Dell XPS M1530

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing CPU, RAM
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
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.
Graphics0.76% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive26.9% is low SSD score. With a better SSD this system will boot faster, make applications more responsive and reduce IO wait times.
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OS VersionWindows Vista is considerably out of date. This system has enough RAM (4GB) and should be upgraded to Windows 10.
Sub-optimal background CPU (15%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemDell XPS M1530  (all builds)
MotherboardDell 0D500F
Memory2 GB free of 4 GB @ 0.7 GHz
Display1280 x 800 - 32 Bit colors,
OSWindows Vista
BIOS Date20081119
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJan 23 '15 at 20:51
Run Duration149 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 15%

 PC Performing below expectations (37th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core2 Duo T5800
Microprocessor, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2 GHz
Relative performance n/a - benchmarks incomplete
1-Core 23.9
2-Core 46.7
16% 35.3 Pts
4-Core 47.3
8-Core 48.7
6% 48 Pts
64-Core 48.8
3% 48.8 Pts
Poor: 21% Great: 39%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GeForce 8400M GS
Dell(1028 022E) 128MB
Driver: nvd3dum.dll Ver. 9.18.13.0783
Performing above expectations (75th percentile)
0.76% Terrible
Lighting 0.77
Reflection 1.54
Parallax 0.28
1% 0.86 fps
MRender 2.05
Gravity 0.53
Splatting 1.26
1% 1.28 fps
Poor: 0%
This bench: 0.76%
Great: 1%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung PM810 2.5" 7mm 128GB
73GB free (System drive)
Firmware: AXM08D1Q Max speed: SATA 2.0 300 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (12th percentile)
26.9% Poor
Read 153
Write 222
Mixed 102
36% 159 MB/s
4K Read 6.5
4K Write 11.3
4K Mixed 4.75
22% 7.51 MB/s
DQ Read 14.5
DQ Write 14
DQ Mixed 8.4
8% 12.3 MB/s
Poor: 21%
This bench: 26.9%
Great: 50%
Kingston DT HyperX 4GB
1GB free, PID 1615, Kingstgon Datatraveler HyperX
Operating at USB 2.0 Speed
Performing below expectations (23rd percentile)
9.82% Terrible
Read 26.9
Write 21
Mixed 19.8
28% 22.5 MB/s
4K Read 5.53
4K Write 0.01
4K Mixed 0.02
22% 1.85 MB/s
Poor: 10%
This bench: 9.82%
Great: 12%
Typical XPS M1530 Builds (Compare 24 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 2%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 36%
Jet ski
Workstation
Workstation 2%
Tree trunk

System: Dell XPS M1530

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 29% - Poor Total price: $158
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