Dell System XPS 15Z

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 7%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 62%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 6%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (65th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 35 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
ProcessorWith a good single core score, this CPU can easily handle the majority of general computing tasks. Despite its good single core score this processor isn't appropriate for workstation use due to its relatively weak multi-core performance. Finally, with a gaming score of 62.5%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics2.83% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive64.4% is a good SSD score. This drive enables fast boots, responsive applications and ensures minimum system IO wait times.
Memory8GB 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 VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Sub-optimal background CPU (11%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
6 years ago, 6 years ago.
SystemDell System XPS 15Z  (all builds)
MotherboardDell 00WW5M
Memory5.3 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.3 GHz
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20120628
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJun 25 '17 at 09:14
Run Duration89 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 11%

 PC Performing above expectations (65th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-2640M
CPU, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.8 GHz, turbo 3.3 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (97th percentile)
62.5% Good
Memory 88.7
1-Core 88.2
2-Core 146
66% 108 Pts
4-Core 213
8-Core 214
28% 213 Pts
64-Core 213
13% 213 Pts
Poor: 28%
This bench: 62.5%
Great: 63%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GeForce GT 525M
Dell(1028 0446) 2GB
Driver: nvldumdx.dll Ver. 22.21.13.8253
Performing above expectations (82nd percentile)
2.83% Terrible
Lighting 3.33
Reflection 4
Parallax 2.06
3% 3.13 fps
MRender 5.33
Gravity 3.73
Splatting 2.65
3% 3.91 fps
Poor: 2%
This bench: 2.83%
Great: 3%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Crucial MX300 1TB-$90
788GB free (System drive)
Firmware: M0CR040 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (4th percentile)
64.4% Good
Read 465
Write 325
Mixed 253
77% 348 MB/s
4K Read 15.4
4K Write 36.5
4K Mixed 20.8
69% 24.2 MB/s
DQ Read 157
DQ Write 36.5
DQ Mixed 51.4
50% 81.8 MB/s
Poor: 68%
This bench: 64.4%
Great: 105%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Hynix HMT351S6CFR8C-H9 2x4GB
2 of 2 slots used
8GB SODIMM DDR3 1333 MHz
Performing above expectations (75th percentile)
48.9% Average
MC Read 17.2
MC Write 17.5
MC Mixed 15.7
48% 16.8 GB/s
SC Read 11.5
SC Write 15.8
SC Mixed 15
40% 14.1 GB/s
Latency 68.8
58% 68.8 ns
Poor: 22%
This bench: 48.9%
Great: 51%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical System XPS 15Z Builds (Compare 116 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 6%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 53%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 6%
Tree trunk

System: Dell System XPS 15Z

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