Dell Precision M6400

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 6%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 47%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 5%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (59th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 41 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 49.6%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is below average.
Graphics5.93% is a very low 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can only handle very basic 3D games but it's fine for general computing tasks.
Boot Drive33.7% is low SSD score. With a better SSD this system will boot faster, make applications more responsive and reduce 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 8 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.
SystemDell Precision M6400  (all builds)
MotherboardDell
Memory6.8 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1200 - 32 Bit couleurs
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20110925
Uptime0 Days
Run DateApr 10 '16 at 11:58
Run Duration126 Seconds
Run User FRA-User
Background CPU0%

 PC Performing as expected (59th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core2 Quad Q9100
Microprocessor, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.25 GHz
Performing way above expectations (99th percentile)
49.6% Average
Memory 77.5
1-Core 35.3
2-Core 70.6
42% 61.1 Pts
4-Core 129
8-Core 129
17% 129 Pts
64-Core 130
8% 130 Pts
Poor: 32%
This bench: 49.6%
Great: 49%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia Quadro FX 3700M
Dell(1028 019C) 1GB
Driver: nvd3dumx.dll Ver. 8.16.11.8992
Performing above expectations (77th percentile)
5.93% Terrible
Lighting 8.13
Reflection 7.42
Parallax 2.97
7% 6.18 fps
MRender 6.29
Gravity 6.13
Splatting 4.74
5% 5.72 fps
Poor: 3%
This bench: 5.93%
Great: 6%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Adata Premier SP550 120GB-$45
86GB free (System drive)
Firmware: O0803B5a Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing below potential (1st percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
33.7% Below average
Read 205
Write 117
Mixed 116
32% 146 MB/s
4K Read 22.9
4K Write 17.3
4K Mixed 11
58% 17.1 MB/s
DQ Read 30.2
DQ Write 28.4
DQ Mixed 11.6
14% 23.4 MB/s
Poor: 51%
This bench: 33.7%
Great: 91%
WD Black 2.5" 500GB (2010)-$60
449GB free
Firmware: 01.01A01 Max speed: SATA 2.0 300 MB/s
Performing above expectations (76th percentile)
50% Above average
Read 83.3
Write 90.7
Mixed 30
50% 68 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 2.12
4K Mixed 0.36
109% 1.06 MB/s
Poor: 21%
This bench: 50%
Great: 58%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 4x2GB
4 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3
Performing as expected (42nd percentile)
20.4% Poor
MC Read 7.5
MC Write 5.5
MC Mixed 5.8
18% 6.27 GB/s
SC Read 6.1
SC Write 5.3
SC Mixed 5.8
16% 5.73 GB/s
Latency 85.3
47% 85.3 ns
Poor: 14%
This bench: 20.4%
Great: 45%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Precision M6400 Builds (Compare 61 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 5%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 43%
Speed boat
Workstation
Workstation 4%
Tree trunk

System: Dell Precision M6400

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 28% - Poor Total price: $365
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