Dell Inspiron 3542

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 2%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 46%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 2%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (54th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 46 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 47%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is below average.
Graphics2.82% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive64.8% is a good SSD score. This drive enables fast boots, responsive applications and ensures minimum system IO wait times.
Memory4GB 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. 4GB 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.
High background CPU (21%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
6 years ago, 6 years ago.
SystemDell Inspiron 3542  (all builds)
MotherboardDell 0KHNVP
Memory1.4 GB free of 4 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1366 x 768 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20150713
Uptime0 Days
Run DateAug 18 '17 at 11:40
Run Duration96 Seconds
Run User GBR-User
Background CPU 21%

 PC Performing as expected (54th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i3-4005U
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 1.7 GHz, turbo 1.7 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (81st percentile)
47% Average
Memory 75.2
1-Core 45
2-Core 75.2
44% 65.1 Pts
4-Core 112
8-Core 114
15% 113 Pts
64-Core 115
7% 115 Pts
Poor: 18%
This bench: 47%
Great: 52%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD 4400 (Mobile 1.0/1.1 GHz)
Dell(1028 0651) 1GB
Driver: igdumdim64.dll Ver. 20.19.15.4531
Performing way above expectations (86th percentile)
2.82% Terrible
Lighting 3.1
Reflection 3.5
Parallax 4.78
2% 3.79 fps
MRender 3.62
Gravity 1.87
Splatting 6.09
3% 3.86 fps
Poor: 2%
This bench: 2.82%
Great: 3%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 750 EVO 250GB-$55
19GB free (System drive)
Firmware: MAT01B6Q Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (7th percentile)
64.8% Good
Read 478
Write 267
Mixed 273
75% 339 MB/s
4K Read 28
4K Write 28.1
4K Mixed 20
83% 25.4 MB/s
DQ Read 146
DQ Write 52
DQ Mixed 34.7
42% 77.5 MB/s
Poor: 63%
This bench: 64.8%
Great: 114%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston KNWMX1-ETB 1x4GB
1 of 1 slots used
4GB SODIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1600 MHz
Performing as expected (44th percentile)
26.1% Poor
MC Read 9.1
MC Write 9
MC Mixed 7.3
24% 8.47 GB/s
SC Read 7.6
SC Write 7.5
SC Mixed 7.9
22% 7.67 GB/s
Latency 90
44% 90 ns
Poor: 14%
This bench: 26.1%
Great: 32%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Inspiron 3542 Builds (Compare 2,423 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 2%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 39%
Jet ski
Workstation
Workstation 2%
Tree trunk

System: Dell Inspiron 3542

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 21% - Poor Total price: $28
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