Dell Studio 1558

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (23rd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 77 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.
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 58.2%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Boot Drive58.6% 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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (17%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemDell Studio 1558  (all builds)
MotherboardDell 0874P6
Memory5.6 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.1 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20110330
Uptime0 Days
Run DateMar 29 '20 at 18:44
Run Duration143 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 17%

 PC Performing below expectations (23rd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7 Q 720-$220
U2E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 1.6 GHz, turbo 1.7 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (87th percentile)
58.2% Above average
Memory 92.5
1-Core 62.7
2-Core 93.1
56% 82.8 Pts
4-Core 135
8-Core 176
20% 155 Pts
64-Core 190
12% 190 Pts
Poor: 30%
This bench: 58.2%
Great: 60%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5470
Dell(1028 0413) 1GB
Driver: aticfx64.dll Ver. 15.201.1151.1008
Relative performance n/a - atypical extreme
Poor: 1% Great: 1%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 840 Evo 250GB-$95
207GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EXT0BB6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 200 210 213 221 220 218 MB/s
Performing below potential (3rd percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
58.6% Above average
Read 225
Write 214
Mixed 200
SusWrite 214
48% 213 MB/s
4K Read 20.3
4K Write 40.4
4K Mixed 29.9
90% 30.2 MB/s
DQ Read 174
DQ Write 180
DQ Mixed 157
124% 170 MB/s
Poor: 64%
This bench: 58.6%
Great: 118%
Seagate ST500LM012 HN-M500MBB 500GB
452GB free
Firmware: 0508
SusWrite @10s intervals: 21 20 23 24 23 24 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (5th percentile)
15.5% Very poor
Read 30.7
Write 20.9
Mixed 23.4
SusWrite 22.4
18% 24.4 MB/s
4K Read 0.5
4K Write 2.3
4K Mixed 0.8
152% 1.2 MB/s
Poor: 18%
This bench: 15.5%
Great: 59%
SanDisk Ultra 32GB
27GB free, PID null
SusWrite @10s intervals: 8.4 10 5.7 4.5 4.7 3.5 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (2nd percentile)
7.86% Terrible
Read 28.6
Write 12.8
Mixed 11.7
SusWrite 6.2
17% 14.8 MB/s
4K Read 3.5
4K Write 0.5
4K Mixed 0.9
61% 1.63 MB/s
Poor: 11%
This bench: 7.86%
Great: 36%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Corsair Vengeance SODIM DDR3 1600 C9 2x4GB
2 of 2 slots used
8GB SODIMM DDR3 1067 MHz
Performing below potential (17th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
40.8% Average
MC Read 16
MC Write 11.8
MC Mixed 13.4
39% 13.7 GB/s
SC Read 11.6
SC Write 9.6
SC Mixed 11
31% 10.7 GB/s
Latency 63
64% 63 ns
Poor: 24%
This bench: 40.8%
Great: 60%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Studio 1558 Builds (Compare 124 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 2%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 48%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 2%
Tree trunk

System: Dell Studio 1558

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 47% - Average Total price: $327
The Best.
CPUGPUSSD
Intel Core i5-13600K $273Nvidia RTX 4060 $300Crucial MX500 250GB $40
Intel Core i5-12400F $133Nvidia RTX 4060-Ti $385Samsung 850 Evo 120GB $80
Intel Core i5-12600K $177Nvidia RTX 4070 $539Samsung 860 Evo 250GB $52
HDDRAMUSB
Seagate Barracuda 1TB (2016) $39Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 3200 C16 2x8GB $45SanDisk Extreme 64GB $72
WD Blue 1TB (2012) $37Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 3000 C15 2x8GB $43SanDisk Extreme 32GB $28
Seagate Barracuda 2TB (2016) $51G.SKILL Trident Z DDR4 3200 C14 4x16GB $351SanDisk Ultra Fit 32GB $16
If you make a purchase via one of these links, our site may earn a commission
Today's hottest deals
About  •  User Guide  •  FAQs  •  Email  •  Privacy  •  Developer  •  YouTube Feedback