PC Status | Overall this PC is performing as expected (49th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 51 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. |
Processor | With an average single core score, this CPU can handle browsing the web, email, video playback and the majority of general computing tasks including light gaming when coupled with an appropriate GPU. Finally, with a gaming score of 58.5%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average. |
Graphics | 5.63% is a very low 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can only handle very basic 3D games but it's fine for general computing tasks. |
Boot Drive | 52.6% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications. |
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 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. |
System | Alienware M15x (all builds) |
Motherboard | Alienware |
Memory | 11.7 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.6 GHz |
Display | 1600 x 900 - 32 Bit colors |
OS | Windows 7 |
BIOS Date | 20110105 |
Uptime | 0 Days |
Run Date | Oct 06 '17 at 14:10 |
Run Duration | 91 Seconds |
Run User | MKD-User |
Background CPU | 65% |
Actual performance vs. expectations. The graphs show user score (x) vs user score frequency (y).
Processor | Bench | Normal | Heavy | Server |
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58.5%
Above average
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Graphics Card | Bench | 3D DX9 | 3D DX10 | 3D DX11 |
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Nvidia GeForce GTX 260M
Dell(1028 02A2) 1GB
Ram: 1GB, Driver: 341.98
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5.63%
Terrible
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Drive | Bench | Sequential | Random 4k | Deep queue 4k |
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Kingston SHSS37A480G 480GB
208GB free (System drive)
Firmware: SAFM00.U Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
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52.6%
Above average
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Memory Kit | Bench | Multi core | Single core | Latency |
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Kingston HyperX DDR3 1600 C9 2x8GB
2 of 2 slots used
16GB SODIMM DDR3 1600 MHz
Performing below potential (6th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP |
38.9%
Below 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: 54% - Above average | Total price: $218 |