Dell XPS L501X

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 4%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 58%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 4%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (65th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 35 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 61%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics3.26% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive29.8% is low SSD score. With a better SSD this system will boot faster, make applications more responsive and reduce IO wait times.
Memory6GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's sufficient for the vast majority of games. 6GB 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.
SystemDell XPS L501X  (all builds)
MotherboardDell 00YWG2
Memory3.1 GB free of 6 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1366 x 768 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20110329
Uptime1.3 Days
Run DateMar 20 '17 at 22:28
Run Duration98 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU0%

 PC Performing above expectations (65th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7 Q 740-$190
U2E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 1.75 GHz, turbo 1.9 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (95th percentile)
61% Good
Memory 92
1-Core 70.7
2-Core 118
60% 93.4 Pts
4-Core 168
8-Core 222
25% 195 Pts
64-Core 223
14% 223 Pts
Poor: 38%
This bench: 61%
Great: 62%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GeForce GT 435M
Dell(1028 046E) 2GB
CLim: 650 MHz, MLim: 400 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 376.33
Performing as expected (55th percentile)
3.26% Terrible
Lighting 4
Reflection 4.5
Parallax 3.28
3% 3.93 fps
MRender 5.57
Gravity 4
Splatting 2.87
3% 4.15 fps
Poor: 2%
This bench: 3.26%
Great: 3%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Intel 330 Series 180GB
67GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 300i Max speed: SATA 2.0 300 MB/s
Relative performance (0th percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
29.8% Poor
Read 249
Write 123
Mixed 179
40% 184 MB/s
4K Read 14.4
4K Write 22.2
4K Mixed 5.7
41% 14.1 MB/s
DQ Read 10.6
DQ Write 18.3
DQ Mixed 51.1
28% 26.7 MB/s
Poor: 51%
This bench: 29.8%
Great: 83%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown HMT325S6BFR8C-H9 80AD HMT351S6BFR8C-H9 6GB
1333, 1333 MHz
2048, 4096 MB
Performing as expected (44th percentile)
34.7% Below average
MC Read 13.2
MC Write 10.1
MC Mixed 10.2
32% 11.2 GB/s
SC Read 10.3
SC Write 10.2
SC Mixed 9.9
29% 10.1 GB/s
Latency 64.1
62% 64.1 ns
Poor: 20%
This bench: 34.7%
Great: 47%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical XPS L501X Builds (Compare 158 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 5%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 50%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 5%
Tree trunk

System: Dell XPS L501X

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 60% - Above average Total price: $190
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