Asus M5A78L-M LX3

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 32%
Sail boat
Desktop
Desktop 60%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 24%
Surfboard
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way below expectations (9th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 91 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 52.3%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics58.3% 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 Drive42.5% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
Memory16GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's more than sufficient for nearly all games. 16GB 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.
MotherboardAsus M5A78L-M LX3  (all builds)
Memory10.7 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit couleurs
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20160505
Uptime0 Days
Run DateAug 21 '19 at 22:00
Run Duration137 Seconds
Run User GBR-User
Background CPU7%
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 PC Performing way below expectations (9th 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 2.95 GHz (avg)
Performing below expectations (24th percentile)
52.3% Above average
Memory 74.5
1-Core 48.5
2-Core 97.4
47% 73.5 Pts
4-Core 172
8-Core 197
24% 184 Pts
64-Core 156
10% 156 Pts
Poor: 44%
This bench: 52.3%
Great: 62%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD RX Vega-56-$170
CLim: 1590 MHz, MLim: 800 MHz, Ram: 8GB, Driver: 19.7.5
Relative performance (0th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
58.3% Above average
Lighting 53.6
Reflection 69.6
Parallax 129
44% 84.1 fps
MRender 84.6
Gravity 104
Splatting 122
87% 103 fps
Poor: 71%
This bench: 58.3%
Great: 85%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Evo 250GB-$100
140GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EMT02B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 141 195 199 193 186 186 MB/s
Performing below potential (0th percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
42.5% Average
Read 205
Write 180
Mixed 152
SusWrite 183
40% 180 MB/s
4K Read 13
4K Write 25.4
4K Mixed 25.1
65% 21.2 MB/s
DQ Read 24.6
DQ Write 57.5
DQ Mixed 39.5
30% 40.5 MB/s
Poor: 72%
This bench: 42.5%
Great: 124%
Samsung 860 QVO 1TB-$109
540GB free
Firmware: RVQ01B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 144 199 200 195 188 188 MB/s
Performing below potential (2nd percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
43.5% Average
Read 180
Write 183
Mixed 152
SusWrite 186
40% 175 MB/s
4K Read 15.1
4K Write 36.4
4K Mixed 23.7
72% 25.1 MB/s
DQ Read 28.2
DQ Write 62.9
DQ Mixed 35.9
30% 42.3 MB/s
Poor: 49%
This bench: 43.5%
Great: 121%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 2x8GB
2 of 2 slots used
16GB DIMM
Performing way below expectations (11th percentile)
38.7% Below average
MC Read 15.5
MC Write 12.1
MC Mixed 14.2
40% 13.9 GB/s
SC Read 7.2
SC Write 7.2
SC Mixed 11.3
24% 8.57 GB/s
Latency 91.4
44% 91.4 ns
Poor: 29%
This bench: 38.7%
Great: 97%

 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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