PC Status | Overall this PC is performing as expected (52nd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 48 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. |
Processor | With 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 68.9%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average. |
Graphics | 37.1% 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 Drive | 35.5% is low SSD score. With a better SSD this system will boot faster, make applications more responsive and reduce IO wait times. |
Memory | 16GB 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 Version | Although Windows 7 is still a viable option, it's now 14 years and 8 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. |
System | Alienware M15x (all builds) |
Motherboard | Alienware |
Memory | 13.6 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.6 GHz |
Display | 1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors |
OS | Windows 7 |
BIOS Date | 20110105 |
Uptime | 0 Days |
Run Date | Aug 22 '17 at 16:36 |
Run Duration | 91 Seconds |
Run User | USA-User |
Background CPU | 1% |
Actual performance vs. expectations. The graphs show user score (x) vs user score frequency (y).
Processor | Bench | Normal | Heavy | Server |
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68.9%
Good
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Graphics Card | Bench | 3D DX9 | 3D DX10 | 3D DX11 |
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Nvidia GTX 970M
Dell(1028 02A2) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 1088 MHz, MLim: 1277 MHz, Ram: 6GB, Driver: 385.28
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37.1%
Below average
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Drive | Bench | Sequential | Random 4k | Deep queue 4k |
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Crucial M4 256GB-$218
142GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 040H Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
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35.5%
Below average
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Memory Kit | Bench | Multi core | Single core | Latency |
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Corsair Vengeance SODIM DDR3 1600 C10 2x8GB
2 of 2 slots used
16GB SODIMM DDR3 1600 MHz
Performing below potential (10th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP |
42.8%
Average
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L1/L2/L3 CPU cache and main memory (DIMM) access latencies in nano seconds
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CPU | |
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Core i7 Q 740Intel $190Bench 54%, 13,278 samples | 49x |
Core i7 Q 720Intel $220Bench 51%, 13,149 samples | 46x |
Core i7 Q 840Intel $85Bench 56%, 1,339 samples | 10x |
GPU | |
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GeForce GTX 260MNvidiaBench 5%, 1,120 samples | 42x |
GeForce GTX 460MNvidiaBench 6%, 3,887 samples | 24x |
Mobility Radeon HD 5730AMDBench 4%, 2,535 samples | 20x |
EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER | Value: 53% - Above average | Total price: $220 |