Dell PowerEdge 2950

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU, SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way above expectations (98th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 2 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. This PC is likely operated by a technical master!
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 51.4%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
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 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.
Run History
SystemDell PowerEdge 2950
MotherboardDell PowerEdge 2950  (all builds)
Memory14.5 GB free of 16 GB @ 0.7 GHz
Display1280 x 1024 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 8.1
BIOS Date20101030
Uptime1 Days
Run DateAug 03 '20 at 14:40
Run Duration116 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU2%

 PC Performing way above expectations (98th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
1st CPU: Intel Xeon X5460
CPU1, 2 CPU, 8 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.15 GHz, turbo 3.15 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (95th percentile)
51.4% Above average
Memory 69.6
1-Core 45.1
2-Core 90.9
44% 68.5 Pts
4-Core 181
8-Core 361
32% 271 Pts
64-Core 359
22% 359 Pts
Poor: 42%
This bench: 51.4%
Great: 51%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Dell PERC 6/i 898GB
381GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 1.22
SusWrite @10s intervals: 295 291 287 287 290 279 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 49% Great: 127%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown HYMP151F72CP4N3-Y5 4x4GB
4 of 8 slots used
16GB FB-DIMM DDR2 FB-DIMM 667 MHz
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
18.5% Very poor
MC Read 6.1
MC Write 5.8
MC Mixed 6.2
17% 6.03 GB/s
SC Read 4
SC Write 3.5
SC Mixed 4.7
12% 4.07 GB/s
Latency 102
39% 102 ns
Poor: 12%
This bench: 18.5%
Great: 18%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical PowerEdge 2950 Builds (Compare 5 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 12%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 52%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 9%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: Dell PowerEdge 2950

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 10% - Very poor Total price: $500
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