Alienware X51

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 21%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 78%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 17%
Surfboard
PC StatusOverall 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.
ProcessorWith 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 72.8%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Graphics21.6% 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 Drive36.3% is low SSD score. With a better SSD this system will boot faster, make applications more responsive and reduce IO wait times.
Memory8GB 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 VersionAlthough Windows 7 is still a viable option, it's now 14 years and 9 months old. This system should be upgraded to Windows 10 which is generally faster and has an improved set of core utilities including better versions of explorer and task manager.
SystemAlienware X51  (all builds)
MotherboardAlienware 06G6JW
Memory6.7 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1440 x 900 - 32 Bit kleuren
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20131104
Uptime0 Days
Run DateMar 31 '18 at 10:20
Run Duration207 Seconds
Run User NLD-User
Background CPU2%

 PC Performing above expectations (75th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-3330
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3 GHz
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
72.8% Very good
Memory 88.5
1-Core 88.7
2-Core 177
70% 118 Pts
4-Core 331
8-Core 332
44% 331 Pts
64-Core 329
20% 329 Pts
Poor: 49%
This bench: 72.8%
Great: 69%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 660-$170
Nvidia(10DE 098A) 1.5GB
CLim: 1202 MHz, MLim: 1400 MHz, Ram: 1.5GB, Driver: 391.35
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
21.6% Poor
Lighting 25.5
Reflection 26.2
Parallax 31.8
21% 27.8 fps
MRender 32.9
Gravity 29
Splatting 24.5
23% 28.8 fps
Poor: 18%
This bench: 21.6%
Great: 21%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
OCZ Trion 100 120GB-$60
83GB free (System drive)
Firmware: SAFM11.2 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing below potential (1st percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
36.3% Below average
Read 247
Write 75.2
Mixed 93.2
30% 139 MB/s
4K Read 22.4
4K Write 24.4
4K Mixed 7.05
56% 18 MB/s
DQ Read 195
DQ Write 71.1
DQ Mixed 27.5
48% 97.9 MB/s
Poor: 44%
This bench: 36.3%
Great: 76%
Lexar JumpDrive S70 16GB
4GB free, PID a201
Operating at USB 2.0 Speed
Performing above expectations (84th percentile)
6.28% Terrible
Read 24.3
Write 11.1
Mixed 10.5
17% 15.3 MB/s
4K Read 1.29
4K Write 0.006
4K Mixed 0.001
5% 0.43 MB/s
Poor: 4%
This bench: 6.28%
Great: 6%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Hynix HMT351U6CFR8C-PB 2x4GB
2 of 2 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1600 MHz
Performing way above expectations (91st percentile)
59.8% Above average
MC Read 22.8
MC Write 22.4
MC Mixed 19
61% 21.4 GB/s
SC Read 15.5
SC Write 13.9
SC Mixed 16
43% 15.1 GB/s
Latency 69
58% 69 ns
Poor: 32%
This bench: 59.8%
Great: 61%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical X51 Builds (Compare 682 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 19%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 76%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 16%
Surfboard

System: Alienware X51

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 46% - Average Total price: $567
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