Dell XPS 12-9Q33

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 6%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 48%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 6%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (36th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 64 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 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 51.7%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics2.02% 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.
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 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Very high background CPU (100%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU. CPU throttled at 74% 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.
SystemDell XPS 12-9Q33  (all builds)
MotherboardDell XPS 12-9Q33
Memory4.5 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20180130
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJun 12 '18 at 01:30
Run Duration108 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 100%
CPU Throttled 74%

 PC Performing below expectations (36th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-4500U-$393
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 2.45 GHz (avg)
Performing as expected (54th percentile)
51.7% Above average
Memory 89
1-Core 27.9
2-Core 45.9
41% 54.3 Pts
4-Core 81.3
8-Core 143
14% 112 Pts
64-Core 102
6% 102 Pts
Poor: 30%
This bench: 51.7%
Great: 62%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD 4400 (Mobile 1.0/1.1 GHz)
Dell(1028 05E3) 1GB
Driver: igdumdim64.dll Ver. 20.19.15.4835
Performing below expectations (38th percentile)
2.02% Terrible
Lighting 2
Reflection 3.27
Parallax 3.25
2% 2.84 fps
MRender 4.62
Gravity 1.47
Splatting 3.96
3% 3.35 fps
Poor: 2%
This bench: 2.02%
Great: 3%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Micron_M600_MTFDDAT064MBF 64GB
25GB free (System drive)
Firmware: MC01 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
69.2% Good
Read 503
Write 345
Mixed 250
81% 366 MB/s
4K Read 23.6
4K Write 44.1
4K Mixed 17
81% 28.2 MB/s
DQ Read 102
DQ Write 73.1
DQ Mixed 11.9
29% 62.4 MB/s
Poor: 46%
This bench: 69.2%
Great: 69%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Hynix 2x4GB
2 of 2 slots used
8GB SODIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1600 MHz
Performing below potential (16th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
46.6% Average
MC Read 16.7
MC Write 20
MC Mixed 13.5
48% 16.7 GB/s
SC Read 7.9
SC Write 8.8
SC Mixed 11.8
27% 9.5 GB/s
Latency 68.4
58% 68.4 ns
Poor: 25%
This bench: 46.6%
Great: 87%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical XPS 12-9Q33 Builds (Compare 87 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 8%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 51%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 7%
Tree trunk

System: Dell XPS 12-9Q33

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 46% - Average Total price: $393
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