| PC Status | Overall this PC is performing as expected (42nd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 58 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. |
| Processor | With 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 58.6%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average. |
| Boot Drive | 15.5% is an extremely low SSD score, this system will benefit from a faster SSD. |
| Memory | 16GB 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 Version | Although Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option. |
Very high background CPU (39%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU. CPU throttled at 89% by Windows. Ensure maximum processor state is set to 100% via Settings > System > Power & sleep > Additional power settings > Change plan settings > Change advanced power settings > Processor power management > Maximum processor state.
Run History
| System | Alienware 18 (all builds) |
| Motherboard | Alienware 01W2J2 |
| Memory | 12.3 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.6 GHz |
| Display | 1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors, 1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors |
| OS | Windows 10 |
| BIOS Date | 20150904 |
| Uptime | 0 Days |
| Run Date | Apr 17 '17 at 03:07 |
| Run Duration | 127 Seconds |
| Run User | USA-User |
| Background CPU | 39% |
| CPU Throttled | 89% |
PC Performing as expected (42nd percentile)
Actual performance vs. expectations. The graphs show user score (x) vs user score frequency (y).
| Processor | Bench | Normal | Heavy | Server |
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58.6%
Above average
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58% 88.2 Pts
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34% 297 Pts
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22% 361 Pts
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| Graphics Card | Bench | 3D DX9 | 3D DX10 | 3D DX11 |
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AMD R9 M290X
Dell(1028 05AB) ≥ 4GB
Ram: 4GB, Driver: 17.2.1
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17% 13.2 fps
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| Drives | Bench | Sequential | Random 4k | Deep queue 4k |
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Adata Ultimate SU800 256GB-$68
125GB free (System drive)
Firmware: P0801A Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
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15.5%
Very poor
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34% 151 MB/s
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1% 0.61 MB/s
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Liteonit DMT-80 11GB
10GB free
Firmware: DMH1
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54%
Above average
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66% 301 MB/s
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77% 26.4 MB/s
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18% 30.2 MB/s
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| Memory Kit | Bench | Multi core | Single core | Latency |
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Samsung M471B5173QH0-YK0 4x4GB
4 of 4 slots used
16GB SODIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1600 MHz
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54.1%
Above average
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54% 19 GB/s
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44% 15.4 GB/s
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54% 73.4 ns
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System Memory Latency Ladder
L1/L2/L3 CPU cache and main memory (DIMM) access latencies in nano seconds
Typical 18 Builds (Compare 368 builds)
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System: Alienware 18
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| Core i7-4700MQIntel $209Bench 59%, 69,603 samples | 61x |
| Core i7-4910MQIntel $110Bench 67%, 6,703 samples | 58x |
| Core i7-4710MQIntel $44Bench 60%, 15,557 samples | 54x |
| GPU |
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| GTX 880MNvidiaBench 28%, 2,147 samples | 107x |
| GTX 770MNvidiaBench 16%, 6,357 samples | 53x |
| GTX 780MNvidiaBench 23%, 3,739 samples | 47x |
| EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER | Value: 57% - Above average | Total price: $239 |