Dell XPS 2720

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 8%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 56%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 7%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (50th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 50 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 58%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics3.82% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive64.2% is a good SSD score. This drive enables fast boots, responsive applications and ensures minimum system IO wait times.
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.
Very high background CPU (43%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU. CPU throttled at 90% by Windows. Ensure maximum processor state is set to 100% via Settings > System > Power & sleep > Additional power settings > Change plan settings > Change advanced power settings > Processor power management > Maximum processor state.
Run History
6 years ago, 6 years ago.
SystemDell XPS 2720  (all builds)
MotherboardDell 05R2TK
Memory4.6 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display2560 x 1440 - 32 Bit colors,
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20151113
Uptime0 Days
Run DateMay 31 '17 at 18:55
Run Duration92 Seconds
Run User GBR-User
Background CPU 43%
CPU Throttled 90%

 PC Performing as expected (50th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-4440S-$118
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.8 GHz, turbo 2.5 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (10th percentile)
58% Above average
Memory 83.5
1-Core 50.8
2-Core 135
55% 89.9 Pts
4-Core 179
8-Core 249
27% 214 Pts
64-Core 258
16% 258 Pts
Poor: 54%
This bench: 58%
Great: 74%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD 4600 (Desktop 1.25 GHz)-$15
Dell(1028 05B0) 1GB
Driver: igdumdim64.dll Ver. 20.19.15.4568
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
3.82% Terrible
Lighting 3.8
Reflection 9.42
Parallax 6.22
3% 6.48 fps
MRender 9.38
Gravity 2.27
Splatting 7.39
5% 6.35 fps
Poor: 3%
This bench: 3.82%
Great: 3%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Crucial MX200 mSATA 500GB-$79
310GB free (System drive)
Firmware: MU03 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (9th percentile)
64.2% Good
Read 506
Write 377
Mixed 399
95% 427 MB/s
4K Read 19.6
4K Write 41.2
4K Mixed 11.7
66% 24.2 MB/s
DQ Read 19.5
DQ Write 43.6
DQ Mixed 40.6
28% 34.6 MB/s
Poor: 61%
This bench: 64.2%
Great: 110%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Hynix HMT451S6AFR8A-PB 2x4GB
2 of 2 slots used
8GB SODIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1600 MHz
Performing above expectations (81st percentile)
54.3% Above average
MC Read 20.3
MC Write 20.5
MC Mixed 17.2
55% 19.3 GB/s
SC Read 13.2
SC Write 13.3
SC Mixed 15.6
40% 14 GB/s
Latency 74.3
54% 74.3 ns
Poor: 24%
This bench: 54.3%
Great: 56%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical XPS 2720 Builds (Compare 179 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 8%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 66%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 7%
Tree trunk

System: Dell XPS 2720

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 88% - Excellent Total price: $117
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