Asus M5A78L-M LX PLUS

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 10%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 69%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 8%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way above expectations (99th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 1 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. This PC is likely operated by a technical master!
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 61.6%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics27.6% 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 Drive31.5% is low SSD score. With a better SSD this system will boot faster, make applications more responsive and reduce IO wait times.
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 7 is still a viable option, it's now 14 years and 8 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.
MotherboardAsus M5A78L-M LX PLUS  (all builds)
Memory2.1 GB free of 4 GB @ 0.7 GHz
Display1600 x 900 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20121114
Uptime2.9 Days
Run DateMay 23 '17 at 01:57
Run Duration95 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU3%

 PC Performing way above expectations (99th 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 4 GHz
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
61.6% Good
Memory 89.9
1-Core 66.1
2-Core 118
58% 91.3 Pts
4-Core 193
8-Core 214
27% 203 Pts
64-Core 196
12% 196 Pts
Poor: 39%
This bench: 61.6%
Great: 58%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD R9 270-$140
CLim: 975 MHz, MLim: 1400 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 17.4.4
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
27.6% Poor
Lighting 34.8
Reflection 31.5
Parallax 45.9
28% 37.4 fps
MRender 27.9
Gravity 28.7
Splatting 36.4
26% 31 fps
Poor: 22%
This bench: 27.6%
Great: 26%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kingston SSDNow UV400 240GB-$89
187GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 0C3G37R5 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Relative performance (0th percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
31.5% Below average
Read 196
Write 106
Mixed 86.1
28% 129 MB/s
4K Read 20.7
4K Write 20.6
4K Mixed 9.41
54% 16.9 MB/s
DQ Read 27.5
DQ Write 34.3
DQ Mixed 8.56
13% 23.5 MB/s
Poor: 49%
This bench: 31.5%
Great: 88%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 2x2GB
2 of 2 slots used
4GB DIMM
Performing way above expectations (97th percentile)
46.6% Average
MC Read 19.7
MC Write 12.2
MC Mixed 18.1
48% 16.7 GB/s
SC Read 8.8
SC Write 8.2
SC Mixed 12.2
28% 9.73 GB/s
Latency 67.3
59% 67.3 ns
Poor: 10%
This bench: 46.6%
Great: 44%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical M5A78L-M LX PLUS Builds (Compare 242 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 LX PLUS - $200

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 64% - Good Total price: $275
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