Dell Precision M6600

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 13%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 72%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 10%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (72nd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 28 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 72.5%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Graphics16.2% is a below average 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle older games but it will struggle to render recent games at resolutions greater than 1080p. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
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 7 is still a viable option, it's now 14 years and 9 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 (81%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemDell Precision M6600  (all builds)
MotherboardDell 04YY4M
Memory11 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1680 x 1050 - 32 Bit colors,
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20180914
Uptime0.2 Days
Run DateJan 28 '20 at 16:47
Run Duration143 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 81%

 PC Performing above expectations (72nd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-2960XM
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2.7 GHz
Performing way above expectations (88th percentile)
72.5% Very good
Memory 93.6
1-Core 89.7
2-Core 155
69% 113 Pts
4-Core 287
8-Core 362
42% 325 Pts
64-Core 371
23% 371 Pts
Poor: 36%
This bench: 72.5%
Great: 77%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia Quadro K5000M
Dell(1028 14A4) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 601 MHz, MLim: 750 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 426.32
Performing above expectations (73rd percentile)
16.2% Very poor
Lighting 19.1
Reflection 18
Parallax 23
16% 20 fps
MRender 23.8
Gravity 23.2
Splatting 18.1
17% 21.7 fps
Poor: 14%
This bench: 16.2%
Great: 17%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 EVO mSATA 250GB
59GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EMT4
SusWrite @10s intervals: 193 170 150 146 140 149 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
Poor: 66% Great: 118%
Seagate Momentus 2.5" 750GB (2010)-$70
525GB free
Firmware: 0005
SusWrite @10s intervals: 96 98 99 99 93 100 MB/s
Performing above expectations (77th percentile)
56.6% Above average
Read 99.8
Write 70
Mixed 55.3
SusWrite 97.6
59% 80.7 MB/s
4K Read 0.5
4K Write 0.6
4K Mixed 0.6
99% 0.57 MB/s
Poor: 23%
This bench: 56.6%
Great: 62%
Seagate ST500VT000-1DK142 500GB
436GB free
Firmware: 0001
SusWrite @10s intervals: 79 82 82 82 76 83 MB/s
Performing as expected (50th percentile)
47% Average
Read 83
Write 82.8
Mixed 48
SusWrite 80.6
54% 73.6 MB/s
4K Read 0.5
4K Write 1.2
4K Mixed 0.7
121% 0.8 MB/s
Poor: 16%
This bench: 47%
Great: 63%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston KHX1600C9S3/4G KHX1600C9S3/4G KHX1600C9S3/8G 16GB
1600, 1600, 1600 MHz
4096, 4096, 8192 MB
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
47.6% Average
MC Read 16.1
MC Write 16.8
MC Mixed 14.9
46% 15.9 GB/s
SC Read 13.6
SC Write 14.4
SC Mixed 14.6
41% 14.2 GB/s
Latency 60.7
66% 60.7 ns

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Precision M6600 Builds (Compare 538 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 8%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 56%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 7%
Tree trunk

System: Dell Precision M6600

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 65% - Good Total price: $113
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