Dell Inspiron 3542

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 2%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 51%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 2%
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 52.7%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics2.4% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive90.7% is a very good SSD score. This drive is suitable for moderate workstation use, it will facilitate fast boots, responsive applications and ensure minimum IO wait times.
Memory4GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and although it's sufficient for most games, some will benefit from up to 8GB of RAM. 4GB is also enough for modest file and system caches which allow for a responsive system.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
SystemDell Inspiron 3542  (all builds)
MotherboardDell 0DXYP6
Memory1.7 GB free of 4 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1366 x 768 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20200902
Uptime0.1 Days
Run DateMar 05 '21 at 18:33
Run Duration115 Seconds
Run User HUN-User
Background CPU7%

 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 i3-4030U
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 1.9 GHz, turbo 1.9 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (89th percentile)
52.7% Above average
Memory 83.8
1-Core 55.4
2-Core 83.5
50% 74.2 Pts
4-Core 128
8-Core 133
17% 131 Pts
64-Core 124
8% 124 Pts
Poor: 23%
This bench: 52.7%
Great: 54%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD 4400 (Mobile 1.0/1.1 GHz)
Dell(1028 0651) 1GB
Driver: igdumdim64.dll Ver. 20.19.15.4531
Performing below expectations (38th percentile)
2.4% Terrible
Lighting 3.1
Reflection 1.7
Parallax 5.7
2% 3.5 fps
MRender 1.6
Gravity 2
Splatting 3.8
2% 2.47 fps
Poor: 2%
This bench: 2.4%
Great: 3%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Patriot P210 128GB
95GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 0200Sc10
SusWrite @10s intervals: 333 367 367 365 164 169 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (99th percentile)
90.7% Outstanding
Read 477
Write 397
Mixed 338
SusWrite 294
84% 377 MB/s
4K Read 34
4K Write 69
4K Mixed 33.9
132% 45.6 MB/s
DQ Read 281
DQ Write 329
DQ Mixed 210
184% 273 MB/s
Poor: 37%
This bench: 90.7%
Great: 85%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Hynix HMT451S6AFR8A-PB 1x4GB
1 of 1 slots used
4GB SODIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1600 MHz
Performing above expectations (76th percentile)
30% Below average
MC Read 9.7
MC Write 10.5
MC Mixed 8.6
27% 9.6 GB/s
SC Read 9.9
SC Write 8
SC Mixed 9.3
26% 9.07 GB/s
Latency 73.8
54% 73.8 ns
Poor: 12%
This bench: 30%
Great: 32%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Inspiron 3542 Builds (Compare 2,427 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 2%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 39%
Jet ski
Workstation
Workstation 2%
Tree trunk

System: Dell Inspiron 3542

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 21% - Poor Total price: $28
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