Dell Precision M6500

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 6%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 53%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 5%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way below expectations (19th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 81 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 a good single core score, this CPU can easily handle the majority of general computing tasks. Despite its good single core score this processor isn't appropriate for workstation use due to its relatively weak multi-core performance. Finally, with a gaming score of 56.8%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics2.93% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive24.9% is an extremely low SSD score, this system will benefit from a faster SSD.
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 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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (16%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemDell Precision M6500  (all builds)
MotherboardDell 0R1203
Memory26.3 GB free of 32 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1200 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20130604
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJan 18 '17 at 22:19
Run Duration111 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 16%

 PC Performing way below expectations (19th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7 Q 820-$119
Microprocessor, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 1.75 GHz
Performing above expectations (64th percentile)
56.8% Above average
Memory 87.9
1-Core 57.4
2-Core 88.4
52% 77.9 Pts
4-Core 143
8-Core 196
22% 170 Pts
64-Core 218
14% 218 Pts
Poor: 30%
This bench: 56.8%
Great: 62%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia Quadro FX 2800M
Dell(1028 02EF) 1GB
Driver: nvd3dumx.dll Ver. 8.17.12.5729
Performing way below expectations (4th percentile)
2.93% Terrible
Lighting 3.7
Reflection 4.69
Parallax 1.31
3% 3.23 fps
MRender 3.81
Gravity 2.8
Splatting 3.48
3% 3.36 fps
Poor: 3%
This bench: 2.93%
Great: 6%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Corsair Force LS 60GB-$57
2GB free (System drive)
Firmware: S9FM02.0 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing below potential (0th percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
24.9% Poor
Read 254
Write 29.9
Mixed 15.4
21% 99.7 MB/s
4K Read 13.7
4K Write 26
4K Mixed 3.6
39% 14.4 MB/s
DQ Read 38.8
DQ Write 50.9
DQ Mixed 1.15
13% 30.3 MB/s
Poor: 34%
This bench: 24.9%
Great: 89%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 64D0JKHNK 4x8GB
4 of 4 slots used
32GB DIMM DDR3 1333 MHz
Performing below potential (6th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
39% Below average
MC Read 15.4
MC Write 11.9
MC Mixed 12.9
38% 13.4 GB/s
SC Read 8.8
SC Write 9.1
SC Mixed 10.4
27% 9.43 GB/s
Latency 69.7
57% 69.7 ns
Poor: 39%
This bench: 39%
Great: 57%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Precision M6500 Builds (Compare 188 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 7%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 53%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 6%
Tree trunk

System: Dell Precision M6500

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