Asus M5A78L-M/USB3

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 18%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 64%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 14%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (26th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 74 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 52.4%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics28.1% 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 Drive43.6% 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.
Very high background CPU (43%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
MotherboardAsus M5A78L-M/USB3  (all builds)
Memory3.5 GB free of 8 GB @ 0.7 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colores
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20141202
Uptime0 Days
Run DateAug 28 '18 at 18:29
Run Duration156 Seconds
Run User CHL-User
Background CPU 43%
Watch Gameplay: 1050-Ti + 9600K How to compare your gameplay

 PC Performing below expectations (26th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-6300-$47
AM3R2, 1 CPU, 3 cores, 6 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.55 GHz (avg)
Performing below expectations (26th percentile)
52.4% Above average
Memory 81
1-Core 60.3
2-Core 114
54% 85 Pts
4-Core 132
8-Core 210
21% 171 Pts
64-Core 241
15% 241 Pts
Poor: 44%
This bench: 52.4%
Great: 62%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1050-Ti-$59
Zotac(19DA A454) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 1923 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 399.7
Performing below potential (35th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
28.1% Poor
Lighting 34.9
Reflection 27.5
Parallax 33.6
28% 32 fps
MRender 35.1
Gravity 33.8
Splatting 32
27% 33.7 fps
Poor: 27%
This bench: 28.1%
Great: 33%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kingston SSDNow V300 120GB-$38
23GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 603ABBF0
SusWrite @10s intervals: 101 84 91 91 65 80 MB/s
Performing below expectations (24th percentile)
43.6% Average
Read 174
Write 114
Mixed 131
SusWrite 85.4
28% 126 MB/s
4K Read 23
4K Write 48.1
4K Mixed 26.5
94% 32.5 MB/s
DQ Read 26.5
DQ Write 72.7
DQ Mixed 28.9
28% 42.7 MB/s
Poor: 30%
This bench: 43.6%
Great: 73%
Toshiba DT01ACA050 500GB-$25
265GB free
Firmware: MS1OA750
SusWrite @10s intervals: MB/s
Performing way below expectations (12th percentile)
47.8% Average
Read 157
Write 93.3
Mixed 38.5
SusWrite 9.4
54% 74.5 MB/s
4K Read 0.4
4K Write 2.1
4K Mixed 0.5
111% 1 MB/s
Poor: 29%
This bench: 47.8%
Great: 103%
Toshiba MK3259GSXP 320GB-$50
103GB free
Firmware: GN001A
SusWrite @10s intervals: MB/s
Performing way below expectations (10th percentile)
15.8% Very poor
Read 45.3
Write 49
Mixed 21.2
SusWrite 9.4
23% 31.2 MB/s
4K Read 0.4
4K Write 1.4
4K Mixed 0.5
98% 0.77 MB/s
Poor: 11%
This bench: 15.8%
Great: 48%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 2x4GB
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM
Performing as expected (47th percentile)
36.2% Below average
MC Read 14.8
MC Write 10.9
MC Mixed 13.1
37% 12.9 GB/s
SC Read 5.1
SC Write 7.8
SC Mixed 7.9
20% 6.93 GB/s
Latency 78.8
51% 78.8 ns
Poor: 17%
This bench: 36.2%
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 1,858 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
The Best.
CPUGPUSSD
Intel Core i5-13600K $273Nvidia RTX 4060 $300Crucial MX500 250GB $40
Intel Core i5-12400F $133Nvidia RTX 4060-Ti $385Samsung 850 Evo 120GB $80
Intel Core i5-12600K $177Nvidia RTX 4070 $539Samsung 860 Evo 250GB $52
HDDRAMUSB
Seagate Barracuda 1TB (2016) $39Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 3200 C16 2x8GB $45SanDisk Extreme 64GB $72
WD Blue 1TB (2012) $37Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 3000 C15 2x8GB $43SanDisk Extreme 32GB $28
Seagate Barracuda 2TB (2016) $51G.SKILL Trident Z DDR4 3200 C14 4x16GB $351SanDisk Ultra Fit 32GB $16
If you make a purchase via one of these links, our site may earn a commission
Today's hottest deals
About  •  User Guide  •  FAQs  •  Email  •  Privacy  •  Developer  •  YouTube Feedback