Dell Vostro 260

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (22nd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 78 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. Use the charts in the benchmark sections of this report to identify problem areas.
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 47.6%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is below average.
Boot Drive23% is an extremely low SSD score, this system will benefit from a faster SSD.
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 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Sub-optimal background CPU (13%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemDell Vostro 260  (all builds)
MotherboardDell 0GDG8Y
Memory4 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1600 x 900 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20130222
Uptime1 Days
Run DateJun 01 '18 at 16:18
Run Duration202 Seconds
Run User IRL-User
Background CPU 13%

 PC Performing below expectations (22nd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i3-2120T-$60
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.6 GHz, turbo 2.6 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (17th percentile)
47.6% Average
Memory 67.2
1-Core 63.5
2-Core 95.5
48% 75.4 Pts
4-Core 168
8-Core 149
22% 158 Pts
64-Core 151
9% 151 Pts
Poor: 44%
This bench: 47.6%
Great: 59%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 470 Series SSD 64GB
13GB free (System drive)
Firmware: AXM09B1Q Max speed: SATA 2.0 300 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (10th percentile)
23% Poor
Read 176
Write 124
Mixed 54.4
26% 118 MB/s
4K Read 9.79
4K Write 20.5
4K Mixed 1.27
27% 10.5 MB/s
DQ Read 13.6
DQ Write 28.2
DQ Mixed 5.6
9% 15.8 MB/s
Poor: 20%
This bench: 23%
Great: 43%
WD Blue 1TB (2012)-$35
475GB free
Firmware: 01.01A01 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing as expected (41st percentile)
79.7% Very good
Read 139
Write 139
Mixed 122
100% 133 MB/s
4K Read 0.68
4K Write 2.57
4K Mixed 0.29
108% 1.18 MB/s
Poor: 52%
This bench: 79.7%
Great: 109%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston 9905403-038.A00LF 2x4GB
2 of 2 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 1333 MHz
Performing below expectations (20th percentile)
43.7% Average
MC Read 16.1
MC Write 16.6
MC Mixed 15.4
46% 16 GB/s
SC Read 8.5
SC Write 10.3
SC Mixed 11.3
29% 10 GB/s
Latency 108
37% 108 ns
Poor: 28%
This bench: 43.7%
Great: 54%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Vostro 260 Builds (Compare 450 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 3%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 56%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 3%
Tree trunk

System: Dell Vostro 260

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 58% - Above average Total price: $278
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