Dell Precision T5600

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing CPU, GPU, RAM
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (22nd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 78 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.
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 8.1 is a recent version of Windows, it's worth upgrading to Windows 10 which has had several improvements made to the user interface including a better homescreen.
Sub-optimal background CPU (12%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
SystemDell Precision T5600
MotherboardDell Precision T5600  (all builds)
Memory26.5 GB free of 32 GB @ 1.1 GHz
Display1680 x 1050 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 8.1
BIOS Date20130503
Uptime5.8 Days
Run DateFeb 11 '14 at 14:26
Run Duration131 Seconds
Run User CAN-User
Background CPU 12%

 PC Performing below expectations (22nd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Xeon E5-2603 0
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 1.8 GHz
Relative performance n/a - benchmarks incomplete
1-Core 39.1
2-Core 90.6
29% 64.8 Pts
4-Core 182
8-Core 178
24% 180 Pts
64-Core 180
11% 180 Pts
Poor: 43% Great: 54%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Crucial M500 960GB-$59
490GB free
Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing below potential (3rd percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
55.5% Above average
Read 263
Write 252
Mixed 261
58% 259 MB/s
4K Read 19.6
4K Write 44.1
4K Mixed 19.5
78% 27.7 MB/s
DQ Read 131
DQ Write 131
DQ Mixed 56.1
63% 106 MB/s
Poor: 60%
This bench: 55.5%
Great: 101%
Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 2TB-$50
1.5TB free
Performing as expected (57th percentile)
95% Outstanding
Read 156
Write 175
Mixed 177
128% 169 MB/s
4K Read 0.64
4K Write 1.46
4K Mixed 0.28
85% 0.79 MB/s
Poor: 51%
This bench: 95%
Great: 114%
Corsair Voyager GT 3.0 128GB
0GB free, PID 1a09
Operating at USB 2.1 Speed
Performing way below expectations (8th percentile)
13% Very poor
Read 30.4
Write 27.3
Mixed 26.4
36% 28 MB/s
4K Read 4.39
4K Write 0.53
4K Mixed 0.71
58% 1.88 MB/s
Poor: 13%
This bench: 13%
Great: 61%
Typical Precision T5600 Builds (Compare 888 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 58%
Gunboat
Desktop
Desktop 73%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 66%
Battle cruiser

Motherboard: Dell Precision T5600

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 118% - Outstanding Total price: $170
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