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. 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 68.9%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average. |
Graphics | 4.22% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics) |
Boot Drive | The boot partition is located on a mechanical or hybrid drive. Moving the system to an SSD will yield far faster boot times, better system responsiveness and faster application load times. |
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 7 is still a viable option, it's now 14 years and 8 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. |
System | Alienware M17x (all builds) |
Motherboard | Alienware 014M8C |
Memory | 5.5 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.1 GHz |
Display | 1920 x 1200 - 32 Bit colors, |
OS | Windows 7 |
BIOS Date | 20110117 |
Uptime | 0.2 Days |
Run Date | Nov 01 '18 at 22:16 |
Run Duration | 106 Seconds |
Run User | BEL-User |
Background CPU | 0% |
Actual performance vs. expectations. The graphs show user score (x) vs user score frequency (y).
Processor | Bench | Normal | Heavy | Server |
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68.9%
Good
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Graphics Card | Bench | 3D DX9 | 3D DX10 | 3D DX11 |
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AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5870
Dell(1028 043A) 1GB
Driver: aticfx64.dll Ver. 15.301.1901.0
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4.22%
Terrible
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Drive | Bench | Sequential | Random 4k | Deep queue 4k |
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Hitachi HTS547550A9E384 500GB-$60
202GB free (System drive)
Firmware: JE3OA60A
SusWrite @10s intervals: 43 46 48 55 64 62 MB/s
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29.1%
Poor
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Memory Kit | Bench | Multi core | Single core | Latency |
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Samsung M471B5273CH0-CF8 2x4GB
2 of 2 slots used
8GB SODIMM DDR3 1067 MHz
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41.3%
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 Q 720Intel $220Bench 51%, 13,149 samples | 13x |
Core i7 Q 820Intel $119Bench 52%, 2,269 samples | 9x |
Core i7 X 920Intel $90Bench 57%, 998 samples | 9x |
GPU | |
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Mobility Radeon HD 4870ATIBench 8%, 153 samples | 27x |
Mobility Radeon HD 5870AMDBench 9%, 3,040 samples | 25x |
GeForce GTX 260MNvidiaBench 5%, 1,120 samples | 7x |
EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER | Value: 50% - Average | Total price: $250 |