Alienware 18

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 9%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 56%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 8%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (38th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 62 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 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 56.5%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics5.99% 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.
Boot Drive54.6% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
Memory32GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's far more than any current game requires. 32GB will also allow for large file and system caches, virtual machine hosting, software development, video editing and batch multimedia processing.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Very high background CPU (91%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU. CPU throttled at 91% 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.
SystemAlienware 18  (all builds)
MotherboardAlienware 01W2J2
Memory28.5 GB free of 32 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors,
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20180625
Uptime0.4 Days
Run DateDec 08 '19 at 04:05
Run Duration154 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 91%
CPU Throttled 91%

 PC Performing below expectations (38th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-4700MQ-$209
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 2.75 GHz (avg)
Performing below expectations (34th percentile)
56.5% Above average
Memory 74.7
1-Core 52.7
2-Core 161
55% 96.3 Pts
4-Core 208
8-Core 324
33% 266 Pts
64-Core 343
21% 343 Pts
Poor: 32%
This bench: 56.5%
Great: 71%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 765M
Dell(1028 05AB) 2GB
CLim: 901 MHz, MLim: 1002 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 391.25
Relative performance (0th percentile)
5.99% Terrible
Lighting 7.27
Reflection 6.88
Parallax 7.5
6% 7.22 fps
MRender 7.33
Gravity 8.97
Splatting 6.52
6% 7.61 fps
Poor: 11%
This bench: 5.99%
Great: 14%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Crucial M500 mSATA 120GB-$398
69GB free (System drive)
Firmware: MU05
SusWrite @10s intervals: 132 132 135 135 135 135 MB/s
Performing below expectations (39th percentile)
54.6% Above average
Read 393
Write 137
Mixed 194
SusWrite 134
47% 214 MB/s
4K Read 17.4
4K Write 34
4K Mixed 20.7
71% 24 MB/s
DQ Read 253
DQ Write 138
DQ Mixed 158
128% 183 MB/s
Poor: 42%
This bench: 54.6%
Great: 73%
OCZ Vertex 3 120GB-$42
112GB free
Firmware: 2.22
SusWrite @10s intervals: 125 130 138 139 138 135 MB/s
Performing above expectations (60th percentile)
71% Very good
Read 386
Write 149
Mixed 199
SusWrite 134
48% 217 MB/s
4K Read 29.7
4K Write 73.4
4K Mixed 35.2
129% 46.1 MB/s
DQ Read 189
DQ Write 153
DQ Mixed 164
125% 169 MB/s
Poor: 53%
This bench: 71%
Great: 82%
Crucial M500 240GB-$54
223GB free
Firmware: MU05
SusWrite @10s intervals: 264 265 269 270 270 270 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (15th percentile)
64.4% Good
Read 354
Write 242
Mixed 295
SusWrite 268
65% 290 MB/s
4K Read 16.3
4K Write 34.9
4K Mixed 19.1
68% 23.4 MB/s
DQ Read 326
DQ Write 261
DQ Mixed 183
167% 257 MB/s
Poor: 57%
This bench: 64.4%
Great: 91%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 4x8GB
4 of 4 slots used
32GB SODIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1600 MHz
Performing as expected (41st percentile)
54.8% Above average
MC Read 21.3
MC Write 21
MC Mixed 16.4
56% 19.6 GB/s
SC Read 13.2
SC Write 17.1
SC Mixed 16.6
45% 15.6 GB/s
Latency 91
44% 91 ns
Poor: 36%
This bench: 54.8%
Great: 115%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical 18 Builds (Compare 366 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 21%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 68%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 18%
Surfboard

System: Alienware 18

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 57% - Above average Total price: $239
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