Dell XPS 15 9530

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 9%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 64%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 8%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (70th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 30 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. Additionally this processor can handle very light workstation, and even some very light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 68.9%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics3.89% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive83.3% is a very good SSD score. This drive is suitable for moderate workstation use, it will facilitate fast boots, responsive applications and ensure minimum IO wait times.
Memory16GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's more than sufficient for nearly all games. 16GB also allows for very large file and system caches, software development and batch photo editing/processing.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 8.1 is a recent version of Windows, it's worth upgrading to Windows 10 which has had several improvements made to the user interface including a better homescreen.
Very high background CPU (71%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
5 years ago, 5 years ago.
SystemDell XPS 15 9530  (all builds)
MotherboardDell XPS 15 9530
Memory13.1 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1200 - 32 Bit colors,
OSWindows 8.1
BIOS Date20180129
Uptime0.2 Days
Run DateJun 13 '18 at 18:09
Run Duration93 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 71%

 PC Performing above expectations (70th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-4702HQ
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2.2 GHz, turbo 2.9 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (86th percentile)
68.9% Good
Memory 83.1
1-Core 85.4
2-Core 183
68% 117 Pts
4-Core 296
8-Core 458
46% 377 Pts
64-Core 457
28% 457 Pts
Poor: 34%
This bench: 68.9%
Great: 72%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD 4600 (Mobile 1.15 GHz)
Dell(1028 05FE) 1GB
Driver: igdumdim64.dll Ver. 10.18.14.4414
Performing way above expectations (98th percentile)
3.89% Terrible
Lighting 3.9
Reflection 8.54
Parallax 6.62
3% 6.35 fps
MRender 9.05
Gravity 2.33
Splatting 7.65
5% 6.34 fps
Poor: 2%
This bench: 3.89%
Great: 3%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Pro 2TB-$320
1TB free (System drive)
Firmware: EXM04B6Q Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (8th percentile)
83.3% Excellent
Read 478
Write 460
Mixed 484
106% 474 MB/s
4K Read 24.3
4K Write 45.6
4K Mixed 27.5
96% 32.5 MB/s
DQ Read 109
DQ Write 174
DQ Mixed 70.3
73% 118 MB/s
Poor: 78%
This bench: 83.3%
Great: 130%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Hynix HMT41GS6AFR8A-PB 2x8GB
2 of 2 slots used
16GB SODIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1600 MHz
Performing way above expectations (90th percentile)
56.7% Above average
MC Read 21.5
MC Write 20.8
MC Mixed 16.6
56% 19.6 GB/s
SC Read 15.5
SC Write 17.7
SC Mixed 19.9
51% 17.7 GB/s
Latency 74.9
53% 74.9 ns
Poor: 31%
This bench: 56.7%
Great: 58%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical XPS 15 9530 Builds (Compare 1,328 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 30%
Sail boat
Desktop
Desktop 107%
UFO
Workstation
Workstation 31%
Sail boat

System: Dell XPS 15 9530

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