| PC Status | Overall this PC is performing as expected (58th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 42 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 64.6%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average. |
| Graphics | 17.2% 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 | 40.5% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications. |
| Memory | 4GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and although it's sufficient for most games, some will benefit from up to 8GB of RAM. 4GB is also enough for modest file and system caches which allow for a responsive system. |
| OS Version | Although Windows 8.1 is a recent version of Windows, it's worth upgrading to Windows 10 which has had several improvements made to the user interface including a better homescreen. |
Run History
6 years ago, 6 years ago.
| System | Alienware M15x (all builds) |
| Motherboard | Alienware |
| Memory | 3 GB free of 4 GB @ 1.3 GHz |
| Display | 1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors |
| OS | Windows 8.1 |
| BIOS Date | 20110105 |
| Uptime | 0 Days |
| Run Date | Sep 11 '17 at 20:34 |
| Run Duration | 325 Seconds |
| Run User | USA-User |
| Background CPU | 0% |
PC Performing as expected (58th percentile)
Actual performance vs. expectations. The graphs show user score (x) vs user score frequency (y).
| Processor | Bench | Normal | Heavy | Server |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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64.6%
Good
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65% 103 Pts
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30% 240 Pts
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18% 289 Pts
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| Graphics Card | Bench | 3D DX9 | 3D DX10 | 3D DX11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Nvidia GTX 860M
Dell(1028 02A2) 2GB
CLim: 915 MHz, MLim: 1250 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 385.41
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17.2%
Very poor
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17% 23.3 fps
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17% 21 fps
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| Memory Kit | Bench | Multi core | Single core | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Hynix HMT351S6AFR8C-H9 1x4GB
1 of 2 slots used
4GB SODIMM DDR3 1333 MHz
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26%
Poor
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21% 7.4 GB/s
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25% 8.83 GB/s
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68% 59.2 ns
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System Memory Latency Ladder
L1/L2/L3 CPU cache and main memory (DIMM) access latencies in nano seconds
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System: Alienware M15x
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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: 54% - Above average | Total price: $218 |