Asus M5A78L-M LX3

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 15%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 59%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 12%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (23rd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 77 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.
Graphics26.3% 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 Drive42% 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 (45%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus M5A78L-M LX3  (all builds)
Memory3.5 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display2715 x 1527 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20130419
Uptime2.3 Days
Run DateMar 21 '19 at 17:35
Run Duration130 Seconds
Run User ROU-User
Background CPU 45%
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 PC Performing below expectations (23rd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-4320 Quad-Core
AM3R2, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 4 GHz, turbo 4.1 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (9th percentile)
47.1% Average
Memory 70.8
1-Core 57.9
2-Core 106
49% 78.2 Pts
4-Core 131
8-Core 174
19% 153 Pts
64-Core 192
12% 192 Pts
Poor: 43%
This bench: 47.1%
Great: 64%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1050-Ti-$59
Asus(1043 85D6) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 1911 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 419.35
Performing below potential (2nd percentile) - GPU OC Guide
26.3% Poor
Lighting 32.3
Reflection 25.1
Parallax 34.2
26% 30.5 fps
MRender 34.3
Gravity 32.6
Splatting 30.2
26% 32.4 fps
Poor: 27%
This bench: 26.3%
Great: 33%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kingston SUV500120G 120GB
67GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 003056R6
SusWrite @10s intervals: 105 52 47 81 53 65 MB/s
Performing below potential (4th percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
42% Average
Read 199
Write 181
Mixed 154
SusWrite 67.1
34% 150 MB/s
4K Read 23.4
4K Write 38.1
4K Mixed 26
89% 29.2 MB/s
DQ Read 33.5
DQ Write 66.6
DQ Mixed 39.2
33% 46.4 MB/s
Poor: 46%
This bench: 42%
Great: 83%
WD Blue 500GB (2010)-$24
161GB free
Firmware: 15.01H15
SusWrite @10s intervals: 101 107 107 105 107 102 MB/s
Performing above expectations (73rd percentile)
61.7% Good
Read 110
Write 107
Mixed 64.7
SusWrite 105
71% 96.8 MB/s
4K Read 0.6
4K Write 2
4K Mixed 0.9
162% 1.17 MB/s
Poor: 24%
This bench: 61.7%
Great: 69%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 1x8GB
1 of 2 slots used
8GB DIMM
Performing below expectations (27th percentile)
25.7% Poor
MC Read 10.1
MC Write 7.4
MC Mixed 8.6
25% 8.7 GB/s
SC Read 6.7
SC Write 5.9
SC Mixed 6.8
18% 6.47 GB/s
Latency 99.6
40% 99.6 ns
Poor: 18%
This bench: 25.7%
Great: 67%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical M5A78L-M LX3 Builds (Compare 1,344 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 22%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 65%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 18%
Surfboard

Motherboard: Asus M5A78L-M LX3 - $147

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 88% - Excellent Total price: $280
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