Toshiba Satellite L500

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way above expectations (87th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 13 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. This PC is likely operated by a technical master!
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 45.7%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is below average.
Graphics3.99% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Memory4GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and although it's sufficient for most games, some will benefit from up to 8GB of RAM. 4GB is also enough for modest file and system caches which allow for a responsive system.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Run History
SystemToshiba Satellite L500  (all builds)
MotherboardTOSHIBA NSWAA
Memory1.3 GB free of 4 GB @ 1.1 GHz
Display1366 x 768 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20100302
Uptime0.1 Days
Run DateJul 01 '18 at 03:43
Run Duration124 Seconds
Run User AUS-User
Background CPU5%

 PC Performing way above expectations (87th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5 M 430
CPU, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.25 GHz, turbo 2.5 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (98th percentile)
45.7% Average
Memory 64.7
1-Core 57.7
2-Core 124
49% 82 Pts
4-Core 156
8-Core 157
21% 157 Pts
64-Core 157
10% 157 Pts
Poor: 28%
This bench: 45.7%
Great: 45%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4650
Toshiba(1179 FF82) 1GB
Driver: aticfx64.dll Ver. 8.970.100.9001
Performing way above expectations (91st percentile)
3.99% Terrible
Lighting 4.73
Reflection 6.92
Parallax 2.94
4% 4.86 fps
MRender 5.1
Gravity 3.1
Splatting 6.74
4% 4.98 fps
Poor: 3%
This bench: 3.99%
Great: 4%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 860 Evo 250GB-$52
158GB free (System drive)
Firmware: RVT01B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 353 259 261 260 259 259 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 75% Great: 128%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Samsung M471B5673FH0-CF8 2x2GB
2 of 2 slots used
4GB SODIMM DDR3 1067 MHz
Performing above expectations (72nd percentile)
24.5% Poor
MC Read 7.9
MC Write 6.9
MC Mixed 10.4
24% 8.4 GB/s
SC Read 6.6
SC Write 5.2
SC Mixed 6.8
18% 6.2 GB/s
Latency 115
35% 115 ns
Poor: 16%
This bench: 24.5%
Great: 41%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Satellite L500 Builds (Compare 183 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 2%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 38%
Jet ski
Workstation
Workstation 2%
Tree trunk

System: Toshiba Satellite L500

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