Alienware 15 R3

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU, SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (33rd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 67 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 62.4%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
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.
Run History
3 years ago, 3 years ago.
SystemAlienware 15 R3  (all builds)
MotherboardAlienware Alienware 15 R3
Memory9.5 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.4 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20190528
Uptime4.8 Days
Run DateMay 19 '20 at 16:46
Run Duration140 Seconds
Run User CAN-User
Background CPU10%

 PC Performing below expectations (33rd 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 3.1 GHz (avg)
Performing as expected (56th percentile)
62.4% Good
Memory 70.2
1-Core 83.6
2-Core 149
59% 101 Pts
4-Core 300
8-Core 394
44% 347 Pts
64-Core 449
28% 449 Pts
Poor: 34%
This bench: 62.4%
Great: 69%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Liteon CV3-8D128-11 SATA 128GB
12GB free (System drive)
Firmware: T87110D
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
Read 190
Write 93.7
Mixed 268
41% 184 MB/s
4K Read 23.4
4K Write 46.2
4K Mixed 21.2
87% 30.3 MB/s
DQ Read 255
DQ Write 248
DQ Mixed 140
136% 214 MB/s
Poor: 45% Great: 87%
HGST Travelstar 7K1000 2.5" 1TB
217GB free
Firmware: JB0OA3W0
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 74.7
Write 30.5
Mixed 21.3
31% 42.2 MB/s
4K Read 0.6
4K Write 1.6
4K Mixed 0.5
110% 0.9 MB/s
Poor: 35% Great: 75%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown HMA81GS6AFR8N-UH 2x8GB
2 of 2 slots used
16GB SODIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2400 MHz
Performing below potential (10th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
58.1% Above average
MC Read 24.3
MC Write 22
MC Mixed 20.2
63% 22.2 GB/s
SC Read 4.8
SC Write 14.9
SC Mixed 13
31% 10.9 GB/s
Latency 101
40% 101 ns
Poor: 47%
This bench: 58.1%
Great: 78%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical 15 R3 Builds (Compare 1,995 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 49%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 71%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 41%
Speed boat

System: Alienware 15 R3

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HDDRAMUSB
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