Dell Inspiron 5548

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (67th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 33 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
ProcessorWith a good single core score, this CPU can easily handle the majority of general computing tasks. Despite its good single core score this processor isn't appropriate for workstation use due to its relatively weak multi-core performance. Finally, with a gaming score of 61.5%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Boot Drive53.7% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
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 8.1 is a recent version of Windows, it's worth upgrading to Windows 10 which has had several improvements made to the user interface including a better homescreen.
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 5548  (all builds)
MotherboardDell 08NT2J
Memory5 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.6 GHz
OSWindows 8.1
BIOS Date20160623
Uptime1.5 Days
Run DateApr 24 '17 at 11:17
Run Duration63 Seconds
Run User TUR-User
Background CPU2%
CPU Throttled 99%

 PC Performing above expectations (67th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-5200U
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.2 GHz, turbo 2.5 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
61.5% Good
Memory 86.4
1-Core 87.6
2-Core 147
65% 107 Pts
4-Core 215
8-Core 215
29% 215 Pts
64-Core 216
13% 216 Pts
Poor: 18%
This bench: 61.5%
Great: 54%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Crucial BX200 240GB-$36
161GB free (System drive)
Firmware: MU02.6 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (5th percentile)
53.7% Above average
Read 454
Write 239
Mixed 260
70% 318 MB/s
4K Read 22
4K Write 33.2
4K Mixed 11.2
65% 22.1 MB/s
DQ Read 28.8
DQ Write 56.1
DQ Mixed 10
17% 31.7 MB/s
Poor: 55%
This bench: 53.7%
Great: 91%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston 9905417-083.A00G Hynix HMT451S6BFR8A-PB 8GB
1600, 1600 MHz
4096, 4096 MB
Performing way above expectations (97th percentile)
55.2% Above average
MC Read 18.6
MC Write 22
MC Mixed 17.6
55% 19.4 GB/s
SC Read 14.3
SC Write 15
SC Mixed 16.5
44% 15.3 GB/s
Latency 71
56% 71 ns
Poor: 39%
This bench: 55.2%
Great: 55%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Inspiron 5548 Builds (Compare 450 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 7%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 49%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 6%
Tree trunk

System: Dell Inspiron 5548

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 32% - Below average Total price: $38
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