Dell Inspiron 3420

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 8%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 58%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 8%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (81st percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 19 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 56.3%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics3.7% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive101% 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.
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 10 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 Inspiron 3420  (all builds)
MotherboardDell 0VRTT1
Memory6.1 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1366 x 768 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20131104
Uptime0 Days
Run DateApr 04 '16 at 14:16
Run Duration118 Seconds
Run User VNM-User
Background CPU 14%

 PC Performing above expectations (81st percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-3210M-$52
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.5 GHz
Performing way above expectations (95th percentile)
56.3% Above average
Memory 79.6
1-Core 81.7
2-Core 129
60% 96.9 Pts
4-Core 193
8-Core 194
26% 194 Pts
64-Core 196
12% 196 Pts
Poor: 31%
This bench: 56.3%
Great: 57%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD 4000 (Mobile 1.25 GHz)
Dell(1028 0553) 2GB
Driver: igdumdim64.dll Ver. 10.18.10.4358
Performing way above expectations (98th percentile)
3.7% Terrible
Lighting 4.1
Reflection 5.38
Parallax 2.78
3% 4.09 fps
MRender 5.14
Gravity 2.27
Splatting 7.74
4% 5.05 fps
Poor: 2%
This bench: 3.7%
Great: 4%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Txrui S3120m 120G 120GB
55GB free (System drive)
Firmware: O101 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
101% Outstanding
Read 509
Write 344
Mixed 410
93% 421 MB/s
4K Read 35.3
4K Write 59.5
4K Mixed 45.2
143% 46.7 MB/s
DQ Read 350
DQ Write 297
DQ Mixed 95.3
134% 247 MB/s
Poor: 42%
This bench: 101%
Great: 101%
Seagate Momentus Thin 5400.9 2.5" 500GB-$21
304GB free
Firmware: 0001 Max speed: SATA 2.0 300 MB/s
Performing below expectations (29th percentile)
34.3% Below average
Read 63.9
Write 55.5
Mixed 75.1
49% 64.9 MB/s
4K Read 0.27
4K Write 0.74
4K Mixed 0.19
46% 0.4 MB/s
Poor: 11%
This bench: 34.3%
Great: 61%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Hynix HMT351S6CFR8C-PB 2x4GB
2 of 2 slots used
8GB SODIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1600 MHz
Performing above expectations (83rd percentile)
55.8% Above average
MC Read 20.9
MC Write 20.4
MC Mixed 18.3
57% 19.9 GB/s
SC Read 15.2
SC Write 15.2
SC Mixed 15.9
44% 15.4 GB/s
Latency 81.2
49% 81.2 ns
Poor: 24%
This bench: 55.8%
Great: 58%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Inspiron 3420 Builds (Compare 99 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 2%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 48%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 2%
Tree trunk

System: Dell Inspiron 3420

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 76% - Very good Total price: $52
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