Dell Inspiron 5520

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 6%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 62%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 5%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (72nd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 28 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 66.1%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics3.71% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive85.4% is a very good SSD score. This drive is suitable for moderate workstation use, it will facilitate fast boots, responsive applications and ensure minimum IO wait times.
Memory6GB 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 VersionAlthough 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.
SystemDell Inspiron 5520  (all builds)
MotherboardDell 04G65K
Memory2.6 GB free of 6 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1366 x 768 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20130513
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJan 02 '18 at 20:36
Run Duration87 Seconds
Run User HUN-User
Background CPU0%

 PC Performing above expectations (72nd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-3632QM
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2.2 GHz
Performing above expectations (84th percentile)
66.1% Good
Memory 82.9
1-Core 85.1
2-Core 167
66% 112 Pts
4-Core 267
8-Core 404
42% 336 Pts
64-Core 404
25% 404 Pts
Poor: 44%
This bench: 66.1%
Great: 69%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD 4000 (Mobile 1.25 GHz)
Dell(1028 0569) 2GB
Driver: igdumd64.dll Ver. 8.15.10.2696
Performing way above expectations (98th percentile)
3.71% Terrible
Lighting 3.97
Reflection 5.15
Parallax 2.91
3% 4.01 fps
MRender 5.86
Gravity 2.37
Splatting 7.91
5% 5.38 fps
Poor: 2%
This bench: 3.71%
Great: 4%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Evo 250GB-$100
94GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EMT02B6Q
Performing way below expectations (13th percentile)
85.4% Excellent
Read 502
Write 409
Mixed 372
95% 428 MB/s
4K Read 31.2
4K Write 37.1
4K Mixed 29.3
104% 32.5 MB/s
DQ Read 158
DQ Write 211
DQ Mixed 97.4
98% 155 MB/s
Poor: 72%
This bench: 85.4%
Great: 124%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Nanya NT2GC64B88G1NS-DI Hynix HMT351S6CFR8C-PB 6GB
1600, 1600 MHz
2048, 4096 MB
Performing way above expectations (95th percentile)
48.6% Average
MC Read 18.5
MC Write 16.5
MC Mixed 15
48% 16.7 GB/s
SC Read 14.7
SC Write 14.4
SC Mixed 15.2
42% 14.8 GB/s
Latency 75.3
53% 75.3 ns
Poor: 36%
This bench: 48.6%
Great: 49%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Inspiron 5520 Builds (Compare 693 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 5520

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 57% - Above average Total price: $80
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