| PC Status | Overall this PC is performing way above expectations (85th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 15 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. This PC is likely operated by a technical master! |
| Processor | With 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. |
| Graphics | 3.56% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics) |
| Boot Drive | 104% is a very good SSD score. This drive is suitable for moderate workstation use, it will facilitate fast boots, responsive applications and ensure minimum IO wait times. |
| Memory | 4GB 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 Version | Although Windows 8 is a recent version of Windows, it's worth upgrading to Windows 10 which has had several improvements made to the user interface including a better homescreen. |
Sub-optimal background CPU (13%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU. CPU throttled at 99% 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.
| System | Dell Inspiron 3542 (all builds) |
| Motherboard | Dell 09V1VC |
| Memory | 2.5 GB free of 4 GB @ 1.6 GHz |
| OS | Windows 8 |
| BIOS Date | 20140328 |
| Uptime | 0 Days |
| Run Date | Dec 12 '17 at 17:31 |
| Run Duration | 89 Seconds |
| Run User | GRC-User |
| Background CPU | 13% |
| CPU Throttled | 99% |
PC Performing way above expectations (85th percentile)
Actual performance vs. expectations. The graphs show user score (x) vs user score frequency (y).
| Processor | Bench | Normal | Heavy | Server |
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Intel Core i5-4210U
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 1.7 GHz, turbo 2.4 GHz (avg)
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61%
Good
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63% 101 Pts
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25% 188 Pts
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12% 192 Pts
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| Graphics Card | Bench | 3D DX9 | 3D DX10 | 3D DX11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Intel HD 4400 (Mobile 1.0/1.1 GHz)
Dell(1028 0651) 1.8GB
Driver: igdumdim64.dll Ver. 10.18.10.3431
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3.56%
Terrible
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4% 4.82 fps
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4% 4.22 fps
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| Drive | Bench | Sequential | Random 4k | Deep queue 4k |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Samsung 850 Evo 250GB-$100
202GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EMT02B6Q Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
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104%
Outstanding
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98% 438 MB/s
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148% 51.1 MB/s
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93% 209 MB/s
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| Memory Kit | Bench | Multi core | Single core | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Kingston KNWMX1-HYA 1x4GB
1 of 1 slots used
4GB SODIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1600 MHz
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32.5%
Below average
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29% 10.2 GB/s
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30% 10.7 GB/s
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60% 67.1 ns
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System Memory Latency Ladder
L1/L2/L3 CPU cache and main memory (DIMM) access latencies in nano seconds
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System: Dell Inspiron 3542
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| Core i3-4005UIntelBench 39%, 37,483 samples | 852x |
| Core i5-4210UIntelBench 41%, 82,966 samples | 677x |
| Core i3-4030UIntelBench 45%, 24,177 samples | 361x |
| GPU |
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| HD 4400 (Mobile 1.0/1.1 GHz)IntelBench 2%, 275,372 samples | 1,988x |
| HD Graphics (G4 Pentium/Celeron 1.05/1.15 GHz)IntelBench 2%, 43,454 samples | 175x |
| GeForce 820MNvidiaBench 4%, 9,266 samples | 137x |
| EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER | Value: 21% - Poor | Total price: $28 |