Asus M5A78L-M/USB3

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 13%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 64%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 10%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (76th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 24 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
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 57.9%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics15.6% 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 Drive39.6% 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.
High background CPU (21%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus M5A78L-M/USB3  (all builds)
Memory3.6 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1366 x 768 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20121114
Uptime0.6 Days
Run DateJul 04 '17 at 22:55
Run Duration154 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 21%

 PC Performing above expectations (76th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-4300-$73
AM3R2, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.8 GHz, turbo 3.85 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (90th percentile)
57.9% Above average
Memory 83.2
1-Core 68
2-Core 123
57% 91.3 Pts
4-Core 190
8-Core 202
26% 196 Pts
64-Core 198
12% 198 Pts
Poor: 36%
This bench: 57.9%
Great: 60%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD HD 7770
Sapphire(174B E244) 1GB
CLim: 1100 MHz, MLim: 1250 MHz, Ram: 1GB, Driver: 17.1.1
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
15.6% Very poor
Lighting 19.7
Reflection 17.8
Parallax 24
16% 20.5 fps
MRender 14.9
Gravity 17.7
Splatting 20.2
15% 17.6 fps
Poor: 11%
This bench: 15.6%
Great: 14%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Intel 335 Series 240GB-$219
53GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 335u Max speed: SATA 2.0 300 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
39.6% Below average
Read 196
Write 162
Mixed 154
38% 171 MB/s
4K Read 20
4K Write 47.1
4K Mixed 10.2
68% 25.8 MB/s
DQ Read 25.1
DQ Write 67.3
DQ Mixed 9.55
18% 34 MB/s
Poor: 57%
This bench: 39.6%
Great: 92%
Seagate BUP Slim BL 1TB
591GB free, PID ab24
Operating at USB 3.0 Speed
Performing way above expectations (98th percentile)
53% Above average
Read 125
Write 97.6
Mixed 85.6
126% 103 MB/s
4K Read 0.53
4K Write 4.39
4K Mixed 0.5
168% 1.81 MB/s
Poor: 14%
This bench: 53%
Great: 51%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 4x2GB
4 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM
Performing way above expectations (91st percentile)
40.7% Average
MC Read 16.5
MC Write 12
MC Mixed 14.4
41% 14.3 GB/s
SC Read 8.7
SC Write 8
SC Mixed 11.7
27% 9.47 GB/s
Latency 74.9
53% 74.9 ns
Poor: 14%
This bench: 40.7%
Great: 45%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical M5A78L-M/USB3 Builds (Compare 1,856 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: $128
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