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 below expectations (33rd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 67 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 55.1%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Boot Drive28.2% is low SSD score. With a better SSD this system will boot faster, make applications more responsive and reduce 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 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.
Very high background CPU (69%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
4 years ago, 4 years ago.
SystemDell Precision WorkStation T5500  (all builds)
MotherboardDell 0CRH6C
Memory5.4 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit couleurs, 1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit couleurs
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20130528
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJan 06 '20 at 13:58
Run Duration129 Seconds
Run User FRA-User
Background CPU 69%

 PC Performing below expectations (33rd 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
Performing below expectations (22nd percentile)
55.1% Above average
Memory 82.9
1-Core 44.6
2-Core 86.9
48% 71.5 Pts
4-Core 150
8-Core 221
23% 186 Pts
64-Core 283
18% 283 Pts
Poor: 47%
This bench: 55.1%
Great: 67%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia Quadro 4000
Nvidia(10DE 0780) 2GB
Ram: 2GB, Driver: 276.19
Relative performance n/a - atypical extreme
Poor: 7% Great: 7%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
SanDisk SSD Plus 240GB-$28
157GB free (System drive)
Firmware: Z33130RL
SusWrite @10s intervals: 102 102 64 51 70 54 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
28.2% Poor
Read 158
Write 140
Mixed 162
SusWrite 73.8
30% 134 MB/s
4K Read 10.1
4K Write 23.5
4K Mixed 17.1
50% 16.9 MB/s
DQ Read 19.9
DQ Write 47.4
DQ Mixed 0.1
10% 22.5 MB/s
Poor: 35%
This bench: 28.2%
Great: 86%
Seagate Barracuda 1TB (2016)-$39
641GB free
Firmware: CC43
SusWrite @10s intervals: 190 196 193 196 196 196 MB/s
Performing as expected (59th percentile)
98.7% Outstanding
Read 150
Write 84.3
Mixed 51.9
SusWrite 194
87% 120 MB/s
4K Read 0.9
4K Write 1.7
4K Mixed 0.5
124% 1.03 MB/s
Poor: 60%
This bench: 98.7%
Great: 113%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 2x4GB
2 of 6 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3
Performing as expected (48th percentile)
36.7% Below average
MC Read 13.7
MC Write 11.8
MC Mixed 11.9
36% 12.5 GB/s
SC Read 9.1
SC Write 9.9
SC Mixed 10.4
28% 9.8 GB/s
Latency 75.2
53% 75.2 ns
Poor: 17%
This bench: 36.7%
Great: 65%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Precision WorkStation T5500 Builds (Compare 1,577 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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