Dell Precision Tower 3420

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 30%
Raft
Desktop
Desktop 90%
Nuclear submarine
Workstation
Workstation 26%
Raft
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way above expectations (94th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 6 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. This PC is likely operated by a technical master!
ProcessorWith a brilliant single core score, this CPU is the business: It demolishes everyday tasks such as web browsing, office apps and audio/video playback. Additionally this processor can handle moderate workstation, and even light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 87.3%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is very good.
Graphics26.2% is a below average 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle older games but it will struggle to render recent games at resolutions greater than 1080p. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive102% 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.
Memory16GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's more than sufficient for nearly all games. 16GB 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 (12%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemDell Precision Tower 3420
MotherboardDell Precision Tower 3420  (all builds)
Memory10.5 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.4 GHz
Display3440 x 1440 - 32 Bit colors,
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20170806
Uptime0.2 Days
Run DateFeb 07 '18 at 21:12
Run Duration111 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 12%

 PC Performing way above expectations (94th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-7700-$167
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 4 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
87.3% Excellent
Memory 88.4
1-Core 128
2-Core 251
87% 156 Pts
4-Core 464
8-Core 699
72% 582 Pts
64-Core 702
44% 702 Pts
Poor: 63%
This bench: 87.3%
Great: 84%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia Quadro P1000
Dell(1028 11BC) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 1544 MHz, MLim: 1252 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 388.16
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
26.2% Poor
Lighting 32.9
Reflection 6.58
Parallax 27.2
27% 22.3 fps
MRender 26.8
Gravity 29.7
Splatting 33.2
25% 29.9 fps
Poor: 23%
This bench: 26.2%
Great: 25%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Intel SSDSC2KF256G8 SATA 256GB
175GB free (System drive)
Firmware: LHFD03N
Performing way above expectations (87th percentile)
102% Outstanding
Read 521
Write 367
Mixed 405
96% 431 MB/s
4K Read 33.9
4K Write 94.7
4K Mixed 38.3
151% 55.7 MB/s
DQ Read 278
DQ Write 296
DQ Mixed 67.8
112% 214 MB/s
Poor: 64%
This bench: 102%
Great: 110%
HGST Travelstar 7K1000 2.5" 1TB
931GB free
Firmware: JB0OA3W0
Performing way above expectations (98th percentile)
77.2% Very good
Read 143
Write 127
Mixed 136
102% 135 MB/s
4K Read 0.68
4K Write 1.08
4K Mixed 0.18
68% 0.65 MB/s
Poor: 35%
This bench: 77.2%
Great: 75%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown HMA81GU6AFR8N-UH 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2400 MHz
Performing above expectations (84th percentile)
78.1% Very good
MC Read 29.6
MC Write 30.6
MC Mixed 22.3
79% 27.5 GB/s
SC Read 18.4
SC Write 31
SC Mixed 25.1
71% 24.8 GB/s
Latency 69.1
58% 69.1 ns
Poor: 62%
This bench: 78.1%
Great: 81%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Precision Tower 3420 Builds (Compare 808 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 11%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 69%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 11%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: Dell Precision Tower 3420

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 82% - Excellent Total price: $180
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