Alienware 17 R4

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 15%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 70%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 12%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (74th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 26 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 66.9%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics11.4% 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 Drive82% is a very good SSD score. This drive is suitable for moderate workstation use, it will facilitate fast boots, responsive applications and ensure minimum IO wait times.
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 (67%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU. 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
SystemAlienware 17 R4  (all builds)
MotherboardAlienware Alienware 17 R4
Memory11.9 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.4 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors,
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20180910
Uptime0 Days
Run DateFeb 25 '19 at 10:05
Run Duration126 Seconds
Run User PHL-User
Background CPU 67%
CPU Throttled 99%

 PC Performing above expectations (74th 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 2.4 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (63rd percentile)
66.9% Good
Memory 89.2
1-Core 62.8
2-Core 181
64% 111 Pts
4-Core 280
8-Core 159
32% 219 Pts
64-Core 118
7% 118 Pts
Poor: 38%
This bench: 66.9%
Great: 73%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1070 (Mobile)
Dell(1028 0777) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 1911 MHz, MLim: 2002 MHz, Ram: 8GB, Driver: 418.81
Relative performance (0th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
11.4% Very poor
Lighting 13.3
Reflection 15.4
Parallax 10.3
11% 13 fps
MRender 14.3
Gravity 15.3
Splatting 15.3
12% 15 fps
Poor: 48%
This bench: 11.4%
Great: 82%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Intel SSDSCKKF180H6 SATA 180GB
18GB free (System drive)
Firmware: LSFD38N
SusWrite @10s intervals: 143 107 100 78 78 79 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (93rd percentile)
82% Excellent
Read 468
Write 191
Mixed 220
SusWrite 97.6
54% 244 MB/s
4K Read 29.8
4K Write 80.3
4K Mixed 44.2
144% 51.4 MB/s
DQ Read 285
DQ Write 262
DQ Mixed 230
185% 259 MB/s
Poor: 46%
This bench: 82%
Great: 84%
HGST Travelstar 7K1000 2.5" 1TB
577GB free
Firmware: JB0OA3W0
SusWrite @10s intervals: 119 122 122 122 123 122 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (86th percentile)
71.5% Very good
Read 128
Write 126
Mixed 22
SusWrite 122
72% 99.3 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 1.7
4K Mixed 0.6
127% 1 MB/s
Poor: 35%
This bench: 71.5%
Great: 75%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 8ATF1G64HZ-2G3H1 2x8GB
2 of 2 slots used
16GB SODIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2400 MHz
Performing as expected (55th percentile)
72.6% Very good
MC Read 28.2
MC Write 28.3
MC Mixed 21.9
75% 26.1 GB/s
SC Read 12.2
SC Write 25.2
SC Mixed 21.6
56% 19.7 GB/s
Latency 68.2
59% 68.2 ns
Poor: 51%
This bench: 72.6%
Great: 78%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical 17 R4 Builds (Compare 2,668 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 49%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 71%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 41%
Speed boat

System: Alienware 17 R4

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