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Alienware 17

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way above expectations (87th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 13 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. This PC is likely operated by a technical master!
ProcessorWith a brilliant single core score, this CPU is the business: It demolishes everyday tasks such as web browsing, office apps and audio/video playback. Additionally this processor can handle light workstation, and even some light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 76.7%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Graphics26.6% 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)
Memory24GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's far more than any current game requires. 24GB will also allow for large file and system caches, virtual machine hosting, software development, video editing and batch multimedia processing.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Sub-optimal background CPU (11%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemAlienware 17  (all builds)
MotherboardAlienware 041W46
Memory19.8 GB free of 24 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20140924
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJul 13 '19 at 12:11
Run Duration139 Seconds
Run User AUS-User
Background CPU 11%

 PC Performing way above expectations (87th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-4910MQ-$110
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2.9 GHz, turbo 3.5 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (95th percentile)
76.7% Very good
Memory 84.7
1-Core 111
2-Core 212
78% 136 Pts
4-Core 376
8-Core 506
56% 441 Pts
64-Core 476
29% 476 Pts
Poor: 41%
This bench: 76.7%
Great: 78%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 880M
Dell(1028 05AE) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 993 MHz, MLim: 1250 MHz, Ram: 8GB, Driver: 419.67
Performing below potential (65th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
26.6% Poor
Lighting 31.5
Reflection 33
Parallax 41
26% 35.2 fps
MRender 37.6
Gravity 36.8
Splatting 31.2
28% 35.2 fps
Poor: 17%
This bench: 26.6%
Great: 42%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung MZMTE256HMHP-00000 256GB
10GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EXT4100Q
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 333
Write 156
Mixed 118
44% 202 MB/s
4K Read 31.7
4K Write 43.6
4K Mixed 16.7
92% 30.7 MB/s
DQ Read 73.5
DQ Write 35.1
DQ Mixed 23.6
26% 44.1 MB/s
Poor: 48% Great: 90%
Toshiba MQ01ABD100 1TB-$32
187GB free
Firmware: AX1P4M
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 53.2
Write 59.2
Mixed 26
34% 46.1 MB/s
4K Read 0.4
4K Write 1.2
4K Mixed 0.5
94% 0.7 MB/s
Poor: 23% Great: 62%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Hynix HMT451S6AFR8A-PB HMT41GS6BFR8A-PB HMT451S6AFR8A-PB HMT41GS6BFR8A-PB 24GB
1600, 1600, 1600, 1600 MHz
4096, 8192, 4096, 8192 MB
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
55.9% Above average
MC Read 20.5
MC Write 20.9
MC Mixed 16.1
55% 19.2 GB/s
SC Read 14.7
SC Write 20
SC Mixed 19.4
52% 18 GB/s
Latency 72.2
55% 72.2 ns
Poor: 49%
This bench: 55.9%
Great: 56%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical 17 Builds (Compare 1,182 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 7%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 55%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 7%
Tree trunk

System: Alienware 17

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 63% - Good Total price: $209
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