Asus M5A78L-M LX3

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 4%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 47%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 4%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (35th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 65 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 49.2%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is below average.
Graphics1.1% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive36.7% is low SSD score. With a better SSD this system will boot faster, make applications more responsive and reduce IO wait times.
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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (20%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus M5A78L-M LX3  (all builds)
Memory5.1 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920x1080x4294967296 szín
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20120824
Uptime0 Days
Run DateApr 18 '20 at 21:41
Run Duration131 Seconds
Run User HUN-User
Background CPU 20%

 PC Performing below expectations (35th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD Athlon II X3 450-$80
AM3R2, 1 CPU, 3 cores, 3 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 3.2 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (84th percentile)
49.2% Average
Memory 91
1-Core 40.2
2-Core 55.7
46% 62.3 Pts
4-Core 44.9
8-Core 114
9% 79.6 Pts
64-Core 112
7% 112 Pts
Poor: 32%
This bench: 49.2%
Great: 51%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GeForce 210
Asus(1043 848E) 1GB
Ram: 1GB, Driver: 341.74
Performing as expected (50th percentile)
1.1% Terrible
Lighting 1.17
Reflection 2.38
Parallax 0.5
1% 1.35 fps
MRender 2.52
Gravity 0.87
Splatting 1.74
1% 1.71 fps
Poor: 1%
This bench: 1.1%
Great: 1%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Evo 250GB-$100
14GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EMT01B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 150 170 154 160 172 170 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
36.7% Below average
Read 173
Write 180
Mixed 167
SusWrite 163
38% 171 MB/s
4K Read 16.9
4K Write 30.5
4K Mixed 14.1
60% 20.5 MB/s
DQ Read 27
DQ Write 50.9
DQ Mixed 34.4
27% 37.4 MB/s
Poor: 72%
This bench: 36.7%
Great: 124%
Kingston DT Elite G2 32GB
24GB free, PID 16d5
Operating at USB 2.1 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 21 24 24 24 24 21 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (6th percentile)
9.73% Terrible
Read 24.9
Write 21.6
Mixed 13.3
SusWrite 23
27% 20.7 MB/s
4K Read 3.4
4K Write 0.1
4K Mixed 0.1
19% 1.2 MB/s
Poor: 11%
This bench: 9.73%
Great: 57%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 2x4GB
2 of 2 slots used
8GB DIMM
Performing below potential (36th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
30.2% Below average
MC Read 13
MC Write 6.9
MC Mixed 11
29% 10.3 GB/s
SC Read 5.5
SC Write 4.9
SC Mixed 5.1
15% 5.17 GB/s
Latency 65.8
61% 65.8 ns
Poor: 17%
This bench: 30.2%
Great: 65%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical M5A78L-M LX3 Builds (Compare 1,343 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: $281
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