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Asus M5A78L-M/USB3

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 17%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 62%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 14%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (54th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 46 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 48.4%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is below average.
Graphics27.1% 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 Drive33.6% 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.
Very high background CPU (39%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
MotherboardAsus M5A78L-M/USB3  (all builds)
Memory4.1 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit Farben
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20111130
Uptime4.4 Days
Run DateSep 27 '20 at 16:41
Run Duration132 Seconds
Run User AUT-User
Background CPU 39%

 PC Performing as expected (54th 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 3.35 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (16th percentile)
48.4% Average
Memory 81.3
1-Core 53.7
2-Core 102
51% 79.1 Pts
4-Core 86.9
8-Core 186
16% 136 Pts
64-Core 240
15% 240 Pts
Poor: 41%
This bench: 48.4%
Great: 60%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 670-$435
Gainward(10B0 1189) 2GB
CLim: 1202 MHz, MLim: 1502 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 456.38
Performing below potential (48th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
27.1% Poor
Lighting 30.8
Reflection 32.3
Parallax 39.5
25% 34.2 fps
MRender 46.1
Gravity 37
Splatting 33.1
31% 38.8 fps
Poor: 25%
This bench: 27.1%
Great: 31%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 860 Evo 250GB-$52
99GB free (System drive)
Firmware: RVT01B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 74 69 76 83 90 96 MB/s
Relative performance (0th percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
33.6% Below average
Read 200
Write 131
Mixed 141
SusWrite 81.1
31% 138 MB/s
4K Read 21.8
4K Write 30.9
4K Mixed 11.9
65% 21.5 MB/s
DQ Read 17.5
DQ Write 53.9
DQ Mixed 22.9
21% 31.4 MB/s
Poor: 75%
This bench: 33.6%
Great: 128%
WL1500GSA3254G 1.5TB
1.5TB free
Firmware: 01.00A01
SusWrite @10s intervals: 90 85 92 100 96 97 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (91st percentile)
53.7% Above average
Read 93.7
Write 98
Mixed 61.5
SusWrite 93.3
64% 86.6 MB/s
4K Read 0.6
4K Write 1.5
4K Mixed 0.8
142% 0.97 MB/s
Poor: 30%
This bench: 53.7%
Great: 54%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 2x4GB
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM
Performing above expectations (61st percentile)
43.2% Average
MC Read 17.6
MC Write 13.4
MC Mixed 15.8
45% 15.6 GB/s
SC Read 7.8
SC Write 7.7
SC Mixed 11.2
25% 8.9 GB/s
Latency 78.2
51% 78.2 ns
Poor: 17%
This bench: 43.2%
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 1,900 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: $168
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