Asus M5A78L-M/USB3

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 2%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 45%
Speed boat
Workstation
Workstation 2%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (28th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 72 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 46.3%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is below average.
Graphics2.45% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive19.6% is an extremely low SSD score, this system will benefit from a faster SSD.
Memory4GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and although it's sufficient for most games, some will benefit from up to 8GB of RAM. 4GB is also enough for modest file and system caches which allow for a responsive system.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Very high background CPU (60%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus M5A78L-M/USB3  (all builds)
Memory0.7 GB free of 4 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1366 x 768 - 32 Bit colores
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20141202
Uptime0.1 Days
Run DateAug 04 '18 at 07:03
Run Duration132 Seconds
Run User BOL-User
Background CPU 60%

 PC Performing below expectations (28th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-4100-$110
AM3R2, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 3.6 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (16th percentile)
46.3% Average
Memory 72
1-Core 51.6
2-Core 91.2
46% 71.6 Pts
4-Core 117
8-Core 150
17% 134 Pts
64-Core 151
9% 151 Pts
Poor: 39%
This bench: 46.3%
Great: 58%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GeForce GT 430
EVGA(3842 1335) 1GB
CLim: 700 MHz, MLim: 300 MHz, Ram: 1GB, Driver: 391.35
Performing way below expectations (10th percentile)
2.45% Terrible
Lighting 3.17
Reflection 3.35
Parallax 2.94
3% 3.15 fps
MRender 2.71
Gravity 3.5
Splatting 2.04
2% 2.75 fps
Poor: 2%
This bench: 2.45%
Great: 4%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kingston A400 120GB-$29
47GB free (System drive)
Firmware: SBFK71E0
SusWrite @10s intervals: 97 88 38 11 84 4.9 MB/s
Performing below potential (1st percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
19.6% Very poor
Read 107
Write 87.3
Mixed 77.8
SusWrite 53.8
18% 81.4 MB/s
4K Read 11.5
4K Write 16.7
4K Mixed 8.8
38% 12.3 MB/s
DQ Read 11.6
DQ Write 18
DQ Mixed 12.6
10% 14.1 MB/s
Poor: 33%
This bench: 19.6%
Great: 85%
Toshiba DT01ACA100 1TB-$31
744GB free
Firmware: MS2OA750
SusWrite @10s intervals: 179 178 177 180 180 181 MB/s
Performing above expectations (73rd percentile)
97.2% Outstanding
Read 160
Write 163
Mixed 34.2
SusWrite 179
97% 134 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 2
4K Mixed 0.5
122% 1.07 MB/s
Poor: 47%
This bench: 97.2%
Great: 107%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 1x4GB
1 of 4 slots used
4GB DIMM
Performing as expected (42nd percentile)
22.7% Poor
MC Read 7.9
MC Write 7.7
MC Mixed 7.3
22% 7.63 GB/s
SC Read 3.5
SC Write 5.7
SC Mixed 5.9
14% 5.03 GB/s
Latency 96.9
41% 96.9 ns
Poor: 13%
This bench: 22.7%
Great: 52%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical M5A78L-M/USB3 Builds (Compare 1,856 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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