Dell Precision Tower 3420

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 (67th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 33 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
ProcessorWith a brilliant single core score, this CPU is the business: It demolishes everyday tasks such as web browsing, office apps and audio/video playback. Additionally this processor can handle light workstation, and even some light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 76.4%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Graphics1.51% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Memory32GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's far more than any current game requires. 32GB will also allow for large file and system caches, virtual machine hosting, software development, video editing and batch multimedia processing.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Sub-optimal background CPU (12%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemDell Precision Tower 3420
MotherboardDell Precision Tower 3420  (all builds)
Memory23.6 GB free of 32 GB @ 2.4 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit couleurs
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20220323
Uptime0.1 Days
Run DateSep 20 '22 at 09:43
Run Duration134 Seconds
Run User FRA-User
Background CPU 12%

 PC Performing above expectations (67th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-6700-$180
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.4 GHz, turbo 3.7 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (79th percentile)
76.4% Very good
Memory 81.9
1-Core 113
2-Core 224
78% 140 Pts
4-Core 382
8-Core 597
60% 490 Pts
64-Core 593
37% 593 Pts
Poor: 60%
This bench: 76.4%
Great: 80%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia NVS 315
Nvidia(10DE 102F) 1GB
CLim: 523 MHz, MLim: 437 MHz, Ram: 1GB, Driver: 392.67
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
1.51% Terrible
Lighting 1.7
Reflection 2.5
Parallax 0.5
1% 1.57 fps
MRender 2.3
Gravity 1.5
Splatting 2.5
2% 2.1 fps
Poor: 1%
This bench: 1.51%
Great: 1%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Toshiba MQ01ACF050 500GB-$150
255GB free (System drive)
Firmware: AV002D
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 84.6
Write 94
Mixed 45.7
55% 74.8 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 1.9
4K Mixed 0.8
153% 1.13 MB/s
Poor: 23% Great: 69%
StoreJet Transcend 3TB
1.5TB free, PID 7000
Operating at USB 3.0 Speed
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 49.5
Write 143
Mixed 133
159% 108 MB/s
4K Read 4.2
4K Write 4.9
4K Mixed 0.9
213% 3.33 MB/s
Poor: 14% Great: 75%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 16ATF2G64AZ-2G3B1 2x16GB
2 of 4 slots used
32GB DIMM DDR4 2400 MHz clocked @ 2133 MHz
Performing below potential (23rd percentile) - Ensure that the top XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
72.8% Very good
MC Read 26
MC Write 28.4
MC Mixed 22.7
73% 25.7 GB/s
SC Read 16.1
SC Write 29.6
SC Mixed 23.3
66% 23 GB/s
Latency 77.1
52% 77.1 ns
Poor: 65%
This bench: 72.8%
Great: 85%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Precision Tower 3420 Builds (Compare 817 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 11%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 69%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 11%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: Dell Precision Tower 3420

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 82% - Excellent Total price: $180
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