Alienware M17xR4

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU, SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (72nd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 28 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
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 85.2%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is very good.
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 7 is still a viable option, it's now 14 years and 9 months old. This system should be upgraded to Windows 10 which is generally faster and has an improved set of core utilities including better versions of explorer and task manager.
Run History
SystemAlienware M17xR4  (all builds)
MotherboardAlienware M17xR4
Memory12.5 GB free of 16 GB @ 2 GHz
Display1600 x 900 - 32 Bit colors,
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20120307
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJun 05 '17 at 03:38
Run Duration95 Seconds
Run User CAN-User
Background CPU4%

 PC Performing above expectations (72nd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-3920XM
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.1 GHz
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
85.2% Excellent
Memory 93.9
1-Core 119
2-Core 230
84% 148 Pts
4-Core 417
8-Core 571
62% 494 Pts
64-Core 571
35% 571 Pts
Poor: 43%
This bench: 85.2%
Great: 80%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD 4000 (Mobile 1.25 GHz)
Dell(1028 0551) 2GB
CLim: 990 MHz, MLim: 1500 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 17.3.1
Relative performance n/a - atypical extreme
Poor: 2% Great: 4%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Raid 0 1TB
592GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 1.0. Max speed: Unknown
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 66% Great: 137%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
G.SKILL F3 DDR3 2133 C11 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB SODIMM DDR3 2000 MHz clocked @ 1867 MHz
Performing below potential (43rd percentile) - Ensure that the top XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
68.6% Good
MC Read 25.2
MC Write 24.5
MC Mixed 22.3
69% 24 GB/s
SC Read 19.2
SC Write 20.5
SC Mixed 20.3
57% 20 GB/s
Latency 60
67% 60 ns
Poor: 43%
This bench: 68.6%
Great: 77%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical M17xR4 Builds (Compare 671 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 8%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 58%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 7%
Tree trunk

System: Alienware M17xR4

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