Dell Inspiron 3421

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (81st percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 19 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 52.5%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics2.85% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
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 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Sub-optimal background CPU (18%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemDell Inspiron 3421  (all builds)
MotherboardDell 0RDCXP
Memory4.6 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1366 x 768 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20151214
Uptime0 Days
Run DateMar 02 '21 at 06:12
Run Duration164 Seconds
Run User MYS-User
Background CPU 18%

 PC Performing above expectations (81st percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i3-3217U
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 1.8 GHz, turbo 1.8 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (95th percentile)
52.5% Above average
Memory 84.1
1-Core 49.4
2-Core 96.5
50% 76.7 Pts
4-Core 124
8-Core 124
17% 124 Pts
64-Core 125
8% 125 Pts
Poor: 28%
This bench: 52.5%
Great: 53%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD 4000 (Mobile 1.25 GHz)
Dell(1028 0591) 2GB
Driver: igdumdim64.dll Ver. 10.18.10.4252
Performing as expected (55th percentile)
2.85% Terrible
Lighting 3.5
Reflection 4
Parallax 2.6
3% 3.37 fps
MRender 3.5
Gravity 2.2
Splatting 4.4
3% 3.37 fps
Poor: 2%
This bench: 2.85%
Great: 4%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Adata SU650 240GB-$70
187GB free (System drive)
Firmware: XA003R17
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 419
Write 380
Mixed 345
85% 381 MB/s
4K Read 16.5
4K Write 37.5
4K Mixed 24.3
76% 26.1 MB/s
DQ Read 190
DQ Write 263
DQ Mixed 218
167% 224 MB/s
Poor: 33% Great: 99%
Seagate Momentus Thin 5400.9 2.5" 500GB-$30
465GB free
Firmware: 0001SDM1
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 99.5
Write 110
Mixed 43.8
62% 84.6 MB/s
4K Read 0.5
4K Write 0.8
4K Mixed 0.6
102% 0.63 MB/s
Poor: 11% Great: 61%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston 99U5428-018.A00LF 1x8GB
1 of 2 slots used
8GB SODIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1600 MHz
Performing way above expectations (94th percentile)
32.4% Below average
MC Read 11.3
MC Write 10.1
MC Mixed 9.7
30% 10.4 GB/s
SC Read 10.9
SC Write 9.6
SC Mixed 10.6
30% 10.4 GB/s
Latency 73.3
55% 73.3 ns
Poor: 14%
This bench: 32.4%
Great: 32%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Inspiron 3421 Builds (Compare 527 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 2%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 47%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 2%
Tree trunk

System: Dell Inspiron 3421

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 21% - Poor Total price: $28
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