Dell XPS 8950

Performance Results


Gaming 249% UFO	Desktop 118% UFO	Workstation 301% UFO


PC Status	Overall this PC is performing above expectations (63rd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 37 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
Processor	With an outstanding single core score, this CPU is the cat's whiskers: It demolishes everyday tasks such as web browsing, office apps and audio/video playback. Additionally this processor can handle intensive workstation, and even full-fledged server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 119%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is outstanding.
Graphics	216% is a record breaking 3D score, it's almost off the scale. This GPU can handle all 3D games at very high resolutions and ultra detail levels.
Boot Drive	478% is an exceptional SSD score. This drive is suitable for heavy workstation use, it will facilitate fast boots, responsive applications and allow for fast transfers of multi-gigabyte files.
Memory	32GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's far more than any current game requires. 32GB will also allow for large file and system caches, virtual machine hosting, software development, video editing and batch multimedia processing.
OS Version	Windows 11 is the most recent version of Windows.

CPU throttled at 91% 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.

System	Dell XPS 8950 (all builds)
Motherboard	Dell 0DYKKV
Memory	24.8 GB free of 32 GB @ 4.8 GHz
Display	3840 x 2160 - 32 Bit colors
OS	Windows 11
BIOS Date	20220325
Uptime	0 Days
Run Date	Jun 18 '22 at 22:10
Run Duration	365 Seconds
Run User	USA-User
Background CPU	0%
CPU Throttled	91%

PC Performing above expectations (63^rd percentile)

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

Processor	Bench	Normal	Heavy	Server
Intel Core i9-12900K-$325 66,991 User benchmarks, average bench 117% U3E1, 1 CPU, 16 cores, 24 threads Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 4.75 GHz (avg) Performing above expectations (70^th percentile)	119% Outstanding	Memory 79.6 1-Core 218 2-Core 430 125% 242 Pts	4-Core 840 8-Core 1,657 148% 1,249 Pts	64-Core 2,968 184% 2,968 Pts
Poor: 107% ↑ This bench: 119% Great: 124%

Graphics Card	Bench	3D DX9	3D DX10	3D DX11
Nvidia RTX 3090-$1,198 158,856 User benchmarks, average bench 210% Dell(1028 3880) ≥ 4GB CLim: 2100 MHz, MLim: 4875 MHz, Ram: 24GB, Driver: 472.08 Performing below potential (69^th percentile) - GPU OC Guide	216% Outstanding	Lighting 320 Reflection 309 Parallax 364 261% 331 fps	MRender 359 Gravity 260 Splatting 192 212% 270 fps
Poor: 185% ↑ This bench: 216% Great: 230%

Drives	Bench	Sequential	Random 4k	Deep queue 4k
Nvme PM9A1 Samsung 1024GB 5,261 User benchmarks, average bench 322% 854GB free (System drive) Firmware: 36308229 Max speed: PCIe 16,000 MB/s SusWrite @10s intervals: 3874 3877 3581 1624 1639 1703 MB/s Performing way above expectations (99^th percentile)	478% Outstanding	Read 2,949 Write 3874 Mixed 3,066 SusWrite 2,716 713% 3,151 MB/s	4K Read 87.8 4K Write 238 4K Mixed 127 422% 151 MB/s	DQ Read 1,502 DQ Write 1,351 DQ Mixed 1,453 1,082% 1,435 MB/s
Poor: 164% ↑ This bench: 478% Great: 444%
Toshiba DT01ACA100 1TB-$28 763,289 User benchmarks, average bench 84% 931GB free Firmware: MS2OA810 SusWrite @10s intervals: 186 188 187 187 188 187 MB/s Performing way above expectations (93^rd percentile)	106% Outstanding	Read 182 Write 172 Mixed 36.7 SusWrite 187 104% 144 MB/s	4K Read 0.7 4K Write 2 4K Mixed 0.7 144% 1.13 MB/s
Poor: 47% ↑ This bench: 106% Great: 107%
Asmt ASM235CM 12TB 2 User benchmarks, average bench 74% 11TB free Firmware: 0 SusWrite @10s intervals: 182 178 178 179 180 181 MB/s Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples	52.9% Above average	Read 3.2 Write 189 Mixed 1 SusWrite 180 67% 93.1 MB/s	4K Read 0.8 4K Write 5.6 4K Mixed 1.4 293% 2.6 MB/s
Poor: 53% ↑ This bench: 52.9% Great: 96%
Asmt ASM235CM 8TB 23 User benchmarks, average bench 61% 5.5TB free Firmware: 0 SusWrite @10s intervals: 174 179 177 176 177 177 MB/s Performing below expectations (28^th percentile)	52.6% Above average	Read 5.5 Write 179 Mixed 1 SusWrite 177 65% 90.6 MB/s	4K Read 0.8 4K Write 4.4 4K Mixed 1.3 259% 2.17 MB/s
Poor: 14% ↑ This bench: 52.6% Great: 93%
Asmt ASM235CM 10TB 7 User benchmarks, average bench 94% 5.5TB free Firmware: 0 SusWrite @10s intervals: 87 88 90 91 89 89 MB/s Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete		Read 12.7 Write 165 SusWrite 89.2 64% 89.1 MB/s	4K Read 0.7 4K Write 4.5 4K Mixed 1.2 246% 2.13 MB/s
Poor: 74% Great: 111%
WD My Book 1230 4TB 14,665 User benchmarks, average bench 41% 2TB free, PID 1230 Operating at USB 3.0 Speed SusWrite @10s intervals: 101 102 102 101 103 101 MB/s Performing below expectations (39^th percentile)	40.4% Average	Read 101 Write 101 Mixed 70.9 SusWrite 102 127% 93.4 MB/s	4K Read 0.9 4K Write 1.1 4K Mixed 0.7 64% 0.9 MB/s
Poor: 14% ↑ This bench: 40.4% Great: 60%
WD Elements 25A3 8TB 5,644 User benchmarks, average bench 67% 988GB free, PID 25a3 Operating at USB 3.1 Speed SusWrite @10s intervals: 125 119 116 117 118 117 MB/s Performing below expectations (24^th percentile)	55.3% Above average	Read 103 Write 90.8 Mixed 88.6 SusWrite 119 137% 100 MB/s	4K Read 1.3 4K Write 4.6 4K Mixed 1.2 202% 2.37 MB/s
Poor: 25% ↑ This bench: 55.3% Great: 96%
WD My Book 1230 4TB 14,665 User benchmarks, average bench 41% 2TB free, PID 1230 Operating at USB 3.0 Speed SusWrite @10s intervals: 114 115 113 115 116 117 MB/s Performing above expectations (73^rd percentile)	51.1% Above average	Read 129 Write 138 Mixed 72.6 SusWrite 115 152% 114 MB/s	4K Read 0.9 4K Write 2.3 4K Mixed 1 116% 1.4 MB/s
Poor: 14% ↑ This bench: 51.1% Great: 60%
WD easystore 25FB 8TB 7,734 User benchmarks, average bench 62% 2TB free, PID 25fb Operating at USB 3.0 Speed SusWrite @10s intervals: 110 111 116 114 111 112 MB/s Performing as expected (48^th percentile)	65.8% Good	Read 180 Write 188 Mixed 125 SusWrite 112 201% 152 MB/s	4K Read 1.8 4K Write 4.8 4K Mixed 1.1 207% 2.57 MB/s
Poor: 22% ↑ This bench: 65.8% Great: 86%

Memory Kit	Bench	Multi core	Single core	Latency
Unknown CG78MEBUA081N 2x16GB 829 User benchmarks, average bench 143% 2 of 4 slots used 32GB DIMM 22h 4800 MHz clocked @ 4400 MHz Performing below potential (90^th percentile) - Ensure that the top XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP	149% Outstanding	MC Read 60 MC Write 58.1 MC Mixed 54.9 165% 57.7 GB/s	SC Read 19.2 SC Write 53.9 SC Mixed 27.1 95% 33.4 GB/s	Latency 81.2 49% 81.2 ns
Poor: 130% ↑ This bench: 149% Great: 151%

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Desktop 110%

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Workstation 152%

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System: Dell XPS 8950

CPU
Core i7-12700IntelBench 108%, 25,535 samples	1,779x
Core i9-12900KIntel $325Bench 117%, 66,991 samples	800x
Core i7-12700KIntel $237Bench 114%, 78,749 samples	775x

GPU
RTX 3060-TiNvidia $340Bench 128%, 442,467 samples	1,225x
RTX 3080Nvidia $899Bench 187%, 424,051 samples	509x
RTX 3070Nvidia $500Bench 148%, 619,642 samples	489x

SSD
PM9A1 Samsung 512GBNvmeBench 278%, 3,082 samples	431x
PM9A1 Samsung 1024GBNvmeBench 322%, 5,261 samples	343x
PC801 SK hynix 1TBNvmeBench 351%, 3,744 samples	329x

RAM
HMCG78MEBUA081N 2x16GBUnknownBench 139%, 1,072 samples	444x
HMCG78MEBUA084N 2x16GBUnknownBench 141%, 577 samples	299x
CG78MEBUA081N 2x16GBUnknownBench 143%, 829 samples	256x

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Value: 89% - Excellent

Total price: $340

CPU	GPU	SSD
Intel Core i5-13600K $273	Nvidia RTX 4060 $293	Crucial MX500 250GB $39
Intel Core i5-12600K $171	Nvidia RTX 4060-Ti $385	Samsung 850 Evo 120GB $80
Intel Core i3-12100F $80	Nvidia RTX 4070 $500	Samsung 870 Evo 250GB $45

HDD	RAM	USB
Seagate Barracuda 1TB (2016) $39	Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 3200 C16 2x8GB $39	SanDisk Extreme 64GB $72
WD Blue 1TB (2012) $32	Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 3000 C15 2x8GB $48	SanDisk Extreme 32GB $28
Seagate Barracuda 2TB (2016) $62	G.SKILL Trident Z DDR4 3200 C14 4x16GB $351	SanDisk Ultra Fit 32GB $16