PC Status | Overall this PC is performing above expectations (61st percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 39 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. |
Processor | With 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 44.9%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is below average. |
Graphics | 2.74% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics) |
Boot Drive | The boot partition is located on a mechanical or hybrid drive. Moving the system to an SSD will yield far faster boot times, better system responsiveness and faster application load times. |
Memory | 6GB 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 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. |
System | Dell Dimension C521 |
Motherboard | Dell Dimension C521 (all builds) |
Memory | 2.2 GB free of 6 GB @ 0.8 GHz |
OS | Windows 8 |
BIOS Date | 20061108 |
Uptime | 0 Days |
Run Date | Jan 13 '18 at 18:12 |
Run Duration | 91 Seconds |
Run User | USA-User |
Background CPU | 1% |
Actual performance vs. expectations. The graphs show user score (x) vs user score frequency (y).
Processor | Bench | Normal | Heavy | Server |
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AMD Processor model unknown
Socket M2 , 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 3 GHz, turbo 3 GHz (avg)
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44.9%
Average
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Graphics Card | Bench | 3D DX9 | 3D DX10 | 3D DX11 |
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Nvidia GeForce GT 430
Asus(1043 83C3) 1GB
CLim: 700 MHz, MLim: 300 MHz, Ram: 1GB, Driver: 388.13
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2.74%
Terrible
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Drive | Bench | Sequential | Random 4k | Deep queue 4k |
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59.3%
Above average
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Memory Kit | Bench | Multi core | Single core | Latency |
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Unknown 3x2GB
3 of 4 slots used
6GB DIMM DDR2
Performing below potential (14th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP |
15.4%
Very poor
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L1/L2/L3 CPU cache and main memory (DIMM) access latencies in nano seconds
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CPU | |
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Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 6000+AMDBench 41%, 5,594 samples | 4x |
Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 3800+AMD $84Bench 34%, 2,640 samples | 1x |
Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 5600+AMDBench 39%, 3,286 samples | 1x |
GPU | |
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HD 7750AMDBench 8%, 22,655 samples | 2x |
Radeon HD 6450AMDBench 2%, 32,407 samples | 1x |
GeForce 8400 GSNvidiaBench 1%, 18,254 samples | 1x |
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