Dell Inspiron 518

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (61st percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 39 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 50.6%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics1.72% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Memory6GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's sufficient for the vast majority of games. 6GB 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.
Run History
3 years ago, 3 years ago.
SystemDell Inspiron 518  (all builds)
MotherboardDell 0K068D
Memory3.4 GB free of 6 GB @ 0.8 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colores
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20081212
Uptime0.1 Days
Run DateDec 01 '20 at 17:18
Run Duration268 Seconds
Run User MEX-User
Background CPU9%

 PC Performing above expectations (61st percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core2 Quad Q8400-$150
Socket 775, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.65 GHz, turbo 2.5 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (89th percentile)
50.6% Above average
Memory 75.5
1-Core 38
2-Core 76.3
42% 63.3 Pts
4-Core 152
8-Core 152
20% 152 Pts
64-Core 153
10% 153 Pts
Poor: 31%
This bench: 50.6%
Great: 52%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GeForce GT 610
EVGA(3842 3619) 2GB
CLim: 830 MHz, MLim: 250 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 391.35
Performing as expected (55th percentile)
1.72% Terrible
Lighting 2.1
Reflection 2.8
Parallax 0.9
2% 1.93 fps
MRender 2.2
Gravity 2.3
Splatting 1.9
2% 2.13 fps
Poor: 2%
This bench: 1.72%
Great: 2%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
WD WD10EAVS-00D7B1 1TB
782GB free
Firmware: 01.01A01
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 32.2
Write 3.7
Mixed 12.5
12% 16.1 MB/s
4K Read 0.5
4K Write 2.2
4K Mixed 0.8
150% 1.17 MB/s
Poor: 26% Great: 51%
Samsung HD642JJ 640GB-$70
567GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 1AA01113
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 98.3
Write 99
Mixed 58.3
63% 85.2 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 2.2
4K Mixed 1
181% 1.3 MB/s
Poor: 31% Great: 63%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 3x2GB
3 of 4 slots used
6GB DIMM DDR2
Performing below potential (39th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
20.8% Poor
MC Read 6.9
MC Write 6.5
MC Mixed 5.8
18% 6.4 GB/s
SC Read 6.2
SC Write 6.6
SC Mixed 6.2
18% 6.33 GB/s
Latency 89.3
45% 89.3 ns
Poor: 13%
This bench: 20.8%
Great: 52%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Inspiron 518 Builds (Compare 27 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 5%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 40%
Speed boat
Workstation
Workstation 4%
Tree trunk

System: Dell Inspiron 518

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 55% - Above average Total price: $100
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