Dell Precision M4700

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way below expectations (5th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 95 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 a relatively low single core score, this CPU can handle email, light web browsing and basic audio/video playback, but it will struggle to handle CPU intensive tasks. Finally, with a gaming score of 34.7%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is poor.
Boot Drive43.5% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
Memory24GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's far more than any current game requires. 24GB will also allow for large file and system caches, virtual machine hosting, software development, video editing and batch multimedia processing.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
High background CPU (23%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU. CPU throttled at 42% 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
SystemDell Precision M4700  (all builds)
MotherboardDell 082H3V
Memory22.1 GB free of 24 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20130827
Uptime0 Days
Run DateNov 17 '18 at 03:01
Run Duration118 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 23%
CPU Throttled 42%

 PC Performing way below expectations (5th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-3840QM-$549
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2.8 GHz, turbo 0.9 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (2nd percentile)
34.7% Below average
Memory 55.4
1-Core 24.6
2-Core 48.2
30% 42.7 Pts
4-Core 78.1
8-Core 124
12% 101 Pts
64-Core 124
8% 124 Pts
Poor: 40%
This bench: 34.7%
Great: 76%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung PM830 mSATA 256GB
214GB free (System drive)
Firmware: CXM13D1Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 218 217 218 213 219 220 MB/s
Performing below potential (3rd percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
43.5% Average
Read 228
Write 217
Mixed 178
SusWrite 218
47% 210 MB/s
4K Read 12.6
4K Write 24
4K Mixed 14.7
51% 17.1 MB/s
DQ Read 158
DQ Write 84.8
DQ Mixed 115
87% 119 MB/s
Poor: 47%
This bench: 43.5%
Great: 80%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Samsung M471B1G73BH0-CK0 01BA 64D0JKHNK M471B1G73BH0-CK0 24GB
1600, 1600, 1600 MHz
8192, 8192, 8192 MB
Performing way below expectations (10th percentile)
41.5% Average
MC Read 16.7
MC Write 16.4
MC Mixed 15.7
46% 16.3 GB/s
SC Read 6.1
SC Write 5
SC Mixed 6.4
17% 5.83 GB/s
Latency 142
28% 142 ns
Poor: 42%
This bench: 41.5%
Great: 54%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Precision M4700 Builds (Compare 464 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 8%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 60%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 8%
Tree trunk

System: Dell Precision M4700

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 69% - Good Total price: $220
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