Dell Inspiron 3521

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (49th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 51 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 53.3%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics2.76% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Memory12GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's more than sufficient for nearly all games. 12GB also allows for very large file and system caches, software development and batch photo editing/processing.
OS VersionWindows 11 is the most recent version of Windows.
SystemDell Inspiron 3521  (all builds)
MotherboardDell 0XF308
Memory8.9 GB free of 12 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1366 x 768 - 32 Bit renk,
OSWindows 11
BIOS Date20130103
Uptime0 Days
Run DateDec 06 '22 at 18:32
Run Duration194 Seconds
Run User TUR-User
Background CPU5%

 PC Performing as expected (49th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-3337U
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 1.8 GHz, turbo 2.5 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (77th percentile)
53.3% Above average
Memory 83.5
1-Core 62.6
2-Core 106
54% 84.2 Pts
4-Core 137
8-Core 137
18% 137 Pts
64-Core 135
8% 135 Pts
Poor: 27%
This bench: 53.3%
Great: 58%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD 4000 (Mobile 1.25 GHz)
Dell(1028 0598) 2GB
Driver: igdumdim64.dll Ver. 10.18.10.4252
Performing as expected (55th percentile)
2.76% Terrible
Lighting 3.3
Reflection 6.4
Parallax 2.5
3% 4.07 fps
MRender 4.3
Gravity 2
Splatting 4.1
3% 3.47 fps
Poor: 2%
This bench: 2.76%
Great: 4%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
SSD 512GB 512GB
410GB free (System drive)
Firmware: V0303B0
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 446
Write 77.1
Mixed 376
66% 300 MB/s
4K Read 24.3
4K Write 55.8
4K Mixed 21.6
94% 33.9 MB/s
DQ Read 179
DQ Write 194
DQ Mixed 42.6
72% 139 MB/s
Poor: 38% Great: 211%
Seagate Momentus Thin 5400.9 2.5" 500GB-$21
1.5TB free
Firmware: 0001SDM1
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 81.1
Write 88.5
Mixed 51.8
55% 73.8 MB/s
4K Read 0.5
4K Write 0.6
4K Mixed 0.6
99% 0.57 MB/s
Poor: 11% Great: 61%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Hynix HMT41GS6AFR8A-PB HMT351S6EFR8C-PB 12GB
1600, 1600 MHz
8192, 4096 MB
Performing below potential (16th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
32.8% Below average
MC Read 11.7
MC Write 10.1
MC Mixed 10
30% 10.6 GB/s
SC Read 10.3
SC Write 9.9
SC Mixed 10.5
29% 10.2 GB/s
Latency 74.3
54% 74.3 ns
Poor: 28%
This bench: 32.8%
Great: 56%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Inspiron 3521 Builds (Compare 1,938 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 2%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 43%
Speed boat
Workstation
Workstation 2%
Tree trunk

System: Dell Inspiron 3521

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 21% - Poor Total price: $28
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