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Alienware Aurora

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 23%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 73%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 19%
Surfboard
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (50th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 50 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 66.2%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics28% 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 Drive55.3% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
Memory12GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's more than sufficient for nearly all games. 12GB 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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (13%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
SystemAlienware Aurora  (all builds)
MotherboardAlienware 04VWF2
Memory8.1 GB free of 12 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display3440 x 1440 - 32 Bit farger
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20100427
Uptime1.1 Days
Run DateFeb 10 '22 at 21:05
Run Duration145 Seconds
Run User NOR-User
Background CPU 13%

 PC Performing as expected (50th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7 930-$145
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2.8 GHz, turbo 2.9 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (65th percentile)
66.2% Good
Memory 94.8
1-Core 68.1
2-Core 123
61% 95.3 Pts
4-Core 206
8-Core 300
32% 253 Pts
64-Core 307
19% 307 Pts
Poor: 52%
This bench: 66.2%
Great: 72%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GeForce GTX 690 (SLI Disabled)
Nvidia(10DE 095B) 2GB
CLim: 1202 MHz, MLim: 1502 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 472.12
Performing below potential (10th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
28% Poor
Lighting 31.3
Reflection 35.2
Parallax 43
26% 36.5 fps
MRender 48
Gravity 38.9
Splatting 35.8
33% 40.9 fps
Poor: 28%
This bench: 28%
Great: 47%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kingston HyperX 3K 240GB-$70
166GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 506ABBF0
SusWrite @10s intervals: 136 190 178 178 170 167 MB/s
Performing below potential (3rd percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
55.3% Above average
Read 222
Write 197
Mixed 199
SusWrite 170
44% 197 MB/s
4K Read 22
4K Write 44
4K Mixed 26.7
91% 30.9 MB/s
DQ Read 185
DQ Write 163
DQ Mixed 146
117% 165 MB/s
Poor: 59%
This bench: 55.3%
Great: 94%
WD Green 2TB (2009)-$113
2TB free
Firmware: 01.00A01
SusWrite @10s intervals: 88 96 96 97 94 97 MB/s
Performing above expectations (80th percentile)
53.3% Above average
Read 90.7
Write 90.5
Mixed 52.3
SusWrite 94.8
60% 82.1 MB/s
4K Read 0.5
4K Write 1.7
4K Mixed 0.6
119% 0.93 MB/s
Poor: 30%
This bench: 53.3%
Great: 60%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 3x4GB
3 of 6 slots used
12GB DIMM
Performing way above expectations (94th percentile)
55.3% Above average
MC Read 19.8
MC Write 18.2
MC Mixed 21.1
56% 19.7 GB/s
SC Read 10.3
SC Write 12
SC Mixed 14
35% 12.1 GB/s
Latency 57.8
69% 57.8 ns
Poor: 25%
This bench: 55.3%
Great: 57%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Aurora Builds (Compare 515 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 22%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 70%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 18%
Surfboard

System: Alienware Aurora

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 64% - Good Total price: $249
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