Alienware 13 R3

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 (53rd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 47 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 58.3%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics48.9% is a reasonable 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle the majority of recent games but it will struggle with resolutions greater than 1080p at ultra detail levels. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Memory16GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's more than sufficient for nearly all games. 16GB also allows for very large file and system caches, software development and batch photo editing/processing.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Very high background CPU (49%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU. CPU throttled at 99% by Windows. Ensure maximum processor state is set to 100% via Settings > System > Power & sleep > Additional power settings > Change plan settings > Change advanced power settings > Processor power management > Maximum processor state.
SystemAlienware 13 R3  (all builds)
MotherboardAlienware Alienware 13 R3
Memory1.6 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.4 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors, 1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20180817
Uptime22 Days
Run DateJul 16 '19 at 08:36
Run Duration189 Seconds
Run User GBR-User
Background CPU 49%
CPU Throttled 99%

 PC Performing as expected (53rd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-7700HQ
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2.8 GHz, turbo 3.4 GHz (avg)
Performing below expectations (27th percentile)
58.3% Above average
Memory 62
1-Core 87.6
2-Core 164
59% 104 Pts
4-Core 296
8-Core 411
45% 354 Pts
64-Core 446
28% 446 Pts
Poor: 38%
This bench: 58.3%
Great: 73%
Graphics Cards Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1060 (Mobile)
Dell(1028 0770) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 1911 MHz, MLim: 2002 MHz, Ram: 6GB, Driver: 399.7
Performing below potential (77th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
48.9% Average
Lighting 59.1
Reflection 69.3
Parallax 60.1
48% 62.9 fps
MRender 69
Gravity 57.8
Splatting 59
50% 61.9 fps
Poor: 35%
This bench: 48.9%
Great: 52%
Intel HD Graphics 630
Dell(1028 0770) 1GB
Driver: igdumdim64.dll Ver. 22.20.16.4708
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
6.93% Terrible
Lighting 7.43
Reflection 9.23
Parallax 6.41
6% 7.69 fps
MRender 7.67
Gravity 6.83
Splatting 15.1
9% 9.88 fps
Poor: 3%
This bench: 6.93%
Great: 6%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Toshiba XG5 NVMe PCIe M.2 256GB-$33
58GB free (System drive)
Firmware: AADA4102 Max speed: PCIe 16,000 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 1,020
Write 129
Mixed 242
99% 464 MB/s
4K Read 17.3
4K Write 30.3
4K Mixed 22.8
72% 23.5 MB/s
DQ Read 349
DQ Write 177
DQ Mixed 285
206% 270 MB/s
Poor: 73% Great: 193%
Samsung 960 Evo NVMe PCIe M.2 1TB-$150
494GB free
Firmware: 3B7QCXE7 Max speed: PCIe 16,000 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 776
Write 592
Mixed 447
134% 605 MB/s
4K Read 19
4K Write 40.5
4K Mixed 22.9
80% 27.5 MB/s
DQ Read 363
DQ Write 419
DQ Mixed 273
238% 352 MB/s
Poor: 157% Great: 302%
SanDisk Extreme Pro USB 3.0 128GB-$60
119GB free, PID 5588
Operating at USB 3.0 Speed
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 188
Write 191
Mixed 145
222% 175 MB/s
4K Read 4.8
4K Write 8.4
4K Mixed 5.4
487% 6.2 MB/s
DQ Read 9.4
DQ Write 10.4
DQ Mixed 6.8
620% 8.87 MB/s
Poor: 23% Great: 123%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 8ATF1G64HZ-2G3E1 2x8GB
2 of 2 slots used
16GB SODIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2400 MHz
Performing way below expectations (10th percentile)
57.8% Above average
MC Read 25.1
MC Write 19.9
MC Mixed 20.8
63% 21.9 GB/s
SC Read 9.4
SC Write 14.9
SC Mixed 13.3
36% 12.5 GB/s
Latency 122
33% 122 ns
Poor: 55%
This bench: 57.8%
Great: 78%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical 13 R3 Builds (Compare 486 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 35%
Sail boat
Desktop
Desktop 71%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 29%
Raft

System: Alienware 13 R3

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