Dell Vostro 3550

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (33rd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 67 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 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 53.9%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Boot Drive59.3% 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 7 is still a viable option, it's now 14 years and 8 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.
Run History
6 years ago, 6 years ago.
SystemDell Vostro 3550  (all builds)
MotherboardDell
Memory4.1 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1366 x 768 - 32 Bit colors,
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20120322
Uptime0 Days
Run DateFeb 14 '18 at 16:32
Run Duration248 Seconds
Run User POL-User
Background CPU0%

 PC Performing below expectations (33rd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-2410M-$160
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.3 GHz
Performing above expectations (78th percentile)
53.9% Above average
Memory 80.2
1-Core 70.6
2-Core 117
56% 89.1 Pts
4-Core 163
8-Core 161
22% 162 Pts
64-Core 167
10% 167 Pts
Poor: 26%
This bench: 53.9%
Great: 58%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Crucial MX200 250GB-$134
103GB free (System drive)
Firmware: MU01 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (3rd percentile)
59.3% Above average
Read 460
Write 312
Mixed 187
70% 320 MB/s
4K Read 12.9
4K Write 26.7
4K Mixed 16.9
55% 18.8 MB/s
DQ Read 154
DQ Write 53.5
DQ Mixed 34.9
44% 80.6 MB/s
Poor: 69%
This bench: 59.3%
Great: 113%
SD Card 16GB
1GB free, PID null
Performing way below expectations (11th percentile)
4.08% Terrible
Read 17.6
Write 4.66
Mixed 6.36
10% 9.55 MB/s
4K Read 2.08
4K Write 0.005
4K Mixed 0.14
13% 0.74 MB/s
Poor: 4%
This bench: 4.08%
Great: 15%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown PSD34G13332S 80AD HMT351S6BFR8C-H9 8GB
1333, 1333 MHz
4096, 4096 MB
Performing as expected (41st percentile)
46.6% Average
MC Read 15.8
MC Write 17.4
MC Mixed 15.7
47% 16.3 GB/s
SC Read 12
SC Write 12.8
SC Mixed 13.8
37% 12.9 GB/s
Latency 80.2
50% 80.2 ns
Poor: 36%
This bench: 46.6%
Great: 50%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Vostro 3550 Builds (Compare 266 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 3550

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 51% - Above average Total price: $188
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