Dell Vostro 2521

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 6%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 46%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 5%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (34th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 66 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.
ProcessorWith an average single core score, this CPU can handle browsing the web, email, video playback and the majority of general computing tasks including light gaming when coupled with an appropriate GPU. Finally, with a gaming score of 44.9%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is below average.
Graphics3.02% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive49.6% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
Memory8GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's sufficient for the vast majority of games. 8GB is also enough for moderate file and system caches which result in a very responsive system.
OS VersionAlthough 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.
Run History
13 months ago, 13 months ago.
SystemDell Vostro 2521  (all builds)
MotherboardDell 0840F3
Memory4 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1366 x 768 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20130103
Uptime0.6 Days
Run DateApr 29 '23 at 09:48
Run Duration117 Seconds
Run User ISR-User
Background CPU 14%

 PC Performing below expectations (34th 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 below expectations (33rd percentile)
44.9% Average
Memory 66.8
1-Core 57.6
2-Core 107
48% 77.2 Pts
4-Core 135
8-Core 139
18% 137 Pts
64-Core 140
9% 140 Pts
Poor: 27%
This bench: 44.9%
Great: 58%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD 4000 (Mobile 1.25 GHz)
Dell(1028 0597) 2GB
Driver: igdumdim64.dll Ver. 10.18.10.4358
Performing as expected (55th percentile)
3.02% Terrible
Lighting 3.7
Reflection 1.8
Parallax 2.7
3% 2.73 fps
MRender 4.3
Gravity 2.2
Splatting 4.4
3% 3.63 fps
Poor: 2%
This bench: 3.02%
Great: 4%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kingston A400 240GB-$28
159GB free (System drive)
Firmware: R0105A
SusWrite @10s intervals: 243 251 73 58 36 26 MB/s
Performing below expectations (27th percentile)
49.6% Average
Read 459
Write 400
Mixed 394
SusWrite 114
76% 342 MB/s
4K Read 27.9
4K Write 52.3
4K Mixed 1.2
72% 27.1 MB/s
DQ Read 210
DQ Write 19.7
DQ Mixed 0.8
30% 76.9 MB/s
Poor: 33%
This bench: 49.6%
Great: 100%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Samsung M471B5273DH0-CH9 M471B5273EB0-CK0 8GB
1333, 1600 MHz
4096, 4096 MB
Performing below potential (20th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
42.5% Average
MC Read 15.2
MC Write 15.7
MC Mixed 14.4
43% 15.1 GB/s
SC Read 11.9
SC Write 11.8
SC Mixed 12.2
34% 12 GB/s
Latency 109
37% 109 ns
Poor: 24%
This bench: 42.5%
Great: 51%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Vostro 2521 Builds (Compare 45 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 2%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 47%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 2%
Tree trunk

System: Dell Vostro 2521

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 32% - Below average Total price: $38
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