Asus M5A78L LE

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 4%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 50%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 4%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (35th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 65 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 57.8%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics1.69% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive12.8% is an extremely low SSD score, this system will benefit from a faster SSD.
Memory8GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's sufficient for the vast majority of games. 8GB is also enough for moderate file and system caches which result in a very responsive system.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Sub-optimal background CPU (17%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus M5A78L LE  (all builds)
Memory2 GB free of 8 GB @ 0.4 GHz
Display1440 x 900 - 32 Bit cores
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20121207
Uptime1 Days
Run DateNov 25 '19 at 17:14
Run Duration125 Seconds
Run User BRA-User
Background CPU 17%

 PC Performing below expectations (35th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-8320-$175
AM3R2, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.35 GHz (avg)
Performing as expected (45th percentile)
57.8% Above average
Memory 78.3
1-Core 61.8
2-Core 111
53% 83.7 Pts
4-Core 204
8-Core 292
31% 248 Pts
64-Core 287
18% 287 Pts
Poor: 47%
This bench: 57.8%
Great: 65%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GeForce GT 520
Nvidia(10DE 0915) 2GB
CLim: 810 MHz, MLim: 250 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 388.13
Performing as expected (54th percentile)
1.69% Terrible
Lighting 2.13
Reflection 2.31
Parallax 1.69
2% 2.04 fps
MRender 2.14
Gravity 2.17
Splatting 1.65
2% 1.99 fps
Poor: 2%
This bench: 1.69%
Great: 2%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
SanDisk SSD Plus 240GB-$28
143GB free (System drive)
Firmware: Z32080RL
SusWrite @10s intervals: 63 60 56 55 57 63 MB/s
Relative performance (0th percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
12.8% Very poor
Read 134
Write 37.1
Mixed 14.2
SusWrite 58.9
13% 61.1 MB/s
4K Read 0.1
4K Write 0.4
4K Mixed 7.6
10% 2.7 MB/s
Poor: 35%
This bench: 12.8%
Great: 86%
Samsung HD502HJ 500GB-$50
110GB free
Firmware: 1AJ10001
SusWrite @10s intervals: 69 70 58 56 59 65 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (17th percentile)
44.7% Average
Read 92.6
Write 25.9
Mixed 60.2
SusWrite 62.7
45% 60.3 MB/s
4K Read 0.6
4K Write 2.8
4K Mixed 1.1
199% 1.5 MB/s
Poor: 30%
This bench: 44.7%
Great: 77%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 1x8GB
1 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM
Performing below potential (23rd percentile) - ensure that an XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
23.8% Poor
MC Read 8
MC Write 7.8
MC Mixed 7
22% 7.6 GB/s
SC Read 6.3
SC Write 6.3
SC Mixed 6.8
18% 6.47 GB/s
Latency 83.8
48% 83.8 ns
Poor: 18%
This bench: 23.8%
Great: 67%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical M5A78L LE Builds (Compare 216 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 21%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 67%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 17%
Surfboard

Motherboard: Asus M5A78L LE

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 80% - Very good Total price: $217
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