Alienware M17xR4

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 8%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 60%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 7%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (55th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 45 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 65.6%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics3.6% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive69.2% is a good SSD score. This drive enables fast boots, responsive applications and ensures minimum system IO wait times.
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 (16%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemAlienware M17xR4  (all builds)
MotherboardAlienware M17xR4
Memory7.6 GB free of 12 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1600 x 900 - 32 Bit colors,
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20130913
Uptime8.1 Days
Run DateSep 14 '17 at 08:25
Run Duration149 Seconds
Run User MEX-User
Background CPU 16%

 PC Performing as expected (55th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-3610QM-$300
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2.3 GHz, turbo 2.95 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (70th percentile)
65.6% Good
Memory 76.6
1-Core 82.1
2-Core 153
61% 104 Pts
4-Core 295
8-Core 429
45% 362 Pts
64-Core 234
14% 234 Pts
Poor: 42%
This bench: 65.6%
Great: 71%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD 4000 (Mobile 1.25 GHz)
Dell(1028 057B) 2GB
Driver: igdumdim64.dll Ver. 10.18.10.4358
Performing way above expectations (98th percentile)
3.6% Terrible
Lighting 3.9
Reflection 5.23
Parallax 2.75
3% 3.96 fps
MRender 5.52
Gravity 2.23
Splatting 7.61
4% 5.12 fps
Poor: 2%
This bench: 3.6%
Great: 4%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Evo 500GB-$109
72GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EMT01B6Q Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (2nd percentile)
69.2% Good
Read 498
Write 402
Mixed 410
97% 437 MB/s
4K Read 21.3
4K Write 47.9
4K Mixed 15.5
78% 28.2 MB/s
DQ Read 25.8
DQ Write 47.9
DQ Mixed 15.6
18% 29.8 MB/s
Poor: 80%
This bench: 69.2%
Great: 134%
Seagate ST9250827AS 250GB
127GB free
Firmware: 3.AAA Max speed: SATA 2.0 300 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 9% Great: 35%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Micron 8JTF25664HZ-1G6M1 16JTF51264HZ-1G6M1 8JTF25664HZ-1G6M1 16JTF51264HZ-1G6M1 12GB
1600, 1600, 1600, 1600 MHz
2048, 4096, 2048, 4096 MB
Performing as expected (50th percentile)
53% Above average
MC Read 19.9
MC Write 19.8
MC Mixed 17
54% 18.9 GB/s
SC Read 12.4
SC Write 15.3
SC Mixed 16
42% 14.6 GB/s
Latency 87.1
46% 87.1 ns
Poor: 43%
This bench: 53%
Great: 57%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical M17xR4 Builds (Compare 670 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

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 46% - Average Total price: $520
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