Dell XPS 8930

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 60%
Destroyer
Desktop
Desktop 97%
Nuclear submarine
Workstation
Workstation 57%
Gunboat
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (75th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 25 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
ProcessorWith an outstanding single core score, this CPU is the cat's whiskers: It demolishes everyday tasks such as web browsing, office apps and audio/video playback. Additionally this processor can handle typical workstation, and even moderate server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 96.2%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is excellent.
Graphics57.5% 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)
Boot Drive101% 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.
SystemDell XPS 8930  (all builds)
MotherboardDell 0DF42J
Memory10.5 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.7 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors,
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20190401
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJun 17 '19 at 06:09
Run Duration124 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU5%
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 PC Performing above expectations (75th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-8700-$200
U3E1, 1 CPU, 6 cores, 12 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 4.3 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (99th percentile)
96.2% Outstanding
Memory 91.8
1-Core 144
2-Core 282
95% 173 Pts
4-Core 540
8-Core 900
88% 720 Pts
64-Core 1,145
71% 1,145 Pts
Poor: 75%
This bench: 96.2%
Great: 94%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1060-6GB-$117
Dell(1028 11D7) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 1911 MHz, MLim: 2002 MHz, Ram: 6GB, Driver: 430.86
Performing below potential (73rd percentile) - GPU OC Guide
57.5% Above average
Lighting 71.7
Reflection 74.6
Parallax 69.9
58% 72 fps
MRender 70
Gravity 67.7
Splatting 66.6
56% 68.1 fps
Poor: 51%
This bench: 57.5%
Great: 60%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Toshiba XG5 NVMe PCIe M.2 256GB-$33
30GB free (System drive)
Firmware: AADA4106 Max speed: PCIe 16,000 MB/s
SusWrite @10s intervals: 115 138 132 132 128 126 MB/s
Performing below expectations (29th percentile)
101% Outstanding
Read 620
Write 132
Mixed 240
SusWrite 128
61% 280 MB/s
4K Read 33.6
4K Write 131
4K Mixed 49.1
183% 71.2 MB/s
DQ Read 400
DQ Write 159
DQ Mixed 287
210% 282 MB/s
Poor: 73%
This bench: 101%
Great: 193%
Toshiba DT01ACA200 2TB-$50
2TB free
Firmware: MX4OAC70
SusWrite @10s intervals: 195 194 195 196 196 196 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (98th percentile)
109% Outstanding
Read 187
Write 196
Mixed 23.3
SusWrite 195
108% 150 MB/s
4K Read 1.1
4K Write 2.1
4K Mixed 0.6
151% 1.27 MB/s
Poor: 49%
This bench: 109%
Great: 108%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown M378A1K43CB2-CTD 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2666 MHz
Performing above expectations (76th percentile)
83.3% Excellent
MC Read 33
MC Write 31.7
MC Mixed 23.2
84% 29.3 GB/s
SC Read 19.9
SC Write 31.9
SC Mixed 27.5
76% 26.4 GB/s
Latency 64.5
62% 64.5 ns
Poor: 67%
This bench: 83.3%
Great: 87%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical XPS 8930 Builds (Compare 6,380 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 32%
Sail boat
Desktop
Desktop 90%
Nuclear submarine
Workstation
Workstation 30%
Raft

System: Dell XPS 8930

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 93% - Outstanding Total price: $292
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