Alienware 17 R4

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (47th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 53 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 61.6%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics50.5% 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)
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 (54%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
4 years ago, 4 years ago.
SystemAlienware 17 R4  (all builds)
MotherboardAlienware Alienware 17 R4
Memory6 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20180910
Uptime0 Days
Run DateOct 27 '19 at 05:30
Run Duration139 Seconds
Run User VNM-User
Background CPU 54%

 PC Performing as expected (47th 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 2.65 GHz (avg)
Performing as expected (56th percentile)
61.6% Good
Memory 83
1-Core 61.8
2-Core 108
54% 84.1 Pts
4-Core 218
8-Core 387
36% 303 Pts
64-Core 382
24% 382 Pts
Poor: 34%
This bench: 61.6%
Great: 69%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1070 (Mobile)
Dell(1028 0776) ≥ 4GB
Driver: nvldumdx.dll Ver. 26.21.14.4097
Performing below potential (7th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
50.5% Above average
Lighting 61.3
Reflection 74.8
Parallax 55.8
50% 64 fps
MRender 60.9
Gravity 61.4
Splatting 65.5
52% 62.6 fps
Poor: 48%
This bench: 50.5%
Great: 82%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Evo 120GB-$80
21GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EMT01B6Q
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 428
Write 402
Mixed 325
86% 385 MB/s
4K Read 31.6
4K Write 64.5
4K Mixed 39
132% 45 MB/s
DQ Read 326
DQ Write 303
DQ Mixed 302
230% 310 MB/s
Poor: 64% Great: 115%
ST2000LX 001-1RG174 2TB
903GB free, PID 0715
Operating at USB 3.0 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 114 111 108 111 117 108 MB/s
Performing above expectations (75th percentile)
46.4% Average
Read 97.2
Write 119
Mixed 88
SusWrite 112
144% 104 MB/s
4K Read 1.2
4K Write 2.5
4K Mixed 0.5
106% 1.4 MB/s
Poor: 23%
This bench: 46.4%
Great: 49%
ST1000LM048-2E71 1TB
315GB free, PID 1066
Operating at USB 3.0 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 60 55 57 61 54 54 MB/s
Performing as expected (50th percentile)
25.1% Poor
Read 34
Write 71.2
Mixed 36.7
SusWrite 56.8
72% 49.7 MB/s
4K Read 0.5
4K Write 2.5
4K Mixed 0.3
97% 1.1 MB/s
Poor: 3%
This bench: 25.1%
Great: 54%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown HMA41GS6AFR8N-TF 83B5040B M471A1G43DB0-CPB 16GB
2133, 2133 MHz
8192, 8192 MB
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
57.4% Above average
MC Read 21.2
MC Write 22
MC Mixed 19.4
60% 20.9 GB/s
SC Read 9.6
SC Write 17.5
SC Mixed 13.3
38% 13.5 GB/s
Latency 75.2
53% 75.2 ns
Poor: 65%
This bench: 57.4%
Great: 72%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical 17 R4 Builds (Compare 2,700 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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