Dell XPS 8300

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 7%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 61%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 7%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (41st percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 59 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
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 66.9%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics3.49% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive46% 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 XPS 8300  (all builds)
MotherboardDell 0Y2MRG
Memory7 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20111017
Uptime16.2 Days
Run DateJan 23 '19 at 14:49
Run Duration135 Seconds
Run User GBR-User
Background CPU 19%

 PC Performing as expected (41st percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-2600-$186
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.4 GHz, turbo 3.5 GHz (avg)
Performing as expected (43rd percentile)
66.9% Good
Memory 78.4
1-Core 91
2-Core 175
67% 115 Pts
4-Core 300
8-Core 448
47% 374 Pts
64-Core 444
28% 444 Pts
Poor: 54%
This bench: 66.9%
Great: 74%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GeForce GT 530
Device(1B0A 90A1) 1GB
CLim: 699 MHz, MLim: 396 MHz, Ram: 1GB, Driver: 372.70
Performing as expected (50th percentile)
3.49% Terrible
Lighting 4.27
Reflection 4.85
Parallax 3.44
4% 4.18 fps
MRender 5.86
Gravity 4.5
Splatting 3.09
4% 4.48 fps
Poor: 3%
This bench: 3.49%
Great: 3%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
OCZ Vertex 4 256GB-$400
18GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 1.5
SusWrite @10s intervals: 192 105 98 98 95 85 MB/s
Performing below potential (0th percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
46% Average
Read 237
Write 208
Mixed 180
SusWrite 112
41% 184 MB/s
4K Read 16.6
4K Write 33
4K Mixed 21.1
70% 23.6 MB/s
DQ Read 181
DQ Write 177
DQ Mixed 134
113% 164 MB/s
Poor: 68%
This bench: 46%
Great: 106%
Seagate ST500DM005 HD502HJ 500GB
443GB free
Firmware: 1AJ10001
SusWrite @10s intervals: 129 129 128 129 130 129 MB/s
Performing above expectations (75th percentile)
69.1% Good
Read 112
Write 34.2
Mixed 69
SusWrite 129
63% 85.9 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 3
4K Mixed 1.1
207% 1.6 MB/s
Poor: 33%
This bench: 69.1%
Great: 77%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown CT51264BA160B.C16F Samsung M378B5273DH0-CH9 CT51264BA160B.C16F Samsung M378B5273DH0-CH9 16GB
1333, 1333, 1333, 1333 MHz
4096, 4096, 4096, 4096 MB
Performing below potential (39th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
46.5% Average
MC Read 16.5
MC Write 16.6
MC Mixed 15
46% 16 GB/s
SC Read 12
SC Write 15.5
SC Mixed 15.1
41% 14.2 GB/s
Latency 83.6
48% 83.6 ns
Poor: 41%
This bench: 46.5%
Great: 49%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical XPS 8300 Builds (Compare 1,737 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 24%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 75%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 20%
Surfboard

System: Dell XPS 8300

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 72% - Very good Total price: $321
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