| PC Status | Overall 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. |
| 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 52.4%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average. |
| Graphics | 2.77% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics) |
| Boot Drive | 57.3% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications. |
| Memory | 4GB 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 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 3521 (all builds) |
| Motherboard | Dell 06RYX8 |
| Memory | 2.1 GB free of 4 GB @ 1.6 GHz |
| Display | 1366 x 768 - 32 Bit colors |
| OS | Windows 7 |
| BIOS Date | 20131025 |
| Uptime | 0 Days |
| Run Date | Feb 06 '22 at 17:34 |
| Run Duration | 129 Seconds |
| Run User | EGY-User |
| Background CPU | 4% |
PC Performing as expected (59th percentile)
Actual performance vs. expectations. The graphs show user score (x) vs user score frequency (y).
| Processor | Bench | Normal | Heavy | Server |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Intel Core i3-3217U
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 1.8 GHz
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52.4%
Above average
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49% 73.9 Pts
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16% 122 Pts
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8% 123 Pts
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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) 1.8GB
Driver: igdumd64.dll Ver. 9.17.10.4229
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2.77%
Terrible
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3% 2.47 fps
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3% 3.23 fps
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| Drives | Bench | Sequential | Random 4k | Deep queue 4k |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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TK0120GECQL 120GB
55GB free (System drive)
Firmware: HPG0
SusWrite @10s intervals: 239 237 223 238 233 227 MB/s
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57.3%
Above average
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63% 282 MB/s
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65% 24.6 MB/s
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161% 207 MB/s
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WD Blue 2.5" 500GB-$23
282GB free
Firmware: 01.01A01
SusWrite @10s intervals: 77 80 76 80 82 82 MB/s
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38.1%
Below average
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38% 52.5 MB/s
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73% 0.43 MB/s
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| Memory Kit | Bench | Multi core | Single core | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Samsung M471B5173DB0-YK0 1x4GB
1 of 2 slots used
4GB SODIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1600 MHz
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31.6%
Below average
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29% 10.1 GB/s
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29% 10 GB/s
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55% 73.1 ns
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System Memory Latency Ladder
L1/L2/L3 CPU cache and main memory (DIMM) access latencies in nano seconds
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System: Dell Inspiron 3521
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| Core i3-3217UIntelBench 43%, 28,188 samples | 656x |
| Core i5-3337UIntelBench 47%, 33,616 samples | 342x |
| Core i3-3227UIntelBench 45%, 7,282 samples | 304x |
| EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER | Value: 21% - Poor | Total price: $28 |