Asus M5A78L-M LX PLUS

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 17%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 64%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 13%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (47th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 53 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 57.4%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics25.9% 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 Drive45.8% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
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.
Very high background CPU (31%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus M5A78L-M LX PLUS  (all builds)
Memory0.5 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20120820
Uptime0.3 Days
Run DateJun 22 '21 at 00:10
Run Duration219 Seconds
Run User CAN-User
Background CPU 31%

 PC Performing as expected (47th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-6100-$68
AM3R2, 1 CPU, 3 cores, 6 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz, turbo 3.3 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (82nd percentile)
57.4% Above average
Memory 80.4
1-Core 59.4
2-Core 110
53% 83.2 Pts
4-Core 194
8-Core 244
28% 219 Pts
64-Core 247
15% 247 Pts
Poor: 41%
This bench: 57.4%
Great: 60%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 760-$209
Zotac(19DA 3265) 2GB
CLim: 1215 MHz, MLim: 1502 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 456.71
Performing below potential (65th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
25.9% Poor
Lighting 29.5
Reflection 30.9
Parallax 42.7
24% 34.4 fps
MRender 41
Gravity 37.7
Splatting 31.8
30% 36.8 fps
Poor: 24%
This bench: 25.9%
Great: 28%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 860 Evo 1TB-$130
264GB free (System drive)
Firmware: RVT04B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 160 148 181 177 178 172 MB/s
Relative performance (0th percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
45.8% Average
Read 195
Write 181
Mixed 149
SusWrite 169
39% 174 MB/s
4K Read 19.8
4K Write 38.3
4K Mixed 24.8
82% 27.6 MB/s
DQ Read 25.3
DQ Write 63.6
DQ Mixed 33.4
29% 40.8 MB/s
Poor: 81%
This bench: 45.8%
Great: 133%
WD My Book 1230 3TB
2TB free, PID 1230
Operating at USB 2.1 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 25 25 25 24 22 22 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (7th percentile)
14.7% Very poor
Read 24.2
Write 23.1
Mixed 22.2
SusWrite 23.7
32% 23.3 MB/s
4K Read 0.8
4K Write 1.9
4K Mixed 0.9
98% 1.2 MB/s
Poor: 15%
This bench: 14.7%
Great: 59%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 2x4GB
2 of 2 slots used
8GB DIMM
Performing below potential (32nd percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
26.9% Poor
MC Read 9.3
MC Write 8.7
MC Mixed 8.1
25% 8.7 GB/s
SC Read 7.3
SC Write 7.6
SC Mixed 7.5
21% 7.47 GB/s
Latency 79.9
50% 79.9 ns
Poor: 17%
This bench: 26.9%
Great: 65%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

 SkillBench Score 48: 5R 5G 8B (High Scores)

Measures user input accuracy relative to the given hardware

Score Hit Rate Shots EFps 0.1% Low Refresh Rate Screen Resolution Monitor
48% 26% 68 239 146 60 23.8" 1920 1080 AUS24D1 ASUS VA24E
History: Score 37: 3R 5G 7B | Score 48: 5R 5G 8B
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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