By default Dell has the HyperThreading feature turned off in the BIOS. Try turning it on and then see if you notice any increase in performance when running your various applications. Keep in mind that not all software applications are optimized for HyperThreading. With HT enabled you will now see your processor listed twice in Windows Device Manager so don't be alarmed.
The other time you will notice the benefits of hyperthreading is when running multiple applications. You machine will seem more responsive with multiple apps and hyperthreading. However, a single single-threaded app will most likely appear slightly slower with hyperthreading on.
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