Dell Inspiron 3542

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way above expectations (85th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 15 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 64.7%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Boot Drive102% is a very good SSD score. This drive is suitable for moderate workstation use, it will facilitate fast boots, responsive applications and ensure minimum IO wait times.
Memory4GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and although it's sufficient for most games, some will benefit from up to 8GB of RAM. 4GB is also enough for modest file and system caches which allow for a responsive system.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
SystemDell Inspiron 3542  (all builds)
MotherboardDell 0WW73H
Memory2 GB free of 4 GB @ 1.6 GHz
DisplayΧρώματα 1366 x 768 - 32 Bit,
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20180523
Uptime1.6 Days
Run DateFeb 05 '19 at 08:07
Run Duration136 Seconds
Run User GRC-User
Background CPU7%

 PC Performing way above expectations (85th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-4510U
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2 GHz, turbo 2.8 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
64.7% Good
Memory 91.8
1-Core 91
2-Core 146
68% 110 Pts
4-Core 221
8-Core 221
30% 221 Pts
64-Core 222
14% 222 Pts
Poor: 27%
This bench: 64.7%
Great: 59%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 860 Evo 250GB-$52
175GB free (System drive)
Firmware: RVT01B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 292 300 300 299 297 298 MB/s
Performing as expected (46th percentile)
102% Outstanding
Read 477
Write 453
Mixed 435
SusWrite 298
94% 416 MB/s
4K Read 38.9
4K Write 77.3
4K Mixed 47.5
161% 54.6 MB/s
DQ Read 347
DQ Write 312
DQ Mixed 248
209% 303 MB/s
Poor: 75%
This bench: 102%
Great: 128%
Seagate Momentus Thin 5400.9 2.5" 500GB-$21
408GB free
Firmware: 0001SDM1
SusWrite @10s intervals: 104 106 105 107 105 107 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (95th percentile)
60.6% Good
Read 106
Write 100
Mixed 41.5
SusWrite 106
64% 88.3 MB/s
4K Read 0.5
4K Write 0.7
4K Mixed 0.6
100% 0.6 MB/s
Poor: 11%
This bench: 60.6%
Great: 61%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Samsung M471B5173QH0-YK0 1x4GB
1 of 1 slots used
4GB SODIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1600 MHz
Performing way above expectations (99th percentile)
32.8% Below average
MC Read 10.9
MC Write 10.9
MC Mixed 8.9
29% 10.2 GB/s
SC Read 10.1
SC Write 11.6
SC Mixed 10.3
30% 10.7 GB/s
Latency 64.5
62% 64.5 ns
Poor: 12%
This bench: 32.8%
Great: 32%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Inspiron 3542 Builds (Compare 2,427 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 2%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 39%
Jet ski
Workstation
Workstation 2%
Tree trunk

System: Dell Inspiron 3542

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