Asus M5A78L-M/USB3

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (42nd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 58 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
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 56.1%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics39% 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)
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 (51%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
6 years ago, 6 years ago.
MotherboardAsus M5A78L-M/USB3  (all builds)
Memory2.1 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20141202
Uptime4.9 Days
Run DateDec 04 '17 at 05:59
Run Duration155 Seconds
Run User CAN-User
Background CPU 51%

 PC Performing as expected (42nd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-6300-$47
AM3R2, 1 CPU, 3 cores, 6 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.55 GHz (avg)
Performing as expected (57th percentile)
56.1% Above average
Memory 80.4
1-Core 59.3
2-Core 107
52% 82.3 Pts
4-Core 174
8-Core 256
27% 215 Pts
64-Core 250
16% 250 Pts
Poor: 44%
This bench: 56.1%
Great: 62%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD RX 470-$126
CLim: 1250 MHz, MLim: 1650 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 17.10.1
Performing below potential (51st percentile) - GPU OC Guide
39% Below average
Lighting 46.8
Reflection 58.1
Parallax 61.8
38% 55.6 fps
MRender 56.5
Gravity 45.4
Splatting 48.5
41% 50.1 fps
Poor: 32%
This bench: 39%
Great: 47%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Evo 250GB-$100
42GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EMT02B6Q Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 72% Great: 124%
WD My Passport 25E1 1TB
856GB free, PID 25e1
Operating at USB 2.1 Speed
Performing way below expectations (5th percentile)
14.8% Very poor
Read 25.6
Write 24.3
Mixed 23.2
31% 24.3 MB/s
4K Read 0.54
4K Write 1.84
4K Mixed 0.21
72% 0.86 MB/s
Poor: 16%
This bench: 14.8%
Great: 65%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 2x4GB
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM
Performing as expected (54th percentile)
40.7% Average
MC Read 16.5
MC Write 12.7
MC Mixed 15
42% 14.7 GB/s
SC Read 7.3
SC Write 7
SC Mixed 9.1
22% 7.8 GB/s
Latency 79.7
50% 79.7 ns
Poor: 17%
This bench: 40.7%
Great: 65%

 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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