Dell System XPS 15Z

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 6%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 53%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 6%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (36th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 64 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 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 56.9%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics2.2% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive52.6% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
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 (19%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemDell System XPS 15Z  (all builds)
MotherboardDell 00WW5M
Memory9.2 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display2560 x 1440 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20120907
Uptime4 Days
Run DateJan 17 '19 at 20:10
Run Duration119 Seconds
Run User BEL-User
Background CPU 19%

 PC Performing below expectations (36th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-2640M
CPU, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.8 GHz, turbo 2.8 GHz (avg)
Performing as expected (58th percentile)
56.9% Above average
Memory 84.7
1-Core 49.1
2-Core 121
53% 85 Pts
4-Core 169
8-Core 185
23% 177 Pts
64-Core 173
11% 173 Pts
Poor: 28%
This bench: 56.9%
Great: 63%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD 3000 (Mobile V2 1.3 GHz)
Dell(1028 0446) 2GB
Driver: nvumdshimx.dll Ver. 9.17.10.4459
Performing as expected (56th percentile)
2.2% Terrible
Lighting 2.37
Reflection 4.08
Parallax 1.62
2% 2.69 fps
MRender 3.71
Gravity 1.33
Splatting 4.52
3% 3.19 fps
Poor: 1%
This bench: 2.2%
Great: 2%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 830 256GB-$261
35GB free (System drive)
Firmware: CXM03D1Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 255 268 229 155 154 113 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (6th percentile)
52.6% Above average
Read 373
Write 280
Mixed 204
SusWrite 196
59% 263 MB/s
4K Read 12.8
4K Write 31.2
4K Mixed 16.4
57% 20.1 MB/s
DQ Read 280
DQ Write 85.6
DQ Mixed 133
111% 166 MB/s
Poor: 53%
This bench: 52.6%
Great: 86%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown CT102464BF160B.M16 859B CT102464BF160B.C16 16GB
1600, 1600 MHz
8192, 8192 MB
Performing below potential (25th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
47.7% Average
MC Read 16.4
MC Write 17.7
MC Mixed 16.2
48% 16.8 GB/s
SC Read 9.8
SC Write 12.3
SC Mixed 14
34% 12 GB/s
Latency 72.3
55% 72.3 ns
Poor: 30%
This bench: 47.7%
Great: 60%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical System XPS 15Z Builds (Compare 116 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 6%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 53%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 6%
Tree trunk

System: Dell System XPS 15Z

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