Dell XPS 8930

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 40%
Speed boat
Desktop
Desktop 95%
Nuclear submarine
Workstation
Workstation 38%
Jet ski
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way above expectations (88th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 12 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. This PC is likely operated by a technical master!
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 96.5%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is excellent.
Graphics35.4% 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)
Boot Drive91.5% 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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (13%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemDell XPS 8930  (all builds)
MotherboardDell 0H0P0M
Memory8.2 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.7 GHz
Display2560 x 1440 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20181102
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJul 23 '19 at 02:05
Run Duration135 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 13%
Watch Gameplay: 1050-Ti + 9600K How to compare your gameplay

 PC Performing way above expectations (88th 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 (100th percentile)
96.5% Outstanding
Memory 91.1
1-Core 136
2-Core 269
92% 166 Pts
4-Core 547
8-Core 878
87% 712 Pts
64-Core 1,133
70% 1,133 Pts
Poor: 75%
This bench: 96.5%
Great: 94%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1050-Ti-$59
CLim: 1974 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 388.13
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
35.4% Below average
Lighting 45.7
Reflection 31.8
Parallax 38.8
37% 38.8 fps
MRender 38
Gravity 41.8
Splatting 37.4
32% 39 fps
Poor: 27%
This bench: 35.4%
Great: 33%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Spcc Solid State Disk 512GB
425GB free (System drive)
Firmware: R0817B0
SusWrite @10s intervals: 413 435 444 444 440 424 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (85th percentile)
91.5% Outstanding
Read 497
Write 372
Mixed 342
SusWrite 433
92% 411 MB/s
4K Read 27.4
4K Write 94.5
4K Mixed 23.1
121% 48.3 MB/s
DQ Read 112
DQ Write 308
DQ Mixed 33.4
76% 151 MB/s
Poor: 33%
This bench: 91.5%
Great: 102%
Seagate Barracuda 1TB (2016)-$39
930GB free
Firmware: CC45
SusWrite @10s intervals: 198 197 197 198 197 197 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (97th percentile)
114% Outstanding
Read 200
Write 192
Mixed 78.3
SusWrite 197
122% 167 MB/s
4K Read 0.8
4K Write 1.8
4K Mixed 0.8
156% 1.13 MB/s
Poor: 60%
This bench: 114%
Great: 113%
Multiple Card Reader 32GB
29GB free, PID 6366
Operating at USB 2.0 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 14 14 15 15 15 15 MB/s
Performing above expectations (81st percentile)
16.4% Very poor
Read 37.7
Write 17
Mixed 18.7
SusWrite 14.6
26% 22 MB/s
4K Read 5.6
4K Write 2.1
4K Mixed 3.5
211% 3.73 MB/s
Poor: 5%
This bench: 16.4%
Great: 22%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown HMA81GU6CJR8N-VK 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2666 MHz
Performing above expectations (68th percentile)
81.6% Excellent
MC Read 32.5
MC Write 30.6
MC Mixed 22.8
82% 28.6 GB/s
SC Read 19.6
SC Write 32.3
SC Mixed 27
75% 26.3 GB/s
Latency 65.7
61% 65.7 ns
Poor: 69%
This bench: 81.6%
Great: 88%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical XPS 8930 Builds (Compare 6,426 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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