Dell XPS L421X

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 5%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 57%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 5%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (55th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 45 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 58.3%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics3.09% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive48.7% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
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.
High background CPU (29%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU. CPU throttled at 79% by Windows. Ensure maximum processor state is set to 100% via Settings > System > Power & sleep > Additional power settings > Change plan settings > Change advanced power settings > Processor power management > Maximum processor state.
SystemDell XPS L421X  (all builds)
MotherboardDell
Memory4.6 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1600 x 900 - 32 Bit Farben,
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20180514
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJan 17 '20 at 18:30
Run Duration114 Seconds
Run User ESP-User
Background CPU 29%
CPU Throttled 79%

 PC Performing as expected (55th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-3537U
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.5 GHz, turbo 2.9 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (85th percentile)
58.3% Above average
Memory 82.4
1-Core 75.8
2-Core 147
61% 102 Pts
4-Core 201
8-Core 199
27% 200 Pts
64-Core 202
12% 202 Pts
Poor: 31%
This bench: 58.3%
Great: 61%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GeForce GT 630M
Dell(1028 054D) 1GB
Driver: nvd3dumx.dll Ver. 21.21.13.6909
Performing below expectations (39th percentile)
3.09% Terrible
Lighting 3.43
Reflection 5.08
Parallax 0.81
3% 3.11 fps
MRender 6.24
Gravity 2.6
Splatting 4.65
4% 4.5 fps
Poor: 2%
This bench: 3.09%
Great: 4%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Evo 500GB-$90
131GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EMT02B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 222 221 143 135 134 140 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
48.7% Average
Read 214
Write 201
Mixed 193
SusWrite 166
44% 193 MB/s
4K Read 11.7
4K Write 38.9
4K Mixed 26.9
73% 25.8 MB/s
DQ Read 203
DQ Write 89
DQ Mixed 124
98% 139 MB/s
Poor: 80%
This bench: 48.7%
Great: 134%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Nanya NT8GC64B8HB0NS-DI 1x8GB
1 of 1 slots used
8GB SODIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1600 MHz
Performing way above expectations (96th percentile)
32.9% Below average
MC Read 11.4
MC Write 10.4
MC Mixed 9.7
30% 10.5 GB/s
SC Read 10.7
SC Write 12.1
SC Mixed 10.7
32% 11.2 GB/s
Latency 76.2
52% 76.2 ns
Poor: 21%
This bench: 32.9%
Great: 33%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical XPS L421X Builds (Compare 117 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 5%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 50%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 5%
Tree trunk

System: Dell XPS L421X

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