Alienware Aurora R7

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way below expectations (4th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 96 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. Additionally this processor can handle light workstation, and even some light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 67.1%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics47.6% is a reasonable 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle the majority of recent games but it will struggle with resolutions greater than 1080p at ultra detail levels. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Memory16GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's more than sufficient for nearly all games. 16GB also allows for very large file and system caches, software development and batch photo editing/processing.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Very high background CPU (36%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemAlienware Aurora R7  (all builds)
MotherboardAlienware 0VDT73
Memory6.4 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.7 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors,
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20180531
Uptime0.3 Days
Run DateAug 14 '18 at 09:13
Run Duration112 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 36%
Watch Gameplay: 1070 + 9600K How to compare your gameplay

 PC Performing way below expectations (4th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-8700-$200
U3E1, 1 CPU, 6 cores, 12 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 3.25 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (2nd percentile)
67.1% Good
Memory 78.5
1-Core 79.3
2-Core 146
61% 101 Pts
4-Core 301
8-Core 543
51% 422 Pts
64-Core 882
55% 882 Pts
Poor: 75%
This bench: 67.1%
Great: 94%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1070-$132
Dell(1028 3301) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 1911 MHz, MLim: 2002 MHz, Ram: 8GB, Driver: 398.11
Relative performance (0th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
47.6% Average
Lighting 46.3
Reflection 91
Parallax 76.8
38% 71.4 fps
MRender 82.2
Gravity 78.5
Splatting 82.7
67% 81.1 fps
Poor: 71%
This bench: 47.6%
Great: 88%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Intel Optane+931GBHDD 1TB
427GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 15.8
SusWrite @10s intervals: 126 127 132 133 154 146 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 23% Great: 92%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 8ATF1G64AZ-2G6H1 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2666 MHz
Performing way below expectations (6th percentile)
63.8% Good
MC Read 26.3
MC Write 23.8
MC Mixed 21.5
68% 23.9 GB/s
SC Read 10.9
SC Write 15.5
SC Mixed 14.4
39% 13.6 GB/s
Latency 83.4
48% 83.4 ns
Poor: 62%
This bench: 63.8%
Great: 85%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Aurora R7 Builds (Compare 5,181 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 91%
Nuclear submarine
Desktop
Desktop 90%
Nuclear submarine
Workstation
Workstation 83%
Aircraft carrier

System: Alienware Aurora R7

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 70% - Very good Total price: $633
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