Asus M5A78L-M/USB3

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 13%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 64%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 11%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (38th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 62 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 58.7%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics16.5% 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 Drive21.4% is an extremely low SSD score, this system will benefit from a faster SSD.
Memory24GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's far more than any current game requires. 24GB will also allow for large file and system caches, virtual machine hosting, software development, video editing and batch multimedia processing.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Very high background CPU (48%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
2 years ago, 2 years ago.
MotherboardAsus M5A78L-M/USB3  (all builds)
Memory18.5 GB free of 24 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20141202
Uptime6.7 Days
Run DateJul 23 '21 at 21:44
Run Duration154 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 48%

 PC Performing below expectations (38th 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 3.6 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (85th percentile)
58.7% Above average
Memory 81
1-Core 67.6
2-Core 120
56% 89.4 Pts
4-Core 204
8-Core 258
30% 231 Pts
64-Core 260
16% 260 Pts
Poor: 44%
This bench: 58.7%
Great: 62%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 750-Ti-$92
Zotac(19DA 1346) 2GB
CLim: 1306 MHz, MLim: 1350 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 471.11
Performing below expectations (21st percentile)
16.5% Very poor
Lighting 20.3
Reflection 17.5
Parallax 19.9
16% 19.2 fps
MRender 24
Gravity 22
Splatting 15.9
16% 20.6 fps
Poor: 16%
This bench: 16.5%
Great: 19%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Mushkin MKNSSDSR120GB 120GB
17GB free (System drive)
Firmware: R0522A0
SusWrite @10s intervals: 58 34 73 91 96 45 MB/s
Relative performance (0th percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
21.4% Poor
Read 83.2
Write 154
Mixed 23.4
SusWrite 66.1
18% 81.7 MB/s
4K Read 16.1
4K Write 5.7
4K Mixed 13.6
45% 11.8 MB/s
Poor: 32%
This bench: 21.4%
Great: 86%
Seagate Barracuda 2TB (2018)-$50
1.5TB free
Firmware: 0001
SusWrite @10s intervals: 57 34 73 91 96 46 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (8th percentile)
57.5% Above average
Read 134
Write 127
Mixed 68.1
SusWrite 66.1
73% 98.8 MB/s
4K Read 1.7
4K Write 0.6
4K Mixed 0.1
93% 0.8 MB/s
Poor: 53%
This bench: 57.5%
Great: 106%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 3x8GB
3 of 4 slots used
24GB DIMM
Performing below potential (38th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
42.1% Average
MC Read 17.2
MC Write 13.1
MC Mixed 14.4
42% 14.9 GB/s
SC Read 9.9
SC Write 8.3
SC Mixed 11.8
29% 10 GB/s
Latency 78.7
51% 78.7 ns
Poor: 26%
This bench: 42.1%
Great: 73%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

 SkillBench Score 58: 6R 5G 13B (High Scores)

Measures user input accuracy relative to the given hardware

Score Hit Rate Shots EFps 0.1% Low Refresh Rate Screen Resolution Monitor
58% 32% 75 222 153 75 27" 1920 1080 SPT0ABF Sceptre F27
Typical M5A78L-M/USB3 Builds (Compare 1,859 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: 65% - Good Total price: $128
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