Dell DCXXXXX, Dell Pro Essential, Inspiron, or Vostro Lags While Concurrently Streaming Video and Running FurMark
Summary: Video lag is seen while streaming videos online when a Dell DCXXXXX, Dell Pro Essential, Inspiron, or Vostro runs the FurMark GPU stress test.
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Symptoms
While launching FurMark GPU stress testing and playing video online simultaneously, the video may lag. This happens when an affected Dell DCXXXXX, Dell Pro Essential, Inspiron, or Vostro has a 4 GB memory configuration.
Affected Platforms:
- Dell 15 DC15250
- Dell 15 DC15255
- Dell Pro 15 Essential PV15250
- Dell Pro 15 Essential PV15255
- Inspiron 15 3530
- Inspiron 15 3535
- Vostro 14 3435
- Vostro 15 3535
Cause
GPU usage stays at 100% and memory usage staying around 95% causes the computer to respond slowly.
Resolution
This is the expected behavior when streaming video online and running FurMark GPU stress tests concurrently.
Affected Products
Dell 15 DC15250, Dell 15 DC15255, Dell Pro 15 Essential PV15250, Dell Pro 15 Essential PV15255, Inspiron 15 3530, Inspiron 15 3535, Vostro 14 3435, Vostro 15 3535Article Properties
Article Number: 000208406
Article Type: Solution
Last Modified: 16 Oct 2025
Version: 6
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