Dell Inspiron 3442

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU, SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (73rd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 27 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 53.6%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
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.
Memory4GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and although it's sufficient for most games, some will benefit from up to 8GB of RAM. 4GB is also enough for modest file and system caches which allow for a responsive system.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Sub-optimal background CPU (18%). 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.
SystemDell Inspiron 3442  (all builds)
MotherboardDell 0HVCH1
Memory1.6 GB free of 4 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1366 x 768 - 32 Bit colors,
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20140527
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJan 08 '19 at 00:13
Run Duration142 Seconds
Run User AUS-User
Background CPU 18%
CPU Throttled 99%

 PC Performing above expectations (73rd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-4210U
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 1.7 GHz, turbo 2.4 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (98th percentile)
53.6% Above average
Memory 79.3
1-Core 67.3
2-Core 107
54% 84.6 Pts
4-Core 160
8-Core 187
22% 173 Pts
64-Core 182
11% 182 Pts
Poor: 20%
This bench: 53.6%
Great: 53%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD 4400 (Mobile 1.0/1.1 GHz)
Dell(1028 0652) 1GB
Driver: igdumdim64.dll Ver. 20.19.15.4531
Relative performance n/a - benchmarks incomplete
Lighting 3.9
10% 3.9 fps
Poor: 2% Great: 3%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
WD Blue 2.5" 500GB-$23
425GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 01.01A01
SusWrite @10s intervals: 50 60 61 65 53 45 MB/s
Performing as expected (46th percentile)
42.4% Average
Read 91.7
Write 74.8
Mixed 46.3
SusWrite 55.9
49% 67.2 MB/s
4K Read 0.4
4K Write 1.4
4K Mixed 0.5
98% 0.77 MB/s
Poor: 17%
This bench: 42.4%
Great: 61%
Seagate BUP Slim RD 750GB
664GB free, PID ab21
Operating at USB 3.0 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 100 99 100 100 100 100 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
42.1% Average
Read 99.5
Write 97.2
Mixed 46
SusWrite 99.8
114% 85.6 MB/s
4K Read 0.5
4K Write 1.9
4K Mixed 0.7
90% 1.03 MB/s
Poor: 15%
This bench: 42.1%
Great: 42%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Hynix HMT451S6AFR8A-PB 1x4GB
1 of 1 slots used
4GB SODIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1600 MHz
Performing above expectations (76th percentile)
29.9% Poor
MC Read 10.3
MC Write 9.6
MC Mixed 8.6
27% 9.5 GB/s
SC Read 9.9
SC Write 10.2
SC Mixed 10
29% 10 GB/s
Latency 81.8
49% 81.8 ns
Poor: 12%
This bench: 29.9%
Great: 32%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Inspiron 3442 Builds (Compare 491 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 2%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 39%
Jet ski
Workstation
Workstation 2%
Tree trunk

System: Dell Inspiron 3442

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 21% - Poor Total price: $28
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