Dell XPS 15 9550

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 (61st percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 39 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 64.8%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics4.98% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Memory12GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's more than sufficient for nearly all games. 12GB 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.
Very high background CPU (48%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemDell XPS 15 9550  (all builds)
MotherboardDell 0X2P13
Memory7.2 GB free of 12 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display3840 x 2160 - 32 Bit couleurs,
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20161222
Uptime0.1 Days
Run DateMar 16 '17 at 13:40
Run Duration213 Seconds
Run User MAR-User
Background CPU 48%

 PC Performing above expectations (61st percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-6300HQ
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.3 GHz, turbo 2.8 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (94th percentile)
64.8% Good
Memory 78.9
1-Core 81.8
2-Core 166
64% 109 Pts
4-Core 292
8-Core 307
40% 300 Pts
64-Core 301
19% 301 Pts
Poor: 29%
This bench: 64.8%
Great: 66%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD 530 (Mobile Skylake)
Dell(1028 06E4) 1GB
Driver: igdumdim64.dll Ver. 20.19.15.4531
Performing above expectations (81st percentile)
4.98% Terrible
Lighting 5.23
Reflection 17
Parallax 4.91
4% 9.05 fps
MRender 5.67
Gravity 4.43
Splatting 11.6
6% 7.22 fps
Poor: 3%
This bench: 4.98%
Great: 6%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
WD Blue 2.5" 1TB (2013)-$40
598GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 01.0
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 21% Great: 63%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown Hynix HMA451S6AFR8N-TF 12GB
2133, 2133 MHz
8192, 4096 MB
Performing below potential (9th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
34.7% Below average
MC Read 11.5
MC Write 11.5
MC Mixed 11.2
33% 11.4 GB/s
SC Read 9.8
SC Write 13
SC Mixed 11
32% 11.3 GB/s
Latency 82.6
48% 82.6 ns
Poor: 34%
This bench: 34.7%
Great: 70%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical XPS 15 9550 Builds (Compare 1,708 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 10%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 58%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 10%
Tree trunk

System: Dell XPS 15 9550

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