Alienware 17

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 46%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 83%
Aircraft carrier
Workstation
Workstation 38%
Jet ski
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way above expectations (95th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 5 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. This PC is likely operated by a technical master!
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 79.1%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Graphics53.7% 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)
Boot Drive79.4% is a good SSD score. This drive enables fast boots, responsive applications and ensures minimum system IO wait times.
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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (14%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemAlienware 17  (all builds)
MotherboardAlienware 068R5X
Memory12.8 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20140924
Uptime0.6 Days
Run DateOct 04 '20 at 18:46
Run Duration130 Seconds
Run User MEX-User
Background CPU 14%

 PC Performing way above expectations (95th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-4910MQ-$110
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2.9 GHz, turbo 3.7 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (99th percentile)
79.1% Very good
Memory 84.6
1-Core 111
2-Core 227
79% 141 Pts
4-Core 397
8-Core 574
61% 485 Pts
64-Core 575
36% 575 Pts
Poor: 41%
This bench: 79.1%
Great: 78%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1060 (Mobile)
Dell(1028 05AD) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 1911 MHz, MLim: 2002 MHz, Ram: 6GB, Driver: 436.15
Performing way above expectations (99th percentile)
53.7% Above average
Lighting 64.8
Reflection 73.3
Parallax 66.2
53% 68.1 fps
MRender 70.3
Gravity 61.8
Splatting 70.2
55% 67.4 fps
Poor: 35%
This bench: 53.7%
Great: 52%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kingston SUV500MS240G 240GB
174GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 003056RI
SusWrite @10s intervals: 261 107 119 99 119 120 MB/s
Performing above expectations (83rd percentile)
79.4% Very good
Read 466
Write 402
Mixed 354
SusWrite 138
76% 340 MB/s
4K Read 32.7
4K Write 63
4K Mixed 37.3
131% 44.3 MB/s
DQ Read 284
DQ Write 251
DQ Mixed 165
152% 233 MB/s
Poor: 48%
This bench: 79.4%
Great: 87%
Hitachi HTS727575A9E364 250GB
181GB free
Firmware: EXT0CB6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 367 275 275 275 274 274 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
Read 496
Write 478
Mixed 372
SusWrite 290
92% 409 MB/s
4K Read 41.5
4K Write 91
4K Mixed 53
179% 61.8 MB/s
DQ Read 379
DQ Write 348
DQ Mixed 236
212% 321 MB/s
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Hynix HMT451S6AFR8A-PB 4x4GB
4 of 4 slots used
16GB SODIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1600 MHz
Performing way above expectations (98th percentile)
57.7% Above average
MC Read 21.6
MC Write 21.2
MC Mixed 16.8
57% 19.9 GB/s
SC Read 14.9
SC Write 21
SC Mixed 19.2
52% 18.4 GB/s
Latency 72.4
55% 72.4 ns
Poor: 41%
This bench: 57.7%
Great: 58%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical 17 Builds (Compare 1,145 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 7%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 55%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 7%
Tree trunk

System: Alienware 17

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 63% - Good Total price: $209
The Best.
CPUGPUSSD
Intel Core i5-13600K $279Nvidia RTX 4060 $300Crucial MX500 250GB $40
Intel Core i5-12400F $134Nvidia RTX 4060-Ti $385Samsung 850 Evo 120GB $80
Intel Core i5-12600K $182Nvidia RTX 4070 $409Samsung 860 Evo 250GB $52
HDDRAMUSB
Seagate Barracuda 1TB (2016) $39Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 3200 C16 2x8GB $40SanDisk Extreme 64GB $72
WD Blue 1TB (2012) $30Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 3000 C15 2x8GB $43SanDisk Extreme 32GB $28
Seagate Barracuda 2TB (2016) $51G.SKILL Trident Z DDR4 3200 C14 4x16GB $351SanDisk Ultra Fit 32GB $16
If you make a purchase via one of these links, our site may earn a commission
Today's hottest deals
About  •  User Guide  •  FAQs  •  Email  •  Privacy  •  Developer  •  YouTube Feedback