Dell XPS 8900

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (70th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 30 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
ProcessorWith a brilliant single core score, this CPU is the business: It demolishes everyday tasks such as web browsing, office apps and audio/video playback. Additionally this processor can handle light workstation, and even some light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 78.2%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Graphics18.1% 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 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
High background CPU (23%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemDell XPS 8900  (all builds)
MotherboardDell 0XJ8C4
Memory11 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display3840 x 2160 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20171210
Uptime18.5 Days
Run DateJun 02 '20 at 18:57
Run Duration112 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 23%

 PC Performing above expectations (70th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-6700-$180
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.4 GHz, turbo 3.7 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (91st percentile)
78.2% Very good
Memory 84.4
1-Core 117
2-Core 224
80% 142 Pts
4-Core 388
8-Core 635
63% 512 Pts
64-Core 619
38% 619 Pts
Poor: 60%
This bench: 78.2%
Great: 80%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia Quadro P620
HP(103C 1264) 2GB
CLim: 1354 MHz, MLim: 1252 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 442.74
Performing above expectations (67th percentile)
18.1% Very poor
Lighting 22.8
Reflection 22
Parallax 19.1
19% 21.3 fps
MRender 24.3
Gravity 20.4
Splatting 19.2
17% 21.3 fps
Poor: 17%
This bench: 18.1%
Great: 19%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Toshiba THNSNK256GVN8 M.2 2280 256GB
41GB free (System drive)
Firmware: K8DC4101
SusWrite @10s intervals: 150 78 84 83 86 78 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 42% Great: 123%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Hynix HMA41GU6AFR8N-TF 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2133 MHz
Performing as expected (54th percentile)
73.7% Very good
MC Read 27.1
MC Write 28.7
MC Mixed 23.5
76% 26.4 GB/s
SC Read 16
SC Write 26.3
SC Mixed 21
60% 21.1 GB/s
Latency 72.8
55% 72.8 ns
Poor: 62%
This bench: 73.7%
Great: 81%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical XPS 8900 Builds (Compare 2,772 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 15%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 72%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 13%
Tree trunk

System: Dell XPS 8900

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 58% - Above average Total price: $370
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