Alienware 18

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU, SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way above expectations (96th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 4 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 78.4%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Memory8GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's sufficient for the vast majority of games. 8GB is also enough for moderate file and system caches which result in a very responsive system.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 7 is still a viable option, it's now 14 years and 9 months old. This system should be upgraded to Windows 10 which is generally faster and has an improved set of core utilities including better versions of explorer and task manager.
Sub-optimal background CPU (13%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemAlienware 18  (all builds)
MotherboardAlienware 01W2J2
Memory5.1 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors,
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20180129
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJul 01 '21 at 05:32
Run Duration111 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 13%

 PC Performing way above expectations (96th 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
Performing way above expectations (96th percentile)
78.4% Very good
Memory 89.9
1-Core 107
2-Core 214
78% 137 Pts
4-Core 362
8-Core 523
55% 442 Pts
64-Core 539
33% 539 Pts
Poor: 44%
This bench: 78.4%
Great: 78%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 770M
Dell(1028 05AB) 3GB
CLim: 862 MHz, MLim: 1002 MHz, Ram: 3GB, Driver: 399.07
Relative performance n/a - atypical extreme
Poor: 14% Great: 17%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Volume1 1TB
887GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 1.0.
SusWrite @10s intervals: 671 617 582 630 638 609 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Micron 8KTF51264HZ-1G6E1 2x4GB
2 of 4 slots used
8GB SODIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1600 MHz
Performing way above expectations (97th percentile)
56.6% Above average
MC Read 20.9
MC Write 20.6
MC Mixed 17
56% 19.5 GB/s
SC Read 14.6
SC Write 19.5
SC Mixed 17.5
49% 17.2 GB/s
Latency 67.4
59% 67.4 ns
Poor: 21%
This bench: 56.6%
Great: 57%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

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Gaming
Gaming 21%
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Desktop
Desktop 68%
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Workstation
Workstation 18%
Surfboard

System: Alienware 18

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