Dell Vostro 3550

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 2%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 36%
Jet ski
Workstation
Workstation 2%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (62nd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 38 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
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 52.5%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics1.86% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive60.2% is a good SSD score. This drive enables fast boots, responsive applications and ensures minimum system IO wait times.
Memory3GB 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. 3GB is also enough for modest file and system caches which allow for a responsive system.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Very high background CPU (47%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemDell Vostro 3550  (all builds)
MotherboardDell 0KP0V2
Memory0.7 GB free of 3 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1366 x 768 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20140218
Uptime36.2 Days
Run DateFeb 27 '17 at 20:46
Run Duration248 Seconds
Run User GBR-User
Background CPU 47%

 PC Performing above expectations (62nd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i3-2310M-$80
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.1 GHz, turbo 2.1 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (82nd percentile)
52.5% Above average
Memory 82.3
1-Core 38.7
2-Core 83.8
46% 68.3 Pts
4-Core 135
8-Core 130
18% 133 Pts
64-Core 135
8% 135 Pts
Poor: 31%
This bench: 52.5%
Great: 54%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD 3000 (Mobile V1 1.1/1.2 GHz)
Dell(1028 04B3) 1.2GB
Driver: igdumd64.dll Ver. 9.17.10.4229
Performing above expectations (69th percentile)
1.86% Terrible
Lighting 2.07
Reflection 3.12
Parallax 1.38
2% 2.19 fps
MRender 2.71
Gravity 1.13
Splatting 3.83
2% 2.56 fps
Poor: 1%
This bench: 1.86%
Great: 2%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung PM871 2.5 7mm 128GB
80GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EMT02D0Q Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (16th percentile)
60.2% Good
Read 490
Write 146
Mixed 220
62% 285 MB/s
4K Read 24.8
4K Write 51.8
4K Mixed 21.3
92% 32.6 MB/s
DQ Read 112
DQ Write 59.1
DQ Mixed 44.1
44% 71.8 MB/s
Poor: 55%
This bench: 60.2%
Great: 87%
Generic- Multi-Card 4GB
2GB free, PID 0138
Operating at USB 2.0 Speed
Performing above expectations (82nd percentile)
6.75% Terrible
Read 9.9
Write 5.95
Mixed 7.8
10% 7.88 MB/s
4K Read 2.18
4K Write 1.14
4K Mixed 0.81
74% 1.38 MB/s
Poor: 3%
This bench: 6.75%
Great: 9%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown EBJ10UE8BDS0-DJ-F 02FE EBJ21UE8BFU0-DJ-F 3GB
1333, 1333 MHz
1024, 2048 MB
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
37.7% Below average
MC Read 13.3
MC Write 13.3
MC Mixed 12.3
37% 13 GB/s
SC Read 9
SC Write 9.6
SC Mixed 10.4
28% 9.67 GB/s
Latency 76.4
52% 76.4 ns

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Vostro 3550 Builds (Compare 266 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 2%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 47%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 2%
Tree trunk

System: Dell Vostro 3550

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 51% - Above average Total price: $188
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