Alienware M15x

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 8%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 56%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 7%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (53rd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 47 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
ProcessorWith 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 57.5%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics8.83% 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 Drive32.7% is low SSD score. With a better SSD this system will boot faster, make applications more responsive and reduce IO wait times.
Memory8GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's sufficient for the vast majority of games. 8GB is also enough for moderate file and system caches which result in a very responsive system.
OS VersionAlthough 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.
Very high background CPU (52%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
5 years ago, 5 years ago.
SystemAlienware M15x  (all builds)
MotherboardAlienware
Memory5.3 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.1 GHz
Display1600 x 900 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20100824
Uptime6.9 Days
Run DateMay 20 '18 at 20:37
Run Duration83 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 52%

 PC Performing as expected (53rd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7 Q 840-$85
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 1.85 GHz
Performing as expected (51st percentile)
57.5% Above average
Memory 89.2
1-Core 43.9
2-Core 88.6
50% 73.9 Pts
4-Core 142
8-Core 222
22% 182 Pts
64-Core 233
14% 233 Pts
Poor: 41%
This bench: 57.5%
Great: 63%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5850
Dell(1028 02A2) 1GB
Driver: aticfx64.dll Ver. 15.301.1901.0
Performing way above expectations (97th percentile)
8.83% Terrible
Lighting 11.7
Reflection 8.42
Parallax 9.62
10% 9.9 fps
MRender 8.76
Gravity 8.4
Splatting 10
8% 9.05 fps
Poor: 4%
This bench: 8.83%
Great: 9%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Crucial RealSSD C300 256GB-$188
66GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 0007 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing below potential (3rd percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
32.7% Below average
Read 231
Write 203
Mixed 198
47% 211 MB/s
4K Read 21.5
4K Write 4.53
4K Mixed 3.72
40% 9.93 MB/s
Poor: 39%
This bench: 32.7%
Great: 67%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Patriot PSD34G10662S 2x4GB
2 of 2 slots used
8GB SODIMM DDR3 1067 MHz
Performing above expectations (60th percentile)
35.1% Below average
MC Read 14
MC Write 11.4
MC Mixed 10
34% 11.8 GB/s
SC Read 8.5
SC Write 8.1
SC Mixed 9.4
25% 8.67 GB/s
Latency 68.2
59% 68.2 ns
Poor: 22%
This bench: 35.1%
Great: 42%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical M15x Builds (Compare 145 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 7%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 53%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 6%
Tree trunk

System: Alienware M15x

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 53% - Above average Total price: $222
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