| PC Status | Overall this PC is performing below expectations (31st percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 69 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 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 54.1%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average. |
| Graphics | 2.39% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics) |
| Boot Drive | 49.9% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications. |
| Memory | 6GB 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 Version | Although Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option. |
Sub-optimal background CPU (14%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU. CPU throttled at 79% 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 Inspiron 5521 (all builds) |
| Motherboard | Dell 0HK2KG |
| Memory | 1.6 GB free of 6 GB @ 1.6 GHz |
| Display | 1366 x 768 - 32 Bit colors, , |
| OS | Windows 10 |
| BIOS Date | 20180524 |
| Uptime | 0 Days |
| Run Date | Sep 24 '22 at 09:44 |
| Run Duration | 134 Seconds |
| Run User | USA-User |
| Background CPU | 14% |
| CPU Throttled | 79% |
PC Performing below expectations (31st percentile)
Actual performance vs. expectations. The graphs show user score (x) vs user score frequency (y).
| Processor | Bench | Normal | Heavy | Server |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Intel Core i7-3517U
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 2.75 GHz (avg)
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54.1%
Above average
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56% 88.3 Pts
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21% 156 Pts
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9% 151 Pts
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| Graphics Card | Bench | 3D DX9 | 3D DX10 | 3D DX11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Intel HD 4000 (Mobile 1.25 GHz)
Dell(1028 05B8) 2GB
Driver: igdumdim64.dll Ver. 10.18.10.5161
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2.39%
Terrible
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2% 4.5 fps
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3% 3.17 fps
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| Drives | Bench | Sequential | Random 4k | Deep queue 4k |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Samsung 850 Evo 250GB-$100
119GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EMT02B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 248 198 185 192 198 191 MB/s
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49.9%
Average
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51% 224 MB/s
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59% 19.7 MB/s
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178% 252 MB/s
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WD Blue 2.5" 1TB (2011)-$75
402GB free
Firmware: 01.01A01
SusWrite @10s intervals: 85 89 90 89 89 90 MB/s
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45.6%
Average
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55% 74.5 MB/s
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128% 0.97 MB/s
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| Memory Kit | Bench | Multi core | Single core | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Hynix HMT325S6CFR8C-PB Kingston KFYHV1-HYC 6GB
1600, 1600 MHz
2048, 4096 MB
Performing below potential (34th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP |
37.8%
Below average
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36% 12.8 GB/s
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31% 10.9 GB/s
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52% 77.2 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 Inspiron 5521
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| Core i5-3337UIntelBench 47%, 33,616 samples | 258x |
| Core i7-3537UIntelBench 52%, 17,065 samples | 173x |
| Core i7-3517UIntelBench 51%, 8,454 samples | 98x |
| GPU |
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| HD 4000 (Mobile 1.25 GHz)IntelBench 3%, 409,110 samples | 639x |
| Radeon HD 8500M/8700MAMDBench 6%, 604 samples | 13x |
| Radeon HD 8730MAMDBench 3%, 95 samples | 4x |
| EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER | Value: 21% - Poor | Total price: $28 |