PC Status | Overall this PC is performing above expectations (75th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 25 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. |
Processor | With a good single core score, this CPU can easily handle the majority of general computing tasks. Additionally this processor can handle very light workstation, and even some very light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 72.4%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good. |
Graphics | 23.4% is a below average 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle older games but it will struggle to render recent games at resolutions greater than 1080p. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics) |
Boot Drive | 94% 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. |
Memory | 12GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's more than sufficient for nearly all games. 12GB also allows for very large file and system caches, software development and batch photo editing/processing. |
OS Version | Although Windows 8.1 is a recent version of Windows, it's worth upgrading to Windows 10 which has had several improvements made to the user interface including a better homescreen. |
System | Alienware M17xR4 (all builds) |
Motherboard | Alienware M17xR4 |
Memory | 8.7 GB free of 12 GB @ 1.6 GHz |
Display | 1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors |
OS | Windows 8.1 |
BIOS Date | 20130131 |
Uptime | 0 Days |
Run Date | Oct 18 '17 at 17:11 |
Run Duration | 114 Seconds |
Run User | ZAF-User |
Background CPU | 2% |
Actual performance vs. expectations. The graphs show user score (x) vs user score frequency (y).
Processor | Bench | Normal | Heavy | Server |
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72.4%
Very good
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Graphics Card | Bench | 3D DX9 | 3D DX10 | 3D DX11 |
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AMD Radeon HD 7970M
Dell(1028 057B) 2GB
Ram: 2GB, Driver: 17.4.4
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23.4%
Poor
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Drives | Bench | Sequential | Random 4k | Deep queue 4k |
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94%
Outstanding
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Seagate Expansion Desk 3TB
1.5TB free
Firmware: 9401
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89.4%
Excellent
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Memory Kit | Bench | Multi core | Single core | Latency |
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Hynix HMT351S6EFR8A-PB HMT325S6CFR8C-PB HMT351S6EFR8A-PB HMT325S6CFR8C-PB 12GB
1600, 1600, 1600, 1600 MHz
4096, 2048, 4096, 2048 MB
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57.3%
Above average
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L1/L2/L3 CPU cache and main memory (DIMM) access latencies in nano seconds
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CPU | |
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Core i7-3630QMIntel $420Bench 61%, 65,927 samples | 242x |
Core i7-3610QMIntel $300Bench 62%, 38,575 samples | 139x |
Core i7-3740QMIntel $220Bench 64%, 14,369 samples | 78x |
GPU | |
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HD 4000 (Mobile 1.25 GHz)IntelBench 3%, 409,110 samples | 355x |
GTX 660MNvidiaBench 7%, 7,381 samples | 83x |
GTX 680MNvidiaBench 19%, 1,365 samples | 76x |
EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER | Value: 46% - Average | Total price: $520 |