Alienware 13

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 7%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 56%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 7%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (62nd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 38 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 56.4%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics3.34% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive38.9% is low SSD score. With a better SSD this system will boot faster, make applications more responsive and reduce 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.
CPU throttled at 70% 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
4 years ago, 4 years ago.
SystemAlienware 13  (all builds)
MotherboardAlienware 0VMGD7
Memory8.6 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors, 1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20180125
Uptime18.7 Days
Run DateDec 06 '19 at 09:46
Run Duration114 Seconds
Run User BRN-User
Background CPU2%
CPU Throttled 70%

 PC Performing above expectations (62nd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-4210U
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 2.4 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (99th percentile)
56.4% Above average
Memory 81.1
1-Core 77.2
2-Core 122
58% 93.6 Pts
4-Core 187
8-Core 184
25% 186 Pts
64-Core 183
11% 183 Pts
Poor: 20%
This bench: 56.4%
Great: 53%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD 4400 (Mobile 1.0/1.1 GHz)
Dell(1028 0683) 1GB
Driver: igdumdim64.dll Ver. 20.19.15.4835
Performing way above expectations (86th percentile)
3.34% Terrible
Lighting 3.47
Reflection 5.77
Parallax 5.69
3% 4.97 fps
MRender 6.86
Gravity 2.03
Splatting 6.61
4% 5.17 fps
Poor: 2%
This bench: 3.34%
Great: 3%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kingston SSDNow V300 480GB-$250
87GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 583ABBF0
SusWrite @10s intervals: 164 126 121 137 114 103 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (10th percentile)
38.9% Below average
Read 258
Write 203
Mixed 221
SusWrite 127
45% 202 MB/s
4K Read 12.5
4K Write 15.9
4K Mixed 18.1
50% 15.5 MB/s
DQ Read 128
DQ Write 80
DQ Mixed 92.3
72% 100 MB/s
Poor: 36%
This bench: 38.9%
Great: 65%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston KN2M64-ETB 2x8GB
2 of 2 slots used
16GB SODIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1600 MHz
Performing as expected (51st percentile)
53% Above average
MC Read 18.3
MC Write 20.4
MC Mixed 17.4
53% 18.7 GB/s
SC Read 11.5
SC Write 14.5
SC Mixed 18.2
42% 14.7 GB/s
Latency 78.5
51% 78.5 ns
Poor: 31%
This bench: 53%
Great: 59%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical 13 Builds (Compare 156 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 7%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 49%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 7%
Tree trunk

System: Alienware 13

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