Apple iMac8,1

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing CPU, RAM
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way below expectations (9th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 91 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.
Graphics3.78% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive37.9% 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 VersionAlthough Windows 7 is still a viable option, it's now 14 years and 8 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.
High background CPU (25%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemApple iMac8,1  (all builds)
MotherboardApple Mac-F227BEC8
Memory2.2 GB free of 4 GB @ 0.8 GHz
Display1920 x 1200 - 32 Bit colores
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20080209
Uptime0.1 Days
Run DateNov 29 '14 at 12:11
Run Duration92 Seconds
Run User ESP-User
Background CPU 25%

 PC Performing way below expectations (9th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core2 Duo E8235
U2E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2.8 GHz
Relative performance n/a - benchmarks incomplete
1-Core 26.8
2-Core 51
18% 38.9 Pts
4-Core 48.2
8-Core 51.1
7% 49.7 Pts
64-Core 48.6
3% 48.6 Pts
Poor: 28% Great: 46%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GeForce 8800 GS
Apple(106B 00A7) 512MB
Driver: nvd3dumx.dll Ver. 9.18.13.3523
Performing way below expectations (18th percentile)
3.78% Terrible
Lighting 4.63
Reflection 6.77
Parallax 1.47
4% 4.29 fps
MRender 6.1
Gravity 3.17
Splatting 4.7
4% 4.65 fps
Poor: 4%
This bench: 3.78%
Great: 6%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 840 Evo 250GB-$95
26GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EXT0BB6Q Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing below potential (1st percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
37.9% Below average
Read 211
Write 143
Mixed 137
36% 164 MB/s
4K Read 22.6
4K Write 24.3
4K Mixed 13.1
64% 20 MB/s
DQ Read 34
DQ Write 45.5
DQ Mixed 16.3
19% 31.9 MB/s
Poor: 64%
This bench: 37.9%
Great: 118%
Typical iMac8,1 Builds (Compare 26 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 2%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 41%
Speed boat
Workstation
Workstation 2%
Tree trunk

System: Apple iMac8,1

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 15% - Very poor Total price: $25
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