Asus M5A78L-M LX PLUS

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU, SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way above expectations (89th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 11 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. This PC is likely operated by a technical master!
ProcessorWith a good single core score, this CPU can easily handle the majority of general computing tasks. Despite its good single core score this processor isn't appropriate for workstation use due to its relatively weak multi-core performance. Finally, with a gaming score of 65%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Boot DriveThe boot partition is located on a mechanical or hybrid drive. Moving the system to an SSD will yield far faster boot times, better system responsiveness and faster application load times.
Memory4GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and although it's sufficient for most games, some will benefit from up to 8GB of RAM. 4GB is also enough for modest file and system caches which allow for a responsive system.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Run History
3 years ago, 3 years ago.
MotherboardAsus M5A78L-M LX PLUS  (all builds)
Memory2.1 GB free of 4 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors, 1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20111130
Uptime0 Days
Run DateMay 01 '20 at 23:51
Run Duration1811 Seconds
Run User CAN-User
Background CPU0%

 PC Performing way above expectations (89th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-4170 Quad-Core-$81
AM3R2, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 4.6 GHz, turbo 4.55 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (99th percentile)
65% Good
Memory 88.8
1-Core 78.3
2-Core 130
62% 99.1 Pts
4-Core 240
8-Core 243
32% 241 Pts
64-Core 246
15% 246 Pts
Poor: 42%
This bench: 65%
Great: 63%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Seagate ST3160812AS 160GB-$47
123GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 3.ADH
SusWrite @10s intervals: 36 60 65 65 63 62 MB/s
Performing above expectations (68th percentile)
34.3% Below average
Read 60.8
Write 65.9
Mixed 47.4
SusWrite 58.6
43% 58.2 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 1.4
4K Mixed 0.9
155% 1 MB/s
Poor: 15%
This bench: 34.3%
Great: 40%
WD Blue 250GB (2007)-$20
233GB free
Firmware: 02.03E02
SusWrite @10s intervals: 88 89 88 88 89 89 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (92nd percentile)
51.1% Above average
Read 89.1
Write 86.2
Mixed 57.6
SusWrite 88.5
59% 80.3 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 2.2
4K Mixed 1
181% 1.3 MB/s
Poor: 21%
This bench: 51.1%
Great: 55%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 2x2GB
2 of 2 slots used
4GB DIMM
Performing way above expectations (97th percentile)
46.8% Average
MC Read 18.1
MC Write 15.2
MC Mixed 16.3
47% 16.5 GB/s
SC Read 9.9
SC Write 9.6
SC Mixed 13.2
31% 10.9 GB/s
Latency 68.7
58% 68.7 ns
Poor: 10%
This bench: 46.8%
Great: 44%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical M5A78L-M LX PLUS Builds (Compare 242 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 LX PLUS - $200

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 64% - Good Total price: $275
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