Dell Vostro 230

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 2%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 43%
Speed boat
Workstation
Workstation 2%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (63rd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 37 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
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 44.4%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is below average.
Graphics0.54% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive45% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
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 7 is still a viable option, it's now 14 years and 9 months old. This system should be upgraded to Windows 10 which is generally faster and has an improved set of core utilities including better versions of explorer and task manager.
SystemDell Vostro 230  (all builds)
MotherboardDell 07N90W
Memory2.7 GB free of 4 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1280 x 1024 - 32 Bit kleuren
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20101209
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJan 24 '16 at 13:39
Run Duration181 Seconds
Run User NLD-User
Background CPU2%

 PC Performing above expectations (63rd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Pentium E6700-$199
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz
Performing above expectations (83rd percentile)
44.4% Average
Memory 73.8
1-Core 45.4
2-Core 90.5
45% 69.9 Pts
4-Core 90.6
8-Core 90.6
12% 90.6 Pts
64-Core 91.8
6% 91.8 Pts
Poor: 27%
This bench: 44.4%
Great: 46%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel G41 Express Chipset
Dell(1028 043E) 1.8GB
Driver: igdumd64.dll Ver. 8.15.10.2302
Performing above expectations (75th percentile)
0.54% Terrible
Lighting 0.67
Reflection 0.58
Parallax 0.62
0% 0.62 fps
MRender 0.52
Gravity 0.47
Splatting 0.87
0% 0.62 fps
Poor: 0%
This bench: 0.54%
Great: 1%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 840 Series 500GB
348GB free (System drive)
Firmware: DXT06B0Q Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 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
45% Average
Read 197
Write 174
Mixed 155
39% 176 MB/s
4K Read 24.9
4K Write 50.7
4K Mixed 15
84% 30.2 MB/s
DQ Read 28.3
DQ Write 55.6
DQ Mixed 14.7
19% 32.9 MB/s
Poor: 53%
This bench: 45%
Great: 89%
USB DISK 2.0 32GB
23GB free, PID 4100
Operating at USB 2.0 Speed
Performing way above expectations (94th percentile)
10.3% Very poor
Read 24.5
Write 14.1
Mixed 14.1
20% 17.6 MB/s
4K Read 5.16
4K Write 0.81
4K Mixed 0.69
70% 2.22 MB/s
Poor: 3%
This bench: 10.3%
Great: 11%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 2x2GB
2 of 2 slots used
4GB DIMM DDR3
Performing above expectations (61st percentile)
19.2% Very poor
MC Read 6.7
MC Write 5.3
MC Mixed 5.6
17% 5.87 GB/s
SC Read 6.1
SC Write 5.5
SC Mixed 5.5
16% 5.7 GB/s
Latency 92.9
43% 92.9 ns
Poor: 10%
This bench: 19.2%
Great: 44%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Vostro 230 Builds (Compare 275 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 2%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 39%
Jet ski
Workstation
Workstation 2%
Tree trunk

System: Dell Vostro 230

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