Asus M5A78L-M/USB3

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 31%
Sail boat
Desktop
Desktop 66%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 23%
Surfboard
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (31st percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 69 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 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 58.5%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics49.6% 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 Drive36.8% is low SSD score. With a better SSD this system will boot faster, make applications more responsive and reduce IO wait times.
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 (74%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus M5A78L-M/USB3  (all builds)
Memory10.4 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colori
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20140911
Uptime0.8 Days
Run DateSep 21 '17 at 13:20
Run Duration186 Seconds
Run User ITA-User
Background CPU 74%

 PC Performing below expectations (31st percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-6350 Six-Core-$100
AM3R2, 1 CPU, 3 cores, 6 threads
Base clock 3.9 GHz, turbo 3.85 GHz (avg)
Performing as expected (47th percentile)
58.5% Above average
Memory 82
1-Core 58.7
2-Core 112
53% 84.3 Pts
4-Core 202
8-Core 221
28% 212 Pts
64-Core 227
14% 227 Pts
Poor: 48%
This bench: 58.5%
Great: 66%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 970-$200
CLim: 1455 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 385.41
Performing below potential (66th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
49.6% Average
Lighting 61.1
Reflection 66
Parallax 59.4
50% 62.1 fps
MRender 71.1
Gravity 58.8
Splatting 53.6
49% 61.2 fps
Poor: 43%
This bench: 49.6%
Great: 54%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Pro 256GB-$115
107GB free
Firmware: EXM02B6Q Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing below potential (1st percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
48.2% Average
Read 223
Write 213
Mixed 221
49% 219 MB/s
4K Read 23.1
4K Write 41.7
4K Mixed 18
80% 27.6 MB/s
DQ Read 29.1
DQ Write 66.6
DQ Mixed 20.1
23% 38.6 MB/s
Poor: 71%
This bench: 48.2%
Great: 124%
Kingston HyperX 3K 240GB-$70
64GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 521ABBF0 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 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
36.8% Below average
Read 184
Write 158
Mixed 156
37% 166 MB/s
4K Read 19.1
4K Write 36.9
4K Mixed 10.1
61% 22.1 MB/s
DQ Read 22.8
DQ Write 64.2
DQ Mixed 12.4
18% 33.1 MB/s
Poor: 59%
This bench: 36.8%
Great: 94%
WD WD7500AALX-009BA0 750GB
523GB free
Firmware: 15.01H15 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing below expectations (35th percentile)
53% Above average
Read 96.1
Write 88.5
Mixed 72.7
64% 85.8 MB/s
4K Read 0.69
4K Write 1.79
4K Mixed 0.4
106% 0.96 MB/s
Poor: 36%
This bench: 53%
Great: 74%
WD Blue 500GB (2010)-$24
28GB free
Firmware: 15.01H15 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing below expectations (27th percentile)
45.2% Average
Read 79
Write 78.8
Mixed 38.4
48% 65.4 MB/s
4K Read 0.1
4K Write 0.76
4K Mixed 0.16
36% 0.34 MB/s
Poor: 24%
This bench: 45.2%
Great: 69%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 16GB
null MHz
4096, 8192, 4096 MB
Performing below potential (39th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
37.2% Below average
MC Read 12.9
MC Write 12.2
MC Mixed 14.1
37% 13.1 GB/s
SC Read 7.1
SC Write 8.2
SC Mixed 9.2
23% 8.17 GB/s
Latency 76.9
52% 76.9 ns
Poor: 25%
This bench: 37.2%
Great: 54%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical M5A78L-M/USB3 Builds (Compare 1,855 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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