Alienware 18

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (51st percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 49 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 63.1%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics32.6% is a below average 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle older games but it will struggle to render recent games at resolutions greater than 1080p. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
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 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 (43%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemAlienware 18  (all builds)
MotherboardAlienware 01W2J2
Memory17.1 GB free of 32 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors,
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20150904
Uptime28.5 Days
Run DateJul 13 '18 at 23:15
Run Duration124 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 43%

 PC Performing as expected (51st percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-4930MX
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.1 GHz
Performing way below expectations (15th percentile)
63.1% Good
Memory 82.1
1-Core 87
2-Core 152
64% 107 Pts
4-Core 288
8-Core 103
30% 195 Pts
64-Core 347
22% 347 Pts
Poor: 38%
This bench: 63.1%
Great: 80%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 880M
Dell(1028 05AB) ≥ 4GB
Ram: 8GB, Driver: 332.44
Performing way above expectations (87th percentile)
32.6% Below average
Lighting 44.7
Reflection 30.3
Parallax 28.8
36% 34.6 fps
MRender 35.2
Gravity 29.3
Splatting 28.9
25% 31.1 fps
Poor: 17%
This bench: 32.6%
Great: 42%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Liteonit DMT-80 11GB
10GB free
Firmware: 01 B
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 377
Write 200
Mixed 176
55% 251 MB/s
4K Read 16.5
4K Write 36.5
4K Mixed 19.4
69% 24.1 MB/s
DQ Read 140
DQ Write 205
DQ Mixed 144
117% 163 MB/s
Poor: 37% Great: 65%
WD Blue 2.5" 1TB (2004)-$47
725GB free (System drive)
Firmware: A110
SusWrite @10s intervals: 97 94 99 95 103 103 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 23% Great: 62%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Micron 16KTF1G64HZ-1G6E1 4x8GB
4 of 4 slots used
32GB SODIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1600 MHz
Performing as expected (50th percentile)
54.2% Above average
MC Read 21.2
MC Write 20.9
MC Mixed 16.2
56% 19.4 GB/s
SC Read 10.2
SC Write 16.4
SC Mixed 14.7
39% 13.8 GB/s
Latency 76.7
52% 76.7 ns
Poor: 43%
This bench: 54.2%
Great: 58%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical 18 Builds (Compare 365 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 21%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 68%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 18%
Surfboard

System: Alienware 18

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 57% - Above average Total price: $239
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