Acer TravelMate P255

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 3%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 48%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 2%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (66th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 34 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
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 52.4%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics2.96% 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 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
High background CPU (22%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU. CPU throttled at 99% by Windows. Ensure maximum processor state is set to 100% via Settings > System > Power & sleep > Additional power settings > Change plan settings > Change advanced power settings > Processor power management > Maximum processor state.
Run History
5 years ago, 5 years ago.
SystemAcer TravelMate P255  (all builds)
MotherboardAcer BA50_HW
Memory6.7 GB free of 12 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1366 x 768 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20130614
Uptime2.3 Days
Run DateJun 13 '18 at 22:59
Run Duration141 Seconds
Run User ZAF-User
Background CPU 22%
CPU Throttled 99%

 PC Performing above expectations (66th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-4200U-$281
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.3 GHz, turbo 2.3 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (86th percentile)
52.4% Above average
Memory 79.3
1-Core 59.6
2-Core 104
52% 81 Pts
4-Core 153
8-Core 144
20% 148 Pts
64-Core 153
10% 153 Pts
Poor: 20%
This bench: 52.4%
Great: 56%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD 4400 (Mobile 1.0/1.1 GHz)
Acer(1025 0775) 1GB
Driver: igdumdim64.dll Ver. 10.18.15.4248
Performing way above expectations (86th percentile)
2.96% Terrible
Lighting 3.17
Reflection 4.46
Parallax 4.91
3% 4.18 fps
MRender 5.05
Gravity 1.9
Splatting 6.04
4% 4.33 fps
Poor: 2%
This bench: 2.96%
Great: 3%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Seagate ST750LM022 HN-M750MBB 750GB
98GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 2BA30001 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing above expectations (74th percentile)
47.1% Average
Read 80.3
Write 84.1
Mixed 75.7
60% 80 MB/s
4K Read 0.29
4K Write 1.23
4K Mixed 0.17
54% 0.56 MB/s
Poor: 13%
This bench: 47.1%
Great: 57%
Mass Storage Device 500GB
40GB free, PID 6116
Operating at USB 2.0 Speed
Performing as expected (45th percentile)
15.1% Very poor
Read 39.3
Write 39.3
Mixed 5.72
33% 28.1 MB/s
4K Read 0.32
4K Write 0.26
4K Mixed 0.19
16% 0.26 MB/s
Poor: 5%
This bench: 15.1%
Great: 22%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown HMT41GS6BFR8A-PB Kingston ACR16D3LS1KBG/4G 12GB
1600, 1600 MHz
8192, 4096 MB
Performing as expected (40th percentile)
37.4% Below average
MC Read 13
MC Write 13.8
MC Mixed 11.8
37% 12.9 GB/s
SC Read 9.2
SC Write 10.5
SC Mixed 10.3
29% 10 GB/s
Latency 81.9
49% 81.9 ns
Poor: 29%
This bench: 37.4%
Great: 49%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical TravelMate P255 Builds (Compare 5 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 4%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 43%
Speed boat
Workstation
Workstation 4%
Tree trunk

System: Acer TravelMate P255

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 42% - Average Total price: $281
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