Dell Inspiron 3847

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 28%
Raft
Desktop
Desktop 64%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 23%
Surfboard
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (29th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 71 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 52.4%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics49.4% is a reasonable 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle the majority of recent games but it will struggle with resolutions greater than 1080p at ultra detail levels. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive65.4% is a good SSD score. This drive enables fast boots, responsive applications and ensures minimum system IO wait times.
Memory8GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's sufficient for the vast majority of games. 8GB is also enough for moderate file and system caches which result in a very responsive system.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
High background CPU (27%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
4 years ago, 4 years ago.
SystemDell Inspiron 3847
MotherboardDell Inspiron 3847  (all builds)
Memory0.4 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20140818
Uptime0.4 Days
Run DateOct 10 '19 at 06:04
Run Duration160 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 27%
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 PC Performing below expectations (29th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-4460-$194
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 3.2 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (11th percentile)
52.4% Above average
Memory 61.5
1-Core 81.6
2-Core 165
58% 103 Pts
4-Core 251
8-Core 252
34% 251 Pts
64-Core 272
17% 272 Pts
Poor: 46%
This bench: 52.4%
Great: 72%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1060-3GB-$119
CLim: 1911 MHz, MLim: 2002 MHz, Ram: 3GB, Driver: 436.30
Performing below potential (19th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
49.4% Average
Lighting 60.8
Reflection 61.5
Parallax 53.8
50% 58.7 fps
MRender 64.5
Gravity 58.2
Splatting 58.3
49% 60.3 fps
Poor: 48%
This bench: 49.4%
Great: 56%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Crucial MX300 750GB-$160
46GB free (System drive)
Firmware: M0CR011
SusWrite @10s intervals: 228 217 201 220 157 250 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (5th percentile)
65.4% Good
Read 368
Write 342
Mixed 317
SusWrite 212
70% 310 MB/s
4K Read 18.5
4K Write 56
4K Mixed 18.1
81% 30.9 MB/s
DQ Read 353
DQ Write 255
DQ Mixed 323
236% 310 MB/s
Poor: 67%
This bench: 65.4%
Great: 104%
WD Blue 1TB (2012)-$35
172GB free
Firmware: 03.01A03
SusWrite @10s intervals: 157 161 166 166 167 167 MB/s
Performing below expectations (29th percentile)
73.3% Very good
Read 91.3
Write 90.3
Mixed 57.2
SusWrite 164
74% 101 MB/s
4K Read 1.1
4K Write 2
4K Mixed 1.1
205% 1.4 MB/s
Poor: 52%
This bench: 73.3%
Great: 109%
WD Blue 1TB (2012)-$35
31GB free
Firmware: 01.01A01
SusWrite @10s intervals: 162 154 139 154 129 112 MB/s
Performing above expectations (65th percentile)
91.5% Outstanding
Read 177
Write 170
Mixed 77.3
SusWrite 142
103% 141 MB/s
4K Read 1.4
4K Write 2.7
4K Mixed 1.2
242% 1.77 MB/s
Poor: 52%
This bench: 91.5%
Great: 109%
Seagate FreeAgent Go 1TB
42GB free, PID 2101
Operating at USB 2.0 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 36 37 38 38 38 39 MB/s
Performing as expected (59th percentile)
13% Very poor
Read 21.5
Write 14.7
Mixed 13.8
SusWrite 37.7
30% 21.9 MB/s
4K Read 0.4
4K Write 0.5
4K Mixed 0.5
36% 0.47 MB/s
Poor: 7%
This bench: 13%
Great: 18%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Samsung M378B5173EB0-CK0 2x4GB
2 of 2 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1600 MHz
Performing way below expectations (13th percentile)
40.7% Average
MC Read 16
MC Write 14.2
MC Mixed 14.6
43% 14.9 GB/s
SC Read 9.3
SC Write 11
SC Mixed 8.6
28% 9.63 GB/s
Latency 123
32% 123 ns
Poor: 32%
This bench: 40.7%
Great: 59%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Inspiron 3847 Builds (Compare 3,459 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 8%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 61%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 7%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: Dell Inspiron 3847

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 64% - Good Total price: $275
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