Dell Inspiron 5537

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 5%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 50%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 4%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (76th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 24 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
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 52.6%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics3.4% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot DriveThe boot partition is located on a mechanical or hybrid drive. Moving the system to an SSD will yield far faster boot times, better system responsiveness and faster application load times.
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 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Very high background CPU (79%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU. CPU throttled at 69% by Windows. Ensure maximum processor state is set to 100% via Settings > System > Power & sleep > Additional power settings > Change plan settings > Change advanced power settings > Processor power management > Maximum processor state.
Run History
3 years ago, 3 years ago.
SystemDell Inspiron 5537  (all builds)
MotherboardDell 0845MX
Memory11.8 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1366 x 768 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20140430
Uptime4 Days
Run DateSep 21 '20 at 22:45
Run Duration109 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 79%
CPU Throttled 69%

 PC Performing above expectations (76th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-4200U-$281
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.3 GHz, turbo 2.3 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (90th percentile)
52.6% Above average
Memory 74.5
1-Core 76
2-Core 126
56% 92.2 Pts
4-Core 180
8-Core 180
24% 180 Pts
64-Core 181
11% 181 Pts
Poor: 20%
This bench: 52.6%
Great: 56%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD 4400 (Mobile 1.0/1.1 GHz)
Dell(1028 05E9) 1GB
Driver: igdumdim64.dll Ver. 20.19.15.4531
Performing way above expectations (86th percentile)
3.4% Terrible
Lighting 3.43
Reflection 5.73
Parallax 5.84
3% 5 fps
MRender 7.29
Gravity 2.03
Splatting 7
5% 5.44 fps
Poor: 2%
This bench: 3.4%
Great: 3%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Seagate Momentus Thin 5400.9 2.5" 500GB-$21
285GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 0002SDM1
SusWrite @10s intervals: 54 41 47 70 72 87 MB/s
Performing as expected (50th percentile)
43.3% Average
Read 89
Write 91.7
Mixed 52
SusWrite 61.8
54% 73.6 MB/s
4K Read 0.5
4K Write 0.8
4K Mixed 0.7
113% 0.67 MB/s
Poor: 11%
This bench: 43.3%
Great: 61%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Crucial CT102464BF160B.M16 2x8GB
2 of 2 slots used
16GB SODIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1600 MHz
Performing above expectations (79th percentile)
56% Above average
MC Read 19.5
MC Write 22.7
MC Mixed 17.8
57% 20 GB/s
SC Read 14.9
SC Write 13.8
SC Mixed 19.7
46% 16.1 GB/s
Latency 91.3
44% 91.3 ns
Poor: 25%
This bench: 56%
Great: 60%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Inspiron 5537 Builds (Compare 1,100 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 6%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 50%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 6%
Tree trunk

System: Dell Inspiron 5537

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 44% - Average Total price: $421
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