Dell Precision WorkStation T5500

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way below expectations (16th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 84 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 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 59.8%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Boot Drive27.6% is low SSD score. With a better SSD this system will boot faster, make applications more responsive and reduce IO wait times.
Memory32GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's far more than any current game requires. 32GB will also allow for large file and system caches, virtual machine hosting, software development, video editing and batch multimedia processing.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Very high background CPU (38%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemDell Precision WorkStation T5500  (all builds)
MotherboardDell 0CRH6C
Memory28.5 GB free of 32 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20110420
Uptime4.9 Days
Run DateFeb 03 '22 at 13:08
Run Duration129 Seconds
Run User DEU-User
Background CPU 38%

 PC Performing way below expectations (16th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Xeon E5620
CPU1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 2.5 GHz (avg)
Performing as expected (51st percentile)
59.8% Above average
Memory 80.5
1-Core 65.2
2-Core 124
56% 90 Pts
4-Core 216
8-Core 292
32% 254 Pts
64-Core 304
19% 304 Pts
Poor: 47%
This bench: 59.8%
Great: 67%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Sandisk PLUS 480GB
213GB free (System drive)
Firmware: UG5000RL
SusWrite @10s intervals: 155 112 2.4 2 2 104 MB/s
Performing below potential (2nd percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
27.6% Poor
Read 189
Write 170
Mixed 124
SusWrite 62.8
30% 137 MB/s
4K Read 13.3
4K Write 18.5
4K Mixed 15.1
49% 15.6 MB/s
DQ Read 16.2
DQ Write 18.4
DQ Mixed 15.4
12% 16.7 MB/s
Poor: 33%
This bench: 27.6%
Great: 61%
SanDisk Ultra 250GB
214GB free, PID 5581
Operating at USB 2.1 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 19 19 19 19 19 16 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (8th percentile)
11% Very poor
Read 31.9
Write 19.5
Mixed 21.7
SusWrite 18.4
29% 22.9 MB/s
4K Read 4.8
4K Write 0.4
4K Mixed 2.1
103% 2.43 MB/s
Poor: 11%
This bench: 11%
Great: 38%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 4x8GB
4 of 6 slots used
32GB DIMM DDR3
Performing below potential (4th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
31.8% Below average
MC Read 10.6
MC Write 10
MC Mixed 10.6
30% 10.4 GB/s
SC Read 9.6
SC Write 9.4
SC Mixed 10
28% 9.67 GB/s
Latency 79.7
50% 79.7 ns
Poor: 36%
This bench: 31.8%
Great: 115%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Precision WorkStation T5500 Builds (Compare 1,578 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 24%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 74%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 21%
Surfboard

System: Dell Precision WorkStation T5500

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 87% - Excellent Total price: $87
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