Dell Precision M6400

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 28%
Raft
Desktop
Desktop 59%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 21%
Surfboard
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (27th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 73 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 an average single core score, this CPU can handle browsing the web, email, video playback and the majority of general computing tasks including light gaming when coupled with an appropriate GPU. Finally, with a gaming score of 50.7%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics53.3% is a reasonable 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle the majority of recent games but it will struggle with resolutions greater than 1080p at ultra detail levels. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive59.1% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
Memory12GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's more than sufficient for nearly all games. 12GB 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 M6400  (all builds)
MotherboardDell 0D138P
Memory6.9 GB free of 12 GB @ 1.1 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20090630
Uptime0.4 Days
Run DateMay 23 '20 at 22:52
Run Duration130 Seconds
Run User UKR-User
Background CPU6%
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 PC Performing below expectations (27th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core2 Extreme Q9300-$172
Microprocessor, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.55 GHz, turbo 2.5 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (91st percentile)
50.7% Above average
Memory 77.4
1-Core 38.2
2-Core 74.9
43% 63.5 Pts
4-Core 143
8-Core 142
19% 142 Pts
64-Core 140
9% 140 Pts
Poor: 32%
This bench: 50.7%
Great: 52%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1060-6GB-$117
CLim: 1961 MHz, MLim: 2002 MHz, Ram: 6GB, Driver: 372.70
Performing below potential (21st percentile) - GPU OC Guide
53.3% Above average
Lighting 64.6
Reflection 68.2
Parallax 63
53% 65.2 fps
MRender 65.6
Gravity 67.3
Splatting 67.1
55% 66.7 fps
Poor: 51%
This bench: 53.3%
Great: 60%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 860 Evo 250GB-$52
117GB free (System drive)
Firmware: RVT04B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 215 220 223 229 229 229 MB/s
Performing below potential (1st percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
59.1% Above average
Read 239
Write 229
Mixed 229
SusWrite 224
52% 230 MB/s
4K Read 23.9
4K Write 33.1
4K Mixed 27.2
89% 28.1 MB/s
DQ Read 184
DQ Write 180
DQ Mixed 185
138% 183 MB/s
Poor: 75%
This bench: 59.1%
Great: 128%
HGST Travelstar 5K1000 2.5" 1TB
117GB free
Firmware: JA0OA590
SusWrite @10s intervals: 52 52 53 53 53 53 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (17th percentile)
30.5% Below average
Read 53.5
Write 53
Mixed 23.3
SusWrite 52.7
33% 45.6 MB/s
4K Read 0.5
4K Write 1.3
4K Mixed 0.5
100% 0.77 MB/s
Poor: 20%
This bench: 30.5%
Great: 57%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 12GB
null MHz
2048, 4096, 2048, 4096 MB
Performing below potential (5th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
19.4% Very poor
MC Read 6.9
MC Write 5.3
MC Mixed 5.5
17% 5.9 GB/s
SC Read 5.7
SC Write 5
SC Mixed 5.6
16% 5.43 GB/s
Latency 85.6
47% 85.6 ns
Poor: 20%
This bench: 19.4%
Great: 50%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Precision M6400 Builds (Compare 61 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 5%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 43%
Speed boat
Workstation
Workstation 4%
Tree trunk

System: Dell Precision M6400

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 28% - Poor Total price: $365
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