PC Status | Overall this PC is performing below expectations (37th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 63 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. |
Processor | With 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 57%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average. |
Graphics | 2.79% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics) |
Memory | 8GB 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 Version | Although Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option. |
System | Alienware M15x (all builds) |
Motherboard | Alienware |
Memory | 5.3 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.3 GHz |
Display | 1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors |
OS | Windows 10 |
BIOS Date | 20090903 |
Uptime | 0.3 Days |
Run Date | Dec 26 '15 at 00:56 |
Run Duration | 143 Seconds |
Run User | USA-User |
Background CPU | 21% |
Actual performance vs. expectations. The graphs show user score (x) vs user score frequency (y).
Processor | Bench | Normal | Heavy | Server |
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57%
Above average
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Graphics Card | Bench | 3D DX9 | 3D DX10 | 3D DX11 |
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Nvidia GeForce GTX 260M
Dell(1028 02A2) 1GB
Driver: nvd3dumx.dll Ver. 9.18.13.4192
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2.79%
Terrible
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Drive | Bench | Sequential | Random 4k | Deep queue 4k |
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Samsung PM800 Series 2.5" 256GB
134GB free (System drive)
Firmware: VBM1 Max speed: SATA 2.0 300 MB/s
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Memory Kit | Bench | Multi core | Single core | Latency |
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Samsung M471B1G73AH0-CH9 1x8GB
1 of 2 slots used
8GB SODIMM DDR3 1333 MHz
Performing below potential (39th percentile) - ensure that an XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP |
24%
Poor
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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 Q 740Intel $190Bench 54%, 13,278 samples | 49x |
Core i7 Q 720Intel $220Bench 51%, 13,149 samples | 46x |
Core i7 Q 840Intel $85Bench 56%, 1,339 samples | 10x |
GPU | |
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GeForce GTX 260MNvidiaBench 5%, 1,120 samples | 42x |
GeForce GTX 460MNvidiaBench 6%, 3,887 samples | 24x |
Mobility Radeon HD 5730AMDBench 4%, 2,535 samples | 20x |
EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER | Value: 54% - Above average | Total price: $218 |