Dell Precision M4600

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way above expectations (85th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 15 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. This PC is likely operated by a technical master!
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 67.3%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Boot Drive102% is a very good SSD score. This drive is suitable for moderate workstation use, it will facilitate fast boots, responsive applications and ensure minimum 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 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 Precision M4600  (all builds)
MotherboardDell 08V9YG
Memory5.3 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20120809
Uptime0 Days
Run DateApr 16 '16 at 07:21
Run Duration110 Seconds
Run User VNM-User
Background CPU5%

 PC Performing way above expectations (85th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-2820QM-$230
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2.3 GHz
Performing above expectations (83rd percentile)
67.3% Good
Memory 87.1
1-Core 88.8
2-Core 154
67% 110 Pts
4-Core 265
8-Core 340
39% 302 Pts
64-Core 310
19% 310 Pts
Poor: 30%
This bench: 67.3%
Great: 70%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD 3000 (Mobile V2 1.3 GHz)
Dell(1028 04A3) 2GB
Driver: igdumd64.dll Ver. 9.17.10.3040
Relative performance n/a - atypical extreme
Poor: 1% Great: 2%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Evo 120GB-$80
65GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 2B6Q Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing above expectations (64th percentile)
102% Outstanding
Read 516
Write 410
Mixed 417
100% 448 MB/s
4K Read 37.6
4K Write 71
4K Mixed 35.7
140% 48.1 MB/s
DQ Read 366
DQ Write 263
DQ Mixed 92.9
129% 241 MB/s
Poor: 64%
This bench: 102%
Great: 115%
Hitachi HTS72322 250GB
167GB free
Firmware: A60W Max speed: SATA 2.0 300 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (97th percentile)
45.4% Average
Read 79.2
Write 79.1
Mixed 72
58% 76.8 MB/s
4K Read 0.56
4K Write 1.2
4K Mixed 0.38
88% 0.71 MB/s
Poor: 17%
This bench: 45.4%
Great: 45%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Samsung M471B5273CH0-CK0 M471B5273DH0-CH9 8GB
1333, 1333 MHz
4096, 4096 MB
Performing way above expectations (95th percentile)
50.7% Above average
MC Read 18.4
MC Write 17.7
MC Mixed 15.9
50% 17.3 GB/s
SC Read 13.9
SC Write 16
SC Mixed 16.6
44% 15.5 GB/s
Latency 70.4
57% 70.4 ns
Poor: 17%
This bench: 50.7%
Great: 51%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Precision M4600 Builds (Compare 564 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 6%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 54%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 6%
Tree trunk

System: Dell Precision M4600

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 66% - Good Total price: $113
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