PC Status | Overall this PC is performing as expected (49th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 51 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 45.9%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is below average. |
Graphics | 3.01% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics) |
Boot Drive | 30.2% is low SSD score. With a better SSD this system will boot faster, make applications more responsive and reduce IO wait times. |
Memory | 6GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's sufficient for the vast majority of games. 6GB is also enough for moderate file and system caches which result in a very 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 | Acer Aspire 5742G (all builds) |
Motherboard | Acer Aspire 5742G |
Memory | 3.7 GB free of 6 GB @ 1.1 GHz |
Display | 1680 x 1050 - 32 Bit colors |
OS | Windows 7 |
BIOS Date | 20110401 |
Uptime | 0 Days |
Run Date | Dec 30 '18 at 11:23 |
Run Duration | 113 Seconds |
Run User | EST-User |
Background CPU | 5% |
Actual performance vs. expectations. The graphs show user score (x) vs user score frequency (y).
Processor | Bench | Normal | Heavy | Server |
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Intel Core i5 M 480
CPU, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.65 GHz
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45.9%
Average
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Graphics Card | Bench | 3D DX9 | 3D DX10 | 3D DX11 |
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Nvidia GeForce GT 540M
Acer(1025 0488) 2GB
Driver: nvd3dumx.dll Ver. 23.21.13.9135
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3.01%
Terrible
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Drive | Bench | Sequential | Random 4k | Deep queue 4k |
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Kingston A400 120GB-$28
16GB free (System drive)
Firmware: SBFK
SusWrite @10s intervals: 118 37 90 99 17 111 MB/s
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30.2%
Below average
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Memory Kit | Bench | Multi core | Single core | Latency |
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Elpida EBJ41UF8BCS0-DJ-F 8JSF25664HZ-1G4D1 6GB
1067, 1067 MHz
4096, 2048 MB
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22.1%
Poor
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L1/L2/L3 CPU cache and main memory (DIMM) access latencies in nano seconds
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CPU | |
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Core i3 M 370Intel $167Bench 39%, 23,407 samples | 120x |
Core i5 M 460Intel $130Bench 40%, 18,336 samples | 119x |
Core i5 M 480IntelBench 41%, 16,023 samples | 94x |
GPU | |
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HD Graphics (Arrandale 0.667/0.766 GHz)IntelBench 1%, 99,513 samples | 211x |
GeForce GT 420MNvidiaBench 2%, 1,922 samples | 147x |
Mobility Radeon HD 5470ATIBench 1%, 14,621 samples | 126x |
EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER | Value: 42% - Average | Total price: $195 |