Dell Precision WorkStation T3500

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 2%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 56%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 2%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (52nd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 48 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 69%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics0.62% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot DriveThe boot partition is located on a mechanical or hybrid drive. Moving the system to an SSD will yield far faster boot times, better system responsiveness and faster application load times.
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 VersionAlthough Windows 7 is still a viable option, it's now 14 years and 9 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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (14%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemDell Precision WorkStation T3500  (all builds)
MotherboardDell 09KPNV
Memory8.2 GB free of 12 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1280 x 1024 - 32 Bit colors, 1280 x 1024 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20130528
Uptime0 Days
Run DateFeb 27 '18 at 14:14
Run Duration105 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 14%

 PC Performing as expected (52nd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Xeon W3530-$290
CPU, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.8 GHz
Performing way above expectations (90th percentile)
69% Good
Memory 88.3
1-Core 74.8
2-Core 145
63% 103 Pts
4-Core 288
8-Core 293
39% 291 Pts
64-Core 293
18% 293 Pts
Poor: 56%
This bench: 69%
Great: 71%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
ATI FirePro 2260
AMD(1002 2143) 256MB
Driver: aticfx64.dll Ver. 8.911.3.4000
Performing as expected (51st percentile)
0.62% Terrible
Lighting 0.7
Reflection 1.58
Parallax 0.41
1% 0.89 fps
MRender 1
Gravity 0.27
Splatting 1.26
1% 0.84 fps
Poor: 1%
This bench: 0.62%
Great: 1%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
WD Blue 500GB (2010)-$24
272GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 19.0 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (17th percentile)
40.2% Average
Read 70.1
Write 69.8
Mixed 70.8
53% 70.2 MB/s
4K Read 0.59
4K Write 1.16
4K Mixed 0.33
82% 0.69 MB/s
Poor: 24%
This bench: 40.2%
Great: 69%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 6x2GB
6 of 6 slots used
12GB DIMM DDR3
Performing as expected (48th percentile)
43.4% Average
MC Read 16
MC Write 12.5
MC Mixed 17.1
43% 15.2 GB/s
SC Read 9.5
SC Write 9.8
SC Mixed 11
29% 10.1 GB/s
Latency 69.2
58% 69.2 ns
Poor: 37%
This bench: 43.4%
Great: 59%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Precision WorkStation T3500 Builds (Compare 3,402 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 23%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 71%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 18%
Surfboard

System: Dell Precision WorkStation T3500

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 69% - Good Total price: $377
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