| PC Status | Overall this PC is performing way below expectations (19th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 81 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. Use the charts in the benchmark sections of this report to identify problem areas. |
| Processor | With an extremely low single core score, this CPU can barely handle email and light web browsing. Finally, with a gaming score of 18.3%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is terrible. |
| Graphics | 1.19% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics) |
| Boot Drive | 15.5% is an extremely low SSD score, this system will benefit from a faster SSD. |
| Memory | 4GB 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 Version | Although Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option. |
Very high background CPU (100%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU. CPU throttled at 39% 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.
| System | Dell XPS M1530 (all builds) |
| Motherboard | Dell 0XR148 |
| Memory | 1.2 GB free of 4 GB @ 0.7 GHz |
| Display | 1280 x 800 - 32 Bit colors |
| OS | Windows 10 |
| BIOS Date | 20081119 |
| Uptime | 0 Days |
| Run Date | Sep 16 '21 at 13:26 |
| Run Duration | 208 Seconds |
| Run User | GBR-User |
| Background CPU | 100% |
| CPU Throttled | 39% |
PC Performing way below expectations (19th percentile)
Actual performance vs. expectations. The graphs show user score (x) vs user score frequency (y).
| Processor | Bench | Normal | Heavy | Server |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Intel Core2 Duo T7250-$97
Microprocessor, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2 GHz, turbo 0.8 GHz (avg)
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18.3%
Very poor
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15% 19.5 Pts
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2% 15.6 Pts
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1% 17 Pts
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| Graphics Card | Bench | 3D DX9 | 3D DX10 | 3D DX11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Nvidia GeForce 8600M GT
Dell(1028 022E) 256MB
Ram: 256MB, Driver: 342.01
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1.19%
Terrible
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1% 1.43 fps
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1% 1.5 fps
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| Drive | Bench | Sequential | Random 4k | Deep queue 4k |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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PNY CS900 240GB-$22
195GB free (System drive)
Firmware: CS900BB3
SusWrite @10s intervals: 96 70 75 30 13 45 MB/s
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15.5%
Very poor
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24% 108 MB/s
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20% 5.07 MB/s
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| Memory Kit | Bench | Multi core | Single core | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Unknown 2x2GB
2 of 2 slots used
4GB DIMM DDR
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6.08%
Terrible
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6% 2 GB/s
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2% 0.6 GB/s
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17% 232 ns
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System Memory Latency Ladder
L1/L2/L3 CPU cache and main memory (DIMM) access latencies in nano seconds
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System: Dell XPS M1530
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| Core2 Duo T8100Intel $78Bench 35%, 2,639 samples | 5x |
| Core2 Duo T8300Intel $27Bench 37%, 2,604 samples | 4x |
| Core2 Duo T7500Intel $90Bench 35%, 4,281 samples | 4x |
| GPU |
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| GeForce 8600M GTNvidiaBench 1%, 2,041 samples | 20x |
| GeForce 8400M GSNvidiaBench 1%, 2,357 samples | 4x |
| EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER | Value: 29% - Poor | Total price: $158 |