Dell Precision WorkStation T5500

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 5%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 52%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 5%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (53rd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 47 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 59.5%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics3.82% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive10.8% is an extremely low SSD score, this system will benefit from a faster SSD.
Memory9GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's more than sufficient for nearly all games. 9GB 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.
SystemDell Precision WorkStation T5500  (all builds)
MotherboardDell 0CRH6C
Memory6.9 GB free of 9 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1360 x 768 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20130528
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJan 13 '20 at 01:43
Run Duration138 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU0%

 PC Performing as expected (53rd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Xeon X5650
CPU1, 1 CPU, 6 cores, 12 threads
Base clock 2.65 GHz, turbo 2.9 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (6th percentile)
59.5% Above average
Memory 64.8
1-Core 74.7
2-Core 154
56% 98 Pts
4-Core 292
8-Core 473
47% 382 Pts
64-Core 532
33% 532 Pts
Poor: 60%
This bench: 59.5%
Great: 82%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia Quadro FX 1800
Nvidia(10DE 062C) 768MB
Ram: 768MB, Driver: 341.74
Performing above expectations (69th percentile)
3.82% Terrible
Lighting 4.63
Reflection 5.85
Parallax 1.41
4% 3.96 fps
MRender 6.76
Gravity 3.43
Splatting 4.43
4% 4.88 fps
Poor: 3%
This bench: 3.82%
Great: 4%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
T-force 250GB 250GB
216GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 0301
SusWrite @10s intervals: 29 30 30 30 30 30 MB/s
Relative performance (0th percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
10.8% Very poor
Read 32.8
Write 30.2
Mixed 30.5
SusWrite 30
7% 30.9 MB/s
4K Read 6.8
4K Write 7.6
4K Mixed 7.7
24% 7.37 MB/s
Poor: 81%
This bench: 10.8%
Great: 123%
Seagate BUP Slim BK 2TB
2TB free
Firmware: 0304
SusWrite @10s intervals: 133 131 135 128 128 128 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
72.7% Very good
Read 123
Write 136
Mixed 67.9
SusWrite 130
84% 114 MB/s
4K Read 1.8
4K Write 1.7
4K Mixed 0.8
195% 1.43 MB/s
Poor: 17%
This bench: 72.7%
Great: 67%
PNY USB 2.0 FD 64GB
41GB free, PID 00f8
Operating at USB 2.0 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 31 29 14 15 16 12 MB/s
Performing above expectations (80th percentile)
12.4% Very poor
Read 35.1
Write 20.4
Mixed 19.5
SusWrite 19.5
30% 23.6 MB/s
4K Read 3.7
4K Write 0.7
4K Mixed 0.6
58% 1.67 MB/s
Poor: 3%
This bench: 12.4%
Great: 14%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 9x1GB
9 of 9 slots used
9GB DIMM DDR3
Performing way below expectations (9th percentile)
29.8% Poor
MC Read 12.1
MC Write 7.2
MC Mixed 13.5
31% 10.9 GB/s
SC Read 7.7
SC Write 2.9
SC Mixed 5.5
15% 5.37 GB/s
Latency 114
35% 114 ns
Poor: 25%
This bench: 29.8%
Great: 57%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Precision WorkStation T5500 Builds (Compare 1,579 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
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Gaming 24%
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Desktop
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Workstation
Workstation 21%
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System: Dell Precision WorkStation T5500

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 87% - Excellent Total price: $87
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