Dell XPS 8700

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (55th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 45 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 78.6%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Graphics47.3% is a reasonable 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle the majority of recent games but it will struggle with resolutions greater than 1080p at ultra detail levels. (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 8.1 is a recent version of Windows, it's worth upgrading to Windows 10 which has had several improvements made to the user interface including a better homescreen.
Sub-optimal background CPU (16%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemDell XPS 8700  (all builds)
MotherboardDell 0KWVT8
Memory12.3 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display2560 x 1440 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 8.1
BIOS Date20150709
Uptime1643.2 Days
Run DateAug 15 '20 at 05:44
Run Duration124 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 16%

 PC Performing as expected (55th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-4770-$75
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.4 GHz, turbo 3.7 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (98th percentile)
78.6% Very good
Memory 89.7
1-Core 106
2-Core 209
78% 135 Pts
4-Core 365
8-Core 552
57% 458 Pts
64-Core 554
34% 554 Pts
Poor: 58%
This bench: 78.6%
Great: 78%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 970-$200
CLim: 1418 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 354.35
Performing below potential (37th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
47.3% Average
Lighting 58
Reflection 63.5
Parallax 56
47% 59.2 fps
MRender 70.1
Gravity 56.6
Splatting 50.6
47% 59.1 fps
Poor: 43%
This bench: 47.3%
Great: 54%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 1TB-$28
168GB free (System drive)
Firmware: CC47
Relative performance n/a - benchmarks incomplete
Read 3.3
Mixed 4
3% 3.65 MB/s
4K Read 0
4K Write 0.1
4K Mixed 0
2% 0.03 MB/s
Poor: 55% Great: 112%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Samsung M378B5173DB0-CK0 4x4GB
4 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1600 MHz
Performing below potential (29th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
52.7% Above average
MC Read 19.8
MC Write 20.7
MC Mixed 16.2
54% 18.9 GB/s
SC Read 12.1
SC Write 6
SC Mixed 17.5
34% 11.9 GB/s
Latency 67.6
59% 67.6 ns
Poor: 45%
This bench: 52.7%
Great: 83%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical XPS 8700 Builds (Compare 5,042 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 13%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 71%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 12%
Tree trunk

System: Dell XPS 8700

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 59% - Above average Total price: $275
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