Asus M5A78L-M/USB3

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 19%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 62%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 15%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way below expectations (19th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 81 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 55.4%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics28% 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 Drive5.57% is an extremely low SSD score, this system will benefit from a faster SSD.
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.
Very high background CPU (85%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus M5A78L-M/USB3  (all builds)
Memory11.1 GB free of 16 GB @ 0.7 GHz
Display3840 x 2160 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20141202
Uptime1.3 Days
Run DateApr 03 '20 at 08:51
Run Duration137 Seconds
Run User PER-User
Background CPU 85%
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 PC Performing way below expectations (19th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-8300-$168
AM3R2, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz, turbo 3.4 GHz (avg)
Performing below expectations (26th percentile)
55.4% Above average
Memory 79.3
1-Core 55.4
2-Core 89.9
49% 74.9 Pts
4-Core 177
8-Core 221
26% 199 Pts
64-Core 236
15% 236 Pts
Poor: 48%
This bench: 55.4%
Great: 64%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1050-Ti-$59
CLim: 1923 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 430.86
Performing below potential (35th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
28% Poor
Lighting 34.1
Reflection 27.9
Parallax 33.4
28% 31.8 fps
MRender 35.8
Gravity 35.5
Splatting 33.8
28% 35 fps
Poor: 27%
This bench: 28%
Great: 33%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
SanDisk SSD Plus 120GB-$42
9GB free (System drive)
Firmware: Z32070RL
SusWrite @10s intervals: 18 14 21 17 12 19 MB/s
Relative performance (0th percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
5.57% Terrible
Read 61.5
Write 43.5
Mixed 5.2
SusWrite 16.8
7% 31.8 MB/s
4K Read 1.7
4K Write 3.9
4K Mixed 1.7
7% 2.43 MB/s
Poor: 35%
This bench: 5.57%
Great: 78%
Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 1TB-$28
119GB free
Firmware: CC43
SusWrite @10s intervals: 70 44 87 74 59 29 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - benchmarks incomplete
Read 9.2
Write 98.8
Mixed 15.7
SusWrite 60.6
33% 46.1 MB/s
4K Write 0.1
4K Mixed 0.4
70% 0.25 MB/s
Poor: 55% Great: 112%
SanDisk Ultra Fit 123GB
70GB free, PID 5583
Operating at USB 2.1 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 14 9.5 13 12 8.4 10 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (1st percentile)
5.88% Terrible
Read 19.3
Write 12.5
Mixed 10
SusWrite 11.2
17% 13.2 MB/s
4K Read 0.1
4K Write 0.2
4K Mixed 0.4
21% 0.23 MB/s
Poor: 10%
This bench: 5.88%
Great: 37%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM
Performing way below expectations (14th percentile)
41.6% Average
MC Read 17.1
MC Write 12.9
MC Mixed 15.2
43% 15.1 GB/s
SC Read 7.8
SC Write 7.5
SC Mixed 9.7
24% 8.33 GB/s
Latency 81.8
49% 81.8 ns
Poor: 29%
This bench: 41.6%
Great: 97%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical M5A78L-M/USB3 Builds (Compare 1,854 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: $138
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