Alienware X51 R2

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (58th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 42 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 64.8%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics6.61% is a very low 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can only handle very basic 3D games but it's fine for general computing tasks.
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 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.
SystemAlienware X51 R2  (all builds)
MotherboardAlienware 0PGRP5
Memory1.7 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1280 x 1024 - 32 Bit colors,
OSWindows 8.1
BIOS Date20150713
Uptime0.6 Days
Run DateJan 08 '19 at 21:14
Run Duration131 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU4%

 PC Performing as expected (58th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i3-4150-$44
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.45 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (90th percentile)
64.8% Good
Memory 87.2
1-Core 99.8
2-Core 171
71% 119 Pts
4-Core 248
8-Core 244
33% 246 Pts
64-Core 223
14% 223 Pts
Poor: 34%
This bench: 64.8%
Great: 68%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 750-Ti-$92
CLim: 1463 MHz, MLim: 1350 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 397.93
Relative performance (0th percentile)
6.61% Terrible
Lighting 0.1
Reflection 19.1
Parallax 22.8
0% 14 fps
MRender 28.1
Gravity 25.6
Splatting 19
19% 24.3 fps
Poor: 16%
This bench: 6.61%
Great: 19%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Toshiba DT01ACA100 1TB-$31
168GB free (System drive)
Firmware: MS2OA7S0
SusWrite @10s intervals: 5.3 11 15 12 6.4 7.5 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Write 18.7
Mixed 3.7
SusWrite 9.5
8% 10.6 MB/s
4K Read 0
4K Write 0.1
4K Mixed 0
2% 0.03 MB/s
Poor: 47% Great: 107%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Samsung M378B5173EB0-CK0 2x4GB
2 of 2 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1600 MHz
Performing below potential (26th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
48.9% Average
MC Read 14.3
MC Write 19
MC Mixed 16.7
48% 16.7 GB/s
SC Read 13.9
SC Write 15.9
SC Mixed 14.7
42% 14.8 GB/s
Latency 70.3
57% 70.3 ns
Poor: 32%
This bench: 48.9%
Great: 59%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical X51 R2 Builds (Compare 1,593 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 43%
Speed boat
Desktop
Desktop 78%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 36%
Jet ski

System: Alienware X51 R2

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 90% - Outstanding Total price: $317
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