Alienware 18

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (47th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 53 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
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 63.6%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Memory32GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's far more than any current game requires. 32GB will also allow for large file and system caches, virtual machine hosting, software development, video editing and batch multimedia processing.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Run History
SystemAlienware 18  (all builds)
MotherboardAlienware 01W2J2
Memory26.6 GB free of 32 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors, 1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20150904
Uptime0.6 Days
Run DateApr 29 '17 at 22:43
Run Duration144 Seconds
Run User ROU-User
Background CPU7%

 PC Performing as expected (47th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-4900MQ-$110
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2.8 GHz, turbo 3.3 GHz (avg)
Performing below expectations (25th percentile)
63.6% Good
Memory 68.6
1-Core 97.7
2-Core 184
66% 117 Pts
4-Core 319
8-Core 439
48% 379 Pts
64-Core 468
29% 468 Pts
Poor: 44%
This bench: 63.6%
Great: 78%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 780M
Dell(1028 05AB) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 849 MHz, MLim: 1250 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 381.65
Relative performance n/a - atypical extreme
Poor: 18% Great: 25%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Pro 512GB-$182
321GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EXM04B6Q Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 71% Great: 124%
Liteonit LMT-32L3M 32GB
7GB free
Firmware: LWDA Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing below potential (75th percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
49.2% Average
Read 283
Write 89.4
Mixed 138
37% 170 MB/s
4K Read 24.8
4K Write 46.6
4K Mixed 21.5
90% 31 MB/s
DQ Read 157
DQ Write 76.4
DQ Mixed 41.2
51% 91.6 MB/s
Poor: 35%
This bench: 49.2%
Great: 60%
HGST Travelstar 7K1000 2.5" 1TB
595GB free
Firmware: JB0OA3J0 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (86th percentile)
71.3% Very good
Read 124
Write 124
Mixed 129
95% 126 MB/s
4K Read 0.53
4K Write 1.64
4K Mixed 0.2
75% 0.79 MB/s
Poor: 35%
This bench: 71.3%
Great: 75%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Samsung M471B1G73DB0-YK0 Hynix HMT41GS6BFR8A-PB M471B1G73DB0-YK0 Hynix HMT41GS6BFR8A-PB 32GB
1600, 1600, 1600, 1600 MHz
8192, 8192, 8192, 8192 MB
Performing way below expectations (3rd percentile)
41.2% Average
MC Read 13.8
MC Write 15.7
MC Mixed 15.7
43% 15.1 GB/s
SC Read 6.7
SC Write 9.7
SC Mixed 11.4
26% 9.27 GB/s
Latency 105
38% 105 ns
Poor: 45%
This bench: 41.2%
Great: 57%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical 18 Builds (Compare 368 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 21%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 68%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 18%
Surfboard

System: Alienware 18

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 57% - Above average Total price: $239
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