Dell Inspiron 15-5578

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (29th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 71 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 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 45.2%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is below average.
Graphics4.26% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
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.
Very high background CPU (73%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
5 years ago, 5 years ago.
SystemDell Inspiron 15-5578  (all builds)
MotherboardDell 079HFY
Memory3.8 GB free of 8 GB @ 2.4 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20180330
Uptime10.8 Days
Run DateJan 18 '19 at 21:03
Run Duration337 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 73%

 PC Performing below expectations (29th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-7200U
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.7 GHz, turbo 3.1 GHz (avg)
Performing below expectations (38th percentile)
45.2% Average
Memory 56.2
1-Core 82.6
2-Core 104
49% 81 Pts
4-Core 191
8-Core 239
28% 215 Pts
64-Core 220
14% 220 Pts
Poor: 20%
This bench: 45.2%
Great: 58%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD 620 (Mobile Kaby Lake)
Dell(1028 0742) 1GB
Driver: igdumdim64.dll Ver. 23.20.16.4973
Performing as expected (43rd percentile)
4.26% Terrible
Lighting 7.07
Reflection 9.88
Parallax 5.59
6% 7.52 fps
MRender 0.05
Gravity 5.37
Splatting 0.04
1% 1.82 fps
Poor: 3%
This bench: 4.26%
Great: 6%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Seagate ST1000LM035-1RK172 1TB
891GB free (System drive)
Firmware: SDM1
Relative performance n/a - benchmarks incomplete
Read 6.7
Mixed 8.2
6% 7.45 MB/s
4K Read 0
4K Write 1.9
4K Mixed 0.3
68% 0.73 MB/s
Poor: 15% Great: 71%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown HMA81GS6AFR8N-UH 1x8GB
1 of 2 slots used
8GB SODIMM DDR4 2400 MHz clocked @ 2133 MHz
Performing below potential (6th percentile) - Ensure that the top XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
26.9% Poor
MC Read 11.2
MC Write 9
MC Mixed 8.5
27% 9.57 GB/s
SC Read 8
SC Write 5.8
SC Mixed 6.4
19% 6.73 GB/s
Latency 139
29% 139 ns
Poor: 26%
This bench: 26.9%
Great: 42%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Inspiron 15-5578 Builds (Compare 221 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 6%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 51%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 6%
Tree trunk

System: Dell Inspiron 15-5578

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