PC Status | Overall this PC is performing as expected (44th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 56 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. |
Processor | With 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 58.1%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average. |
Graphics | 1.18% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics) |
Boot Drive | 65.5% is a good SSD score. This drive enables fast boots, responsive applications and ensures minimum system IO wait times. |
Memory | 8GB 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 Version | Although 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. |
System | Dell Inspiron 5521 (all builds) |
Motherboard | Dell 0YMFG1 |
Memory | 5.3 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.6 GHz |
Display | 1366 x 768 - 32 Bit colors |
OS | Windows 7 |
BIOS Date | 20150731 |
Uptime | 0 Days |
Run Date | Oct 05 '18 at 14:42 |
Run Duration | 122 Seconds |
Run User | GRC-User |
Background CPU | 4% |
Actual performance vs. expectations. The graphs show user score (x) vs user score frequency (y).
Processor | Bench | Normal | Heavy | Server |
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Intel Core i7-3537U
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.5 GHz
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58.1%
Above average
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Graphics Card | Bench | 3D DX9 | 3D DX10 | 3D DX11 |
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Intel HD 4000 (Mobile 1.25 GHz)
Dell(1028 0597) 2GB
Driver: igdumd64.dll Ver. 9.17.10.2867
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1.18%
Terrible
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Drive | Bench | Sequential | Random 4k | Deep queue 4k |
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Ct500bx1 CT500BX10 500GB
237GB free (System drive)
Firmware: MU02
SusWrite @10s intervals: 283 255 333 340 282 282 MB/s
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65.5%
Good
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Memory Kit | Bench | Multi core | Single core | Latency |
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Samsung M471B5273EB0-CK0 2x4GB
2 of 2 slots used
8GB SODIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1600 MHz
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52.4%
Above average
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L1/L2/L3 CPU cache and main memory (DIMM) access latencies in nano seconds
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CPU | |
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Core i5-3337UIntelBench 47%, 33,616 samples | 258x |
Core i7-3537UIntelBench 52%, 17,065 samples | 174x |
Core i7-3517UIntelBench 51%, 8,454 samples | 98x |
GPU | |
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HD 4000 (Mobile 1.25 GHz)IntelBench 3%, 409,110 samples | 640x |
Radeon HD 8500M/8700MAMDBench 6%, 604 samples | 13x |
Radeon HD 8730MAMDBench 3%, 95 samples | 4x |
EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER | Value: 22% - Poor | Total price: $28 |