Dell Inspiron 5521

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way above expectations (95th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 5 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 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 59.4%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics5.76% is a very low 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can only handle very basic 3D games but it's fine for general computing tasks.
Memory8GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's sufficient for the vast majority of games. 8GB is also enough for moderate file and system caches which result in a very responsive system.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
CPU throttled at 79% 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.
Run History
5 years ago, 5 years ago.
SystemDell Inspiron 5521  (all builds)
MotherboardDell 0C46Y8
Memory5.6 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1366 x 768 - 32 Bit colors,
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20150731
Uptime0.1 Days
Run DateNov 07 '18 at 17:53
Run Duration83 Seconds
Run User DNK-User
Background CPU8%
CPU Throttled 79%

 PC Performing way above expectations (95th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-3537U
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.5 GHz, turbo 2.9 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (92nd percentile)
59.4% Above average
Memory 86.3
1-Core 83.1
2-Core 152
65% 107 Pts
4-Core 189
8-Core 202
26% 195 Pts
64-Core 193
12% 193 Pts
Poor: 31%
This bench: 59.4%
Great: 61%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD Radeon HD 8730M
Dell(1028 05B8) 2GB
Driver: aticfx64.dll Ver. 15.200.1045.0
Performing way above expectations (99th percentile)
5.76% Terrible
Lighting 6.8
Reflection 7.92
Parallax 8.34
6% 7.69 fps
MRender 7.76
Gravity 7.03
Splatting 7.74
6% 7.51 fps
Poor: 3%
This bench: 5.76%
Great: 4%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Crucial M500 120GB-$75
1GB free (System drive)
Firmware: MU05
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 402
Write 139
Mixed 201
54% 247 MB/s
4K Read 17.7
4K Write 42.9
4K Mixed 21.8
78% 27.5 MB/s
DQ Read 256
DQ Write 114
DQ Mixed 51.3
74% 141 MB/s
Poor: 47% Great: 77%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Samsung M471B5273EB0-CK0 2x4GB
2 of 2 slots used
8GB SODIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1600 MHz
Performing way above expectations (94th percentile)
56.9% Above average
MC Read 20.8
MC Write 21
MC Mixed 17.9
57% 19.9 GB/s
SC Read 16.6
SC Write 15.5
SC Mixed 17.1
47% 16.4 GB/s
Latency 71
56% 71 ns
Poor: 27%
This bench: 56.9%
Great: 57%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Inspiron 5521 Builds (Compare 657 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 7%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 48%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 6%
Tree trunk

System: Dell Inspiron 5521

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