Dell Inspiron 5520

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 2%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 52%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 2%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall 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.
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 56.6%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics3.1% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot DriveThe boot partition is located on a mechanical or hybrid drive. Moving the system to an SSD will yield far faster boot times, better system responsiveness and faster application load times.
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 7 is still a viable option, it's now 14 years and 9 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.
Very high background CPU (42%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemDell Inspiron 5520  (all builds)
MotherboardDell 0XWH1P
Memory2.2 GB free of 6 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1366 x 768 - 32 Bit colors,
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20120517
Uptime0.4 Days
Run DateFeb 12 '22 at 15:09
Run Duration119 Seconds
Run User RUS-User
Background CPU 42%

 PC Performing as expected (55th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-3210M-$52
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.5 GHz
Performing way above expectations (97th percentile)
56.6% Above average
Memory 84.5
1-Core 71.4
2-Core 127
59% 94.4 Pts
4-Core 169
8-Core 168
23% 169 Pts
64-Core 185
12% 185 Pts
Poor: 31%
This bench: 56.6%
Great: 57%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD 4000 (Mobile 1.25 GHz)
Dell(1028 056A) 2GB
Driver: igdumdim64.dll Ver. 10.18.10.5059
Performing as expected (55th percentile)
3.1% Terrible
Lighting 3.8
Reflection 1.8
Parallax 0.7
3% 2.1 fps
MRender 4.3
Gravity 2.2
Splatting 4.6
3% 3.7 fps
Poor: 2%
This bench: 3.1%
Great: 4%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Seagate Momentus 5400.6 2.5" 500GB-$28
386GB free (System drive)
Firmware: DEM1
SusWrite @10s intervals: 17 32 27 16 24 28 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (15th percentile)
20.8% Poor
Read 48.3
Write 55.5
Mixed 34.5
SusWrite 24
30% 40.6 MB/s
4K Read 0.3
4K Write 0.7
4K Mixed 0.4
70% 0.47 MB/s
Poor: 9%
This bench: 20.8%
Great: 43%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Nanya NT4GC64B8HG0NS-DI NT2GC64B88G0NS-DI 6GB
1600, 1600 MHz
4096, 2048 MB
Performing as expected (52nd percentile)
43.7% Average
MC Read 14.9
MC Write 15.5
MC Mixed 14
42% 14.8 GB/s
SC Read 12.4
SC Write 14
SC Mixed 12.7
37% 13 GB/s
Latency 72.5
55% 72.5 ns
Poor: 33%
This bench: 43.7%
Great: 52%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Inspiron 5520 Builds (Compare 693 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 7%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 49%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 6%
Tree trunk

System: Dell Inspiron 5520

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 57% - Above average Total price: $80
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