6 MB/s
4K Read 2.6
4K Write 2.5
4K Mixed 2.6
9% 2.57 MB/s
Poor: 28%
This bench: 9.29%
Great: 91%
Seagate ST750LM022 HN-M750MBB 750GB
478GB free
Firmware: 2AR20003
SusWrite @10s intervals: 24 24 24 25 24 23 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (4th percentile)
12.1% Very poor
Read 18.2
Write 25.5
Mixed 16
SusWrite 24.1
15% 21 MB/s
4K Read 0.1
4K Write 0.3
4K Mixed 0.1
21% 0.17 MB/s
Poor: 13%
This bench: 12.1%
Great: 57%
MB2000ECWCR 2TB
1TB free
Firmware: HPG2
SusWrite @10s intervals: 60 51 56 51 54 55 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (1st percentile)
22.3% Poor
Read 23.3
Write 56.5
Mixed 25.8
SusWrite 54.6
29% 40.1 MB/s
4K Read 0.1
4K Write 0.5
4K Mixed 0.2
36% 0.27 MB/s
Poor: 57%
This bench: 22.3%
Great: 100%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 3x4GB
3 of 4 slots used
12GB DIMM
Performing below potential (23rd percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
33.1% Below average
MC Read 12.1
MC Write 10.7
MC Mixed 11.1
32% 11.3 GB/s
SC Read 7.9
SC Write 7.5
SC Mixed 9.7
24% 8.37 GB/s
Latency 81.2
49% 81.2 ns
Poor: 25%
This bench: 33.1%
Great: 57%

 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%
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Desktop
Desktop 50%
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Workstation
Workstation 5%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: Asus M5A78L-M/USB3 - $53

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 64% - Good Total price: $138
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