Dell Inspiron 580

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 5%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 50%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 4%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (37th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 63 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 49%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is below average.
Graphics3.62% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive45.1% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
Memory12GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's more than sufficient for nearly all games. 12GB also allows for very large file and system caches, software development and batch photo editing/processing.
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.
Very high background CPU (43%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemDell Inspiron 580  (all builds)
MotherboardDell 0C2KJT
Memory8.4 GB free of 12 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1680 x 1050 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20101113
Uptime0.2 Days
Run DateOct 07 '17 at 07:39
Run Duration217 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 43%

 PC Performing below expectations (37th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i3 540-$60
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.05 GHz
Performing above expectations (73rd percentile)
49% Average
Memory 68.1
1-Core 74.4
2-Core 135
55% 92.5 Pts
4-Core 176
8-Core 171
23% 174 Pts
64-Core 170
11% 170 Pts
Poor: 33%
This bench: 49%
Great: 52%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GeForce GT 630
Device(0000 0000) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 810 MHz, MLim: 266 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 385.69
Performing above expectations (75th percentile)
3.62% Terrible
Lighting 4.53
Reflection 5.38
Parallax 3.56
4% 4.49 fps
MRender 4.9
Gravity 4.7
Splatting 3.48
4% 4.36 fps
Poor: 3%
This bench: 3.62%
Great: 5%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
SanDisk X100 128GB
64GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 10.06.06 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing below potential (2nd percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
45.1% Average
Read 212
Write 222
Mixed 126
42% 187 MB/s
4K Read 17.9
4K Write 50.7
4K Mixed 12.8
70% 27.1 MB/s
DQ Read 26.9
DQ Write 80.6
DQ Mixed 14.1
22% 40.5 MB/s
Poor: 50%
This bench: 45.1%
Great: 91%
WD WD1200JS-00MHB0 120GB
6GB free
Firmware: 02.01C03 Max speed: SATA 2.0 300 MB/s
Performing as expected (47th percentile)
27% Poor
Read 55.2
Write 38.5
Mixed 21.6
28% 38.4 MB/s
4K Read 0.41
4K Write 1.67
4K Mixed 0.33
85% 0.8 MB/s
Poor: 11%
This bench: 27%
Great: 35%
WD My Passport 0837 500GB
432GB free, PID 0837
Operating at USB 2.1 Speed
Performing way below expectations (14th percentile)
14.4% Very poor
Read 28.2
Write 21.4
Mixed 22.8
30% 24.1 MB/s
4K Read 0.51
4K Write 1.78
4K Mixed 0.25
71% 0.85 MB/s
Poor: 12%
This bench: 14.4%
Great: 45%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Hynix HMT351U6CFR8C-H9 HMT351U6CFR8C-H9 12GB
1333, 1333, 1333, 1333 MHz
4096, 2048, 2048, 4096 MB
Performing below potential (9th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
28.3% Poor
MC Read 8.7
MC Write 8.3
MC Mixed 12.5
28% 9.83 GB/s
SC Read 7.4
SC Write 6.6
SC Mixed 7.2
20% 7.07 GB/s
Latency 106
38% 106 ns
Poor: 31%
This bench: 28.3%
Great: 50%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Inspiron 580 Builds (Compare 464 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 2%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 46%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 2%
Tree trunk

System: Dell Inspiron 580

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 53% - Above average Total price: $138
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