Asus M5A78L-M/USB3

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 35%
Jet ski
Desktop
Desktop 64%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 26%
Raft
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (55th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 45 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 55.7%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics59.9% is a reasonable 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle the majority of recent games but it will struggle with resolutions greater than 1080p at ultra detail levels. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive14.8% 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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (14%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardAsus M5A78L-M/USB3  (all builds)
Memory12.9 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1680 x 1050 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20120828
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJul 10 '20 at 17:06
Run Duration136 Seconds
Run User GBR-User
Background CPU 14%
Watch Gameplay: 1660-Ti + 9600K How to compare your gameplay

 PC Performing as expected (55th 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 above expectations (87th percentile)
55.7% Above average
Memory 81.5
1-Core 61
2-Core 110
53% 84.1 Pts
4-Core 175
8-Core 176
24% 175 Pts
64-Core 161
10% 161 Pts
Poor: 39%
This bench: 55.7%
Great: 58%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1660-Ti-$143
Zotac(19DA 4527) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 2100 MHz, MLim: 3000 MHz, Ram: 6GB, Driver: 432.00
Relative performance (0th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
59.9% Above average
Lighting 66.6
Reflection 87.2
Parallax 90.4
54% 81.4 fps
MRender 102
Gravity 87.6
Splatting 75.7
71% 88.3 fps
Poor: 70%
This bench: 59.9%
Great: 81%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
SH00R480GB 480GB
15GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 02000004
SusWrite @10s intervals: 31 34 35 35 35 35 MB/s
Relative performance (0th percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
14.8% Very poor
Read 109
Write 71.2
Mixed 57.5
SusWrite 34.4
15% 67.9 MB/s
4K Read 10.8
4K Write 6.8
4K Mixed 6.2
28% 7.93 MB/s
Poor: 31%
This bench: 14.8%
Great: 93%
Seagate ST1000NM0011 EIT 1TB
905GB free
Firmware: MS00
SusWrite @10s intervals: 141 145 149 148 149 149 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (95th percentile)
81.3% Excellent
Read 136
Write 144
Mixed 69
SusWrite 147
91% 124 MB/s
4K Read 1
4K Write 2.1
4K Mixed 1.2
214% 1.43 MB/s
Poor: 40%
This bench: 81.3%
Great: 81%
Excelstor Technology J8160S 160GB
13GB free
Firmware: P22OABEA
SusWrite @10s intervals: 30 35 35 35 35 35 MB/s
Performing below expectations (25th percentile)
23.7% Poor
Read 47.5
Write 51
Mixed 31.7
SusWrite 34.4
30% 41.2 MB/s
4K Read 0.6
4K Write 1.8
4K Mixed 0.8
147% 1.07 MB/s
Poor: 11%
This bench: 23.7%
Great: 40%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM
Performing below potential (14th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
41.2% Average
MC Read 16.3
MC Write 12.2
MC Mixed 15.4
42% 14.6 GB/s
SC Read 7.8
SC Write 7.8
SC Mixed 11.7
26% 9.1 GB/s
Latency 77.7
52% 77.7 ns
Poor: 29%
This bench: 41.2%
Great: 97%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical M5A78L-M/USB3 Builds (Compare 1,874 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: 62% - Good Total price: $171
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