Dell Vostro 3550

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 4%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 61%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 4%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (60th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 40 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 59.7%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics1.95% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive45.8% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
Memory6GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's sufficient for the vast majority of games. 6GB is also enough for moderate file and system caches which result in a very responsive system.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 8.1 is a recent version of Windows, it's worth upgrading to Windows 10 which has had several improvements made to the user interface including a better homescreen.
Sub-optimal background CPU (19%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemDell Vostro 3550  (all builds)
MotherboardDell 0326FG
Memory4.3 GB free of 6 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1366 x 768 - 32 Bit cores, 1366 x 768 - 32 Bit cores
OSWindows 8.1
BIOS Date20140218
Uptime0.8 Days
Run DateFeb 08 '20 at 20:23
Run Duration125 Seconds
Run User BRA-User
Background CPU 19%

 PC Performing above expectations (60th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-2620M
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.7 GHz, turbo 2.55 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (91st percentile)
59.7% Above average
Memory 88.4
1-Core 89.8
2-Core 162
68% 114 Pts
4-Core 209
8-Core 52
21% 130 Pts
64-Core 216
13% 216 Pts
Poor: 31%
This bench: 59.7%
Great: 62%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD 3000 (Mobile V2 1.3 GHz)
Dell(1028 04CD) 2GB
Driver: igdumd64.dll Ver. 9.17.10.4229
Performing as expected (55th percentile)
1.95% Terrible
Lighting 2.17
Reflection 3.31
Parallax 1.44
2% 2.3 fps
MRender 2.9
Gravity 1.17
Splatting 3.96
2% 2.68 fps
Poor: 1%
This bench: 1.95%
Great: 2%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kingston A400 240GB-$28
187GB free (System drive)
Firmware: SBFKB1D1
SusWrite @10s intervals: 234 187 184 190 201 231 MB/s
Performing below potential (20th percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
45.8% Average
Read 263
Write 161
Mixed 165
SusWrite 204
44% 198 MB/s
4K Read 19.8
4K Write 30.2
4K Mixed 17.3
68% 22.4 MB/s
DQ Read 44.5
DQ Write 45.8
DQ Mixed 40.3
32% 43.5 MB/s
Poor: 33%
This bench: 45.8%
Great: 100%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown SH564568FH8NZPHSCG 0194 SH564128FH8NZPHSCG 6GB
1333, 1333 MHz
2048, 4096 MB
Performing above expectations (74th percentile)
41.1% Average
MC Read 14
MC Write 13.9
MC Mixed 12.9
39% 13.6 GB/s
SC Read 11.6
SC Write 13.9
SC Mixed 12.8
36% 12.8 GB/s
Latency 69.2
58% 69.2 ns
Poor: 22%
This bench: 41.1%
Great: 48%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Vostro 3550 Builds (Compare 266 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 2%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 47%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 2%
Tree trunk

System: Dell Vostro 3550

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 51% - Above average Total price: $188
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