Asus M5A78L-M/USB3

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 26%
Raft
Desktop
Desktop 57%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 19%
Surfboard
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (36th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 64 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 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 52.8%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics51.5% 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 DriveThe boot partition is located on a mechanical or hybrid drive. Moving the system to an SSD will yield far faster boot times, better system responsiveness and faster application load 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 7 is still a viable option, it's now 14 years and 11 months old. This system should be upgraded to Windows 10 which is generally faster and has an improved set of core utilities including better versions of explorer and task manager.
Very high background CPU (100%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus M5A78L-M/USB3  (all builds)
Memory2.2 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1360 x 768 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20141202
Uptime0.2 Days
Run DateJun 24 '17 at 02:36
Run Duration269 Seconds
Run User BRA-User
Background CPU 100%
Watch Gameplay: 1060-3GB + 9600K How to compare your gameplay

 PC Performing below expectations (36th 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
Performing as expected (55th percentile)
52.8% Above average
Memory 80.3
1-Core 43.9
2-Core 91.5
47% 71.9 Pts
4-Core 144
8-Core 180
21% 162 Pts
64-Core 191
12% 191 Pts
Poor: 36%
This bench: 52.8%
Great: 60%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1060-3GB-$119
CLim: 2012 MHz, MLim: 2002 MHz, Ram: 3GB, Driver: 375.63
Performing below potential (62nd percentile) - GPU OC Guide
51.5% Above average
Lighting 58.9
Reflection 71.3
Parallax 62.6
48% 64.2 fps
MRender 72.5
Gravity 68.7
Splatting 72
58% 71.1 fps
Poor: 48%
This bench: 51.5%
Great: 56%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Unidade de disco 1TB
744GB free
Firmware: 1AJ10001 Max speed: SATA 2.0 300 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (8th percentile)
8.69% Terrible
Read 17.3
Write 12.8
Mixed 21
13% 17 MB/s
4K Read 0.33
4K Write 0.47
4K Mixed 0.21
46% 0.34 MB/s
Poor: 9%
This bench: 8.69%
Great: 53%
Seagate ST3320418AS 320GB-$54
41GB free (System drive)
Firmware: CC46 Max speed: SATA 2.0 300 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (13th percentile)
28.9% Poor
Read 51.2
Write 49.7
Mixed 41.3
36% 47.4 MB/s
4K Read 0.03
4K Write 0.04
4K Mixed 0.04
6% 0.04 MB/s
Poor: 21%
This bench: 28.9%
Great: 58%
Samsung M3 Portable 1TB
649GB free, PID 61b6
Operating at USB 2.1 Speed
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 13% Great: 42%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 2x4GB
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM
Performing as expected (42nd percentile)
33.7% Below average
MC Read 12.5
MC Write 10.8
MC Mixed 12.8
34% 12 GB/s
SC Read 6.8
SC Write 4.1
SC Mixed 7.3
17% 6.07 GB/s
Latency 80.1
50% 80.1 ns
Poor: 17%
This bench: 33.7%
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 1,876 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: 62% - Good Total price: $171
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