Asus M5A78L-M LX3

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 21%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 67%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 18%
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 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 59.4%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics30.3% 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 Drive23.5% is an extremely low SSD score, this system will benefit from a faster SSD.
Memory16GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's more than sufficient for nearly all games. 16GB also allows for very large file and system caches, software development and batch photo editing/processing.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
High background CPU (23%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
MotherboardAsus M5A78L-M LX3  (all builds)
Memory11.4 GB free of 16 GB @ 0.7 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit Farben
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20160505
Uptime0 Days
Run DateAug 17 '19 at 11:34
Run Duration149 Seconds
Run User AUT-User
Background CPU 23%
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 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-8300-$168
AM3R2, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz, turbo 3.4 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (69th percentile)
59.4% Above average
Memory 84.1
1-Core 68.1
2-Core 124
58% 92.1 Pts
4-Core 189
8-Core 336
32% 263 Pts
64-Core 324
20% 324 Pts
Poor: 48%
This bench: 59.4%
Great: 64%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1050-Ti-$59
Nvidia(10DE 1C82) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 1911 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 431.60
Performing below potential (76th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
30.3% Below average
Lighting 37.5
Reflection 29.4
Parallax 39.7
30% 35.5 fps
MRender 37.2
Gravity 37.5
Splatting 35.3
30% 36.7 fps
Poor: 27%
This bench: 30.3%
Great: 33%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Sandisk PLUS 480GB
180GB free (System drive)
Firmware: UG4500RL
SusWrite @10s intervals: 150 13 43 1.8 1.8 66 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
23.5% Poor
Read 159
Write 136
Mixed 107
SusWrite 45.8
25% 112 MB/s
4K Read 12.7
4K Write 15
4K Mixed 12.8
44% 13.5 MB/s
DQ Read 17.6
DQ Write 17.2
DQ Mixed 18.9
14% 17.9 MB/s
Poor: 33%
This bench: 23.5%
Great: 61%
Toshiba P300 1TB-$45
203GB free
Firmware: MS2OA8J0
SusWrite @10s intervals: 156 143 143 143 144 136 MB/s
Performing below expectations (37th percentile)
79.4% Very good
Read 133
Write 109
Mixed 39
SusWrite 144
77% 106 MB/s
4K Read 0.8
4K Write 1.7
4K Mixed 0.6
132% 1.03 MB/s
Poor: 52%
This bench: 79.4%
Great: 107%
WDC WD10 JPVX-08JC3T5 1TB
601GB free, PID 5106
Operating at USB 2.1 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 15 15 15 15 15 15 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (11th percentile)
7.26% Terrible
Read 14.2
Write 15
Mixed 12.5
SusWrite 15.2
20% 14.2 MB/s
4K Read 0.2
4K Write 0.6
4K Mixed 0.2
28% 0.33 MB/s
Poor: 7%
This bench: 7.26%
Great: 21%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 2x8GB
2 of 2 slots used
16GB DIMM
Performing below potential (22nd percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
44.9% Average
MC Read 18.9
MC Write 14.1
MC Mixed 15.8
46% 16.3 GB/s
SC Read 9.2
SC Write 8.3
SC Mixed 9
25% 8.83 GB/s
Latency 73.3
55% 73.3 ns
Poor: 29%
This bench: 44.9%
Great: 97%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical M5A78L-M LX3 Builds (Compare 1,346 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 22%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 65%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 18%
Surfboard

Motherboard: Asus M5A78L-M LX3 - $147

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 81% - Excellent Total price: $324
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