Alienware 13 R3

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 7%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 40%
Speed boat
Workstation
Workstation 7%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (33rd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 67 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. Use the charts in the benchmark sections of this report to identify problem areas.
ProcessorWith a relatively low single core score, this CPU can handle email, light web browsing and basic audio/video playback, but it will struggle to handle CPU intensive tasks. Finally, with a gaming score of 39.1%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is poor.
Graphics2.39% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive192% is an exceptional SSD score. This drive is suitable for heavy workstation use, it will facilitate fast boots, responsive applications and allow for fast transfers of multi-gigabyte files.
Memory32GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's far more than any current game requires. 32GB will also allow for large file and system caches, virtual machine hosting, software development, video editing and batch multimedia processing.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
CPU throttled at 99% by Windows. Ensure maximum processor state is set to 100% via Settings > System > Power & sleep > Additional power settings > Change plan settings > Change advanced power settings > Processor power management > Maximum processor state.
Run History
6 years ago, 6 years ago.
SystemAlienware 13 R3  (all builds)
MotherboardAlienware 0H1MFC
Memory27.8 GB free of 32 GB @ 2.4 GHz
Display2560 x 1440 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20161220
Uptime0 Days
Run DateMar 20 '18 at 12:03
Run Duration105 Seconds
Run User SVK-User
Background CPU6%
CPU Throttled 99%

 PC Performing below expectations (33rd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-7700HQ
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2.8 GHz, turbo 0.8 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (6th percentile)
39.1% Below average
Memory 61.5
1-Core 24.3
2-Core 48.3
32% 44.7 Pts
4-Core 92.4
8-Core 136
14% 114 Pts
64-Core 121
8% 121 Pts
Poor: 38%
This bench: 39.1%
Great: 73%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD Graphics 630
Dell(1028 0770) 1GB
Driver: igdumdim64.dll Ver. 22.20.16.4708
Relative performance (0th percentile)
2.39% Terrible
Lighting 2.47
Reflection 61
Parallax 2.31
2% 21.9 fps
MRender 3.95
Gravity 2.23
Splatting 4.91
3% 3.7 fps
Poor: 3%
This bench: 2.39%
Great: 6%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Toshiba XG5 NVMe PCIe M.2 512GB-$46
431GB free (System drive)
Firmware: AADA4102 Max speed: PCIe 16,000 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (88th percentile)
192% Outstanding
Read 2,336
Write 1,077
Mixed 2,076
405% 1,829 MB/s
4K Read 27.9
4K Write 48.2
4K Mixed 24
99% 33.4 MB/s
DQ Read 85.4
DQ Write 65.2
DQ Mixed 15
28% 55.2 MB/s
Poor: 78%
This bench: 192%
Great: 216%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown K821PJ-MID 2x16GB
2 of 2 slots used
32GB SODIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2400 MHz
Performing way below expectations (4th percentile)
46.5% Average
MC Read 17.2
MC Write 16
MC Mixed 20.3
51% 17.8 GB/s
SC Read 5.9
SC Write 9.7
SC Mixed 8.8
23% 8.13 GB/s
Latency 123
32% 123 ns
Poor: 54%
This bench: 46.5%
Great: 82%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical 13 R3 Builds (Compare 486 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 35%
Sail boat
Desktop
Desktop 71%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 29%
Raft

System: Alienware 13 R3

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