Dell XPS 12 9Q23

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 6%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 54%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 6%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (45th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 55 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 53.5%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics2.8% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive63.3% is a good SSD score. This drive enables fast boots, responsive applications and ensures minimum system IO wait times.
Memory8GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's sufficient for the vast majority of games. 8GB is also enough for moderate file and system caches which result in a very responsive system.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Sub-optimal background CPU (17%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
4 years ago, 4 years ago.
SystemDell XPS 12 9Q23  (all builds)
MotherboardDell 089J4R
Memory4.2 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit Farben
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20180521
Uptime0.2 Days
Run DateDec 25 '19 at 18:29
Run Duration116 Seconds
Run User CHE-User
Background CPU 17%

 PC Performing as expected (45th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-3517U
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 1.9 GHz, turbo 2.2 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (64th percentile)
53.5% Above average
Memory 81.3
1-Core 68.8
2-Core 111
55% 87 Pts
4-Core 149
8-Core 169
21% 159 Pts
64-Core 174
11% 174 Pts
Poor: 31%
This bench: 53.5%
Great: 60%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD 4000 (Mobile 1.25 GHz)
Dell(1028 0589) 2GB
Driver: igdumdim64.dll Ver. 10.18.10.4358
Performing as expected (55th percentile)
2.8% Terrible
Lighting 3.07
Reflection 3.81
Parallax 2.22
2% 3.03 fps
MRender 4.24
Gravity 1.87
Splatting 5.7
3% 3.93 fps
Poor: 2%
This bench: 2.8%
Great: 4%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
SK hynix SH920 mSATA 256GB
196GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 1010BL00
SusWrite @10s intervals: 263 290 292 303 303 304 MB/s
Performing below expectations (29th percentile)
63.3% Good
Read 306
Write 302
Mixed 259
SusWrite 292
65% 290 MB/s
4K Read 15.9
4K Write 39.1
4K Mixed 19.6
70% 24.9 MB/s
DQ Read 268
DQ Write 256
DQ Mixed 212
173% 246 MB/s
Poor: 48%
This bench: 63.3%
Great: 86%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Hynix HMT451S6MFR8A-PB 2x4GB
2 of 2 slots used
8GB SODIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1333 MHz
Performing below potential (33rd percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
45.6% Average
MC Read 15.9
MC Write 16.5
MC Mixed 15
45% 15.8 GB/s
SC Read 12.7
SC Write 13.2
SC Mixed 13.2
37% 13 GB/s
Latency 78.2
51% 78.2 ns
Poor: 18%
This bench: 45.6%
Great: 56%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical XPS 12 9Q23 Builds (Compare 63 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 7%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 52%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 6%
Tree trunk

System: Dell XPS 12 9Q23

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