Alienware 15 R3

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (63rd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 37 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 66.4%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics51.9% is a reasonable 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle the majority of recent games but it will struggle with resolutions greater than 1080p at ultra detail levels. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Memory16GB 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 VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Very high background CPU (35%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
SystemAlienware 15 R3  (all builds)
MotherboardAlienware Alienware 15 R3
Memory7.5 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.7 GHz
Display3840 x 2160 - 32 Bit colors, 3840 x 2160 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20171211
Uptime16.4 Days
Run DateOct 05 '18 at 02:23
Run Duration133 Seconds
Run User CAN-User
Background CPU 35%

 PC Performing above expectations (63rd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-6700HQ
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2.6 GHz, turbo 3.1 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (83rd percentile)
66.4% Good
Memory 79
1-Core 80.8
2-Core 152
62% 104 Pts
4-Core 291
8-Core 452
46% 371 Pts
64-Core 442
27% 442 Pts
Poor: 34%
This bench: 66.4%
Great: 69%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1060 (Mobile)
Dell(1028 0772) ≥ 4GB
Driver: nvldumdx.dll Ver. 25.21.14.1616
Performing way above expectations (96th percentile)
51.9% Above average
Lighting 64.1
Reflection 67.5
Parallax 56
52% 62.5 fps
MRender 66.8
Gravity 56.8
Splatting 64.1
51% 62.6 fps
Poor: 35%
This bench: 51.9%
Great: 52%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Sandisk X400 M.2 2280 128GB
22GB free (System drive)
Firmware: X4130012
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 3,612
Write 52.8
Mixed 105
262% 1,257 MB/s
4K Read 367
4K Write 3.2
4K Mixed 6.5
566% 126 MB/s
Poor: 46% Great: 87%
HGST Travelstar 7K1000 2.5" 1TB
737GB free
Firmware: JB0OA3W0
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 89.7
Write 83
Mixed 21.7
47% 64.8 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 1.5
4K Mixed 0.6
124% 0.93 MB/s
Poor: 35% Great: 75%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown HMA81GS6AFR8N-VK 2x8GB
2 of 2 slots used
16GB SODIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2667 MHz
Performing below potential (11th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
62.2% Good
MC Read 24.4
MC Write 23.1
MC Mixed 20
64% 22.5 GB/s
SC Read 12.3
SC Write 18.6
SC Mixed 19
48% 16.6 GB/s
Latency 82.4
48% 82.4 ns
Poor: 55%
This bench: 62.2%
Great: 84%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical 15 R3 Builds (Compare 1,991 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 49%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 71%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 41%
Speed boat

System: Alienware 15 R3

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