Asus M4A78T-E

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (82nd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 18 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
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 60.4%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics0.88% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Memory2GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows however a minimum of 4GB is recommended for gaming or any other RAM intensive tasks such as photo/video editing. This system will also be a little more responsive with 4GB of RAM.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 8 is a recent version of Windows, it's worth upgrading to Windows 10 which has had several improvements made to the user interface including a better homescreen.
Sub-optimal background CPU (17%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus M4A78T-E  (all builds)
Memory0.4 GB free of 2 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1280 x 1024 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 8
BIOS Date20090331
Uptime1.7 Days
Run DateNov 25 '16 at 07:30
Run Duration134 Seconds
Run User IRN-User
Background CPU 17%

 PC Performing above expectations (82nd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD Phenom II X4 955-$83
AM3, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 3.2 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (96th percentile)
60.4% Good
Memory 89.5
1-Core 47.2
2-Core 94.5
51% 77.1 Pts
4-Core 184
8-Core 185
25% 184 Pts
64-Core 186
12% 186 Pts
Poor: 38%
This bench: 60.4%
Great: 60%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
ATI Radeon HD 3300
Asus(1043 834D) 384MB
Driver: aticfx32.dll Ver. 8.97.10.6
Performing as expected (52nd percentile)
0.88% Terrible
Lighting 0.93
Reflection 1.85
Parallax 0.5
1% 1.09 fps
MRender 1.33
Gravity 0.57
Splatting 1.91
1% 1.27 fps
Poor: 1%
This bench: 0.88%
Great: 1%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 1TB-$70
24GB free (System drive)
Firmware: CC44 Max speed: SATA 2.0 300 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 34% Great: 68%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 2x1GB
2 of 4 slots used
2GB DIMM DDR
Performing way above expectations (99th percentile)
32.6% Below average
MC Read 14.1
MC Write 7.4
MC Mixed 11.3
31% 10.9 GB/s
SC Read 6.9
SC Write 6.5
SC Mixed 9.2
22% 7.53 GB/s
Latency 67.9
59% 67.9 ns
Poor: 6%
This bench: 32.6%
Great: 20%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

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Gaming
Gaming 4%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 46%
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Workstation
Workstation 4%
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Motherboard: Asus M4A78T-E - $80

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 64% - Good Total price: $177
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