Dell Precision WorkStation T5500

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 32%
Sail boat
Desktop
Desktop 60%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 29%
Raft
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (37th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 63 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. Use the charts in the benchmark sections of this report to identify problem areas.
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 54.1%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics53.9% is a reasonable 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle the majority of recent games but it will struggle with resolutions greater than 1080p at ultra detail levels. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive31.2% is low SSD score. With a better SSD this system will boot faster, make applications more responsive and reduce IO wait times.
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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (11%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemDell Precision WorkStation T5500  (all builds)
MotherboardDell 0CRH6C
Memory8.8 GB free of 12 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1680 x 1050 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20111229
Uptime2.7 Days
Run DateDec 11 '17 at 18:23
Run Duration127 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 11%
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 PC Performing below expectations (37th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
1st CPU: Intel Xeon E5620
CPU1, 2 CPU, 8 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 2.55 GHz (avg)
Performing below expectations (31st percentile)
54.1% Above average
Memory 61.8
1-Core 61.5
2-Core 127
49% 83.6 Pts
4-Core 250
8-Core 474
43% 362 Pts
64-Core 478
30% 478 Pts
Poor: 47%
This bench: 54.1%
Great: 66%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1060-6GB-$117
CLim: 1911 MHz, MLim: 2002 MHz, Ram: 6GB, Driver: 388.13
Performing below potential (31st percentile) - GPU OC Guide
53.9% Above average
Lighting 68.2
Reflection 67.8
Parallax 60.4
56% 65.5 fps
MRender 62.6
Gravity 61.2
Splatting 61.8
51% 61.9 fps
Poor: 51%
This bench: 53.9%
Great: 60%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kingston SSDNow V300 120GB-$37
36GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 603ABBF0 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (6th percentile)
31.2% Below average
Read 243
Write 114
Mixed 146
37% 168 MB/s
4K Read 11
4K Write 29.1
4K Mixed 6.33
40% 15.5 MB/s
DQ Read 9.94
DQ Write 116
DQ Mixed 5.71
21% 43.8 MB/s
Poor: 30%
This bench: 31.2%
Great: 73%
WD Blue 250GB (2010)-$30
25GB free
Firmware: 19.01H19 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing below expectations (39th percentile)
46.9% Average
Read 91.6
Write 71.7
Mixed 71.6
59% 78.3 MB/s
4K Read 0.62
4K Write 1.69
4K Mixed 0.4
102% 0.9 MB/s
Poor: 21%
This bench: 46.9%
Great: 70%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 6x2GB
6 of 9 slots used
12GB DIMM DDR3
Performing above expectations (79th percentile)
50% Above average
MC Read 22.8
MC Write 14
MC Mixed 22.4
56% 19.7 GB/s
SC Read 8.8
SC Write 5
SC Mixed 5.9
19% 6.57 GB/s
Latency 123
33% 123 ns
Poor: 37%
This bench: 50%
Great: 59%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Precision WorkStation T5500 Builds (Compare 1,577 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 24%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 74%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 21%
Surfboard

System: Dell Precision WorkStation T5500

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 87% - Excellent Total price: $87
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