PC Status | Overall this PC is performing as expected (55th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 45 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. |
Processor | With 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 46.6%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is below average. |
Graphics | 0.64% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics) |
Boot Drive | 41.6% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications. |
Memory | 8GB 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 Version | Although Windows 7 is still a viable option, it's now 14 years and 8 months old. This system should be upgraded to Windows 10 which is generally faster and has an improved set of core utilities including better versions of explorer and task manager. |
System | Dell XPS L501X (all builds) |
Motherboard | Dell |
Memory | 5.6 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.1 GHz |
Display | 1366 x 768 - 32 Bit colors |
OS | Windows 7 |
BIOS Date | 20110726 |
Uptime | 0 Days |
Run Date | Sep 27 '20 at 23:19 |
Run Duration | 117 Seconds |
Run User | GBR-User |
Background CPU | 4% |
Actual performance vs. expectations. The graphs show user score (x) vs user score frequency (y).
Processor | Bench | Normal | Heavy | Server |
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46.6%
Average
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Graphics Card | Bench | 3D DX9 | 3D DX10 | 3D DX11 |
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Intel HD Graphics (Arrandale 0.667/0.766 GHz)
Dell(1028 046E) 3.8GB
Driver: igdumd64.dll Ver. 8.15.10.2622
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0.64%
Terrible
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Drive | Bench | Sequential | Random 4k | Deep queue 4k |
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PNY CS900 240GB-$22
64GB free (System drive)
Firmware: CS900612
SusWrite @10s intervals: 208 165 130 74 101 57 MB/s
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41.6%
Average
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Memory Kit | Bench | Multi core | Single core | Latency |
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Crucial CT51264BF160B.C16F 2x4GB
2 of 2 slots used
8GB SODIMM DDR3 1067 MHz
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24.9%
Poor
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L1/L2/L3 CPU cache and main memory (DIMM) access latencies in nano seconds
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CPU | |
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Core i7 Q 740Intel $190Bench 54%, 13,278 samples | 63x |
Core i5 M 460Intel $130Bench 40%, 18,336 samples | 47x |
Core i5 M 480IntelBench 41%, 16,023 samples | 27x |
GPU | |
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HD Graphics (Arrandale 0.667/0.766 GHz)IntelBench 1%, 99,513 samples | 75x |
GeForce GT 435MNvidiaBench 3%, 627 samples | 63x |
GeForce GT 420MNvidiaBench 2%, 1,922 samples | 20x |
EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER | Value: 60% - Above average | Total price: $190 |