Alienware 18

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 (39th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 61 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 below average single core score, this CPU can handle email, web browsing and audio/video playback but it will struggle to handle modern 3D games or workstation tasks such as video editing. Finally, with a gaming score of 45.4%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is below average.
Graphics16.4% is a below average 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle older games but it will struggle to render recent games at resolutions greater than 1080p. (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 7 is still a viable option, it's now 14 years and 9 months old. This system should be upgraded to Windows 10 which is generally faster and has an improved set of core utilities including better versions of explorer and task manager.
SystemAlienware 18  (all builds)
MotherboardAlienware
Memory11.2 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20180129
Uptime0 Days
Run DateApr 13 '20 at 15:13
Run Duration109 Seconds
Run User RUS-User
Background CPU1%

 PC Performing below expectations (39th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-4900MQ-$110
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2.8 GHz
Performing way below expectations (5th percentile)
45.4% Average
Memory 56.9
1-Core 25.3
2-Core 47.6
30% 43.3 Pts
4-Core 182
8-Core 529
39% 355 Pts
64-Core 561
35% 561 Pts
Poor: 44%
This bench: 45.4%
Great: 78%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 770M
Dell(1028 05AB) 3GB
CLim: 862 MHz, MLim: 1002 MHz, Ram: 3GB, Driver: 425.31
Performing above expectations (73rd percentile)
16.4% Very poor
Lighting 19.7
Reflection 18.1
Parallax 26.2
16% 21.4 fps
MRender 22.9
Gravity 24.5
Splatting 16.4
17% 21.3 fps
Poor: 14%
This bench: 16.4%
Great: 17%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
WD Black 2.5" 750GB (2011)-$87
26GB free (System drive)
Firmware: A110
SusWrite @10s intervals: 36 25 40 51 48 7.4 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 28% Great: 71%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Hynix HMT451S6AFR8A-PB 4x4GB
4 of 4 slots used
16GB SODIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1600 MHz
Performing below expectations (39th percentile)
52.5% Above average
MC Read 21.1
MC Write 21.2
MC Mixed 16.5
56% 19.6 GB/s
SC Read 14.5
SC Write 16
SC Mixed 8.5
37% 13 GB/s
Latency 137
29% 137 ns
Poor: 41%
This bench: 52.5%
Great: 58%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

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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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HDDRAMUSB
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