Dell System XPS L502X

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU, SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (36th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 64 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.
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 51.2%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Memory16GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's more than sufficient for nearly all games. 16GB also allows for very large file and system caches, software development and batch photo editing/processing.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Very high background CPU (50%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemDell System XPS L502X  (all builds)
MotherboardDell 0YR8NN
Memory8.7 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1366 x 768 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20120907
Uptime4 Days
Run DateNov 08 '20 at 15:59
Run Duration156 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 50%

 PC Performing below expectations (36th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-2520M-$34
CPU, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.5 GHz, turbo 2.8 GHz (avg)
Performing as expected (57th percentile)
51.2% Above average
Memory 72.8
1-Core 60.8
2-Core 101
50% 78.3 Pts
4-Core 177
8-Core 158
23% 167 Pts
64-Core 154
10% 154 Pts
Poor: 21%
This bench: 51.2%
Great: 59%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD 3000 (Mobile V2 1.3 GHz)
Dell(1028 04B6) 2GB
Driver: Ver. 9.17.10.4459
Relative performance n/a - atypical extreme
Poor: 1% Great: 2%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Pro 512GB-$190
191GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EXM04B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 16 17 13 16 15 16 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 71% Great: 124%
JMicron Generic 500GB
237GB free, PID 0583
Operating at USB 3.2 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 84 51 60 61 61 57 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (12th percentile)
74.1% Very good
Read 189
Write 101
Mixed 125
SusWrite 62.2
147% 119 MB/s
4K Read 20.3
4K Write 9.2
4K Mixed 11.2
769% 13.6 MB/s
DQ Read 35.4
DQ Write 16.1
DQ Mixed 37.4
1,951% 29.6 MB/s
Poor: 74%
This bench: 74.1%
Great: 286%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Crucial CT102464BF160B.C16 2x8GB
2 of 2 slots used
16GB SODIMM DDR3 1600 MHz
Performing below potential (38th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
50.8% Above average
MC Read 18.8
MC Write 20.4
MC Mixed 17.8
54% 19 GB/s
SC Read 9.3
SC Write 10.4
SC Mixed 11
29% 10.2 GB/s
Latency 95.1
42% 95.1 ns
Poor: 32%
This bench: 50.8%
Great: 59%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical System XPS L502X Builds (Compare 769 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 6%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 52%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 5%
Tree trunk

System: Dell System XPS L502X

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 57% - Above average Total price: $228
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