Alienware X51 R2

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (33rd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 67 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. Use the charts in the benchmark sections of this report to identify problem areas.
ProcessorWith an average single core score, this CPU can handle browsing the web, email, video playback and the majority of general computing tasks including light gaming when coupled with an appropriate GPU. Finally, with a gaming score of 47.5%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is below average.
Graphics9.86% 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.
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 8.1 is a recent version of Windows, it's worth upgrading to Windows 10 which has had several improvements made to the user interface including a better homescreen.
Very high background CPU (46%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemAlienware X51 R2  (all builds)
MotherboardAlienware 0PGRP5
Memory6.7 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors,
OSWindows 8.1
BIOS Date20170320
Uptime4.4 Days
Run DateOct 14 '19 at 05:16
Run Duration85 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 46%

 PC Performing below expectations (33rd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i3-4170-$59
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.7 GHz, turbo 3.65 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (16th percentile)
47.5% Average
Memory 68.4
1-Core 65.4
2-Core 107
50% 80.3 Pts
4-Core 152
8-Core 184
22% 168 Pts
64-Core 174
11% 174 Pts
Poor: 39%
This bench: 47.5%
Great: 69%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 745 (OEM)-$60
Nvidia(10DE 1065) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 1032 MHz, MLim: 450 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 397.93
Performing above expectations (69th percentile)
9.86% Terrible
Lighting 12.3
Reflection 11.6
Parallax 8.72
10% 10.9 fps
MRender 10.4
Gravity 10.9
Splatting 13
10% 11.4 fps
Poor: 9%
This bench: 9.86%
Great: 10%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
WD Blue 1TB (2012)-$37
7GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 02.01A02
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 91
Write 78.9
Mixed 42.7
52% 70.9 MB/s
4K Read 0.2
4K Write 0.4
4K Mixed 0.4
60% 0.33 MB/s
Poor: 52% Great: 109%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Crucial CT102464BD160B.M16 2x8GB
2 of 2 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1600 MHz
Performing way below expectations (14th percentile)
43% Average
MC Read 14.1
MC Write 17.7
MC Mixed 16.3
46% 16 GB/s
SC Read 7.4
SC Write 10.6
SC Mixed 7.5
24% 8.5 GB/s
Latency 105
38% 105 ns
Poor: 31%
This bench: 43%
Great: 61%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical X51 R2 Builds (Compare 1,593 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 43%
Speed boat
Desktop
Desktop 78%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 36%
Jet ski

System: Alienware X51 R2

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 90% - Outstanding Total price: $317
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HDDRAMUSB
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