Dell Precision M6400

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing CPU, RAM
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way below expectations (20th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 80 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.
Graphics3.36% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive39.3% is low SSD score. With a better SSD this system will boot faster, make applications more responsive and reduce IO wait times.
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 7 is still a viable option, it's now 14 years and 8 months old. This system should be upgraded to Windows 10 which is generally faster and has an improved set of core utilities including better versions of explorer and task manager.
Very high background CPU (100%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
SystemDell Precision M6400  (all builds)
MotherboardDell 076V94
Memory4.7 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.1 GHz
Display1920 x 1200 - 32 Bit colors, 1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20091105
Uptime0 Days
Run DateFeb 16 '15 at 18:20
Run Duration469 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 100%

 PC Performing way below expectations (20th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core2 Duo P8700-$42
Microprocessor, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2.55 GHz
Relative performance n/a - benchmarks incomplete
1-Core 15.7
2-Core 30.1
10% 22.9 Pts
4-Core 17.4
8-Core 36.2
3% 26.8 Pts
64-Core 17.4
1% 17.4 Pts
Poor: 26% Great: 43%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia Quadro FX 2700M
Dell(1028 019B) 512MB
Driver: nvd3dumx.dll Ver. 9.18.13.3311
Performing as expected (57th percentile)
3.36% Terrible
Lighting 3.73
Reflection 6.35
Parallax 1.19
3% 3.76 fps
MRender 7.14
Gravity 2.53
Splatting 5
4% 4.89 fps
Poor: 2%
This bench: 3.36%
Great: 3%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 840 Evo 1TB-$199
213GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EXT0 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing below potential (1st percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
39.3% Below average
Read 254
Write 174
Mixed 167
44% 198 MB/s
4K Read 17.1
4K Write 16.1
4K Mixed 14.7
53% 16 MB/s
DQ Read 67.1
DQ Write 27.3
DQ Mixed 28.2
26% 40.8 MB/s
Poor: 78%
This bench: 39.3%
Great: 126%
Seagate Momentus 2.5" 500GB-$39
3GB free
Firmware: 0004 Max speed: SATA 2.0 300 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (12th percentile)
27.3% Poor
Read 47.3
Write 47.7
Mixed 30.4
31% 41.8 MB/s
4K Read 0.55
4K Write 1.16
4K Mixed 0.41
90% 0.71 MB/s
Poor: 18%
This bench: 27.3%
Great: 58%
Generic Storage Device 8GB
5GB free, PID 1336
Operating at USB 2.0 Speed
Performing way below expectations (10th percentile)
3.48% Terrible
Read 9.02
Write 3.99
Mixed 5.52
7% 6.18 MB/s
4K Read 4.11
4K Write 0.11
4K Mixed 0.11
23% 1.44 MB/s
Poor: 3%
This bench: 3.48%
Great: 13%
Typical Precision M6400 Builds (Compare 61 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 5%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 43%
Speed boat
Workstation
Workstation 4%
Tree trunk

System: Dell Precision M6400

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 28% - Poor Total price: $365
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