Alienware Aurora R12

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU, SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (28th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 72 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. Use the charts in the benchmark sections of this report to identify problem areas.
ProcessorWith a good single core score, this CPU can easily handle the majority of general computing tasks. Additionally this processor can handle intensive workstation, and even full-fledged server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 102%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is outstanding.
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 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Very high background CPU (40%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemAlienware Aurora R12  (all builds)
MotherboardAlienware 0P0JWX
Memory3.4 GB free of 8 GB @ 2.7 GHz
Display2560 x 1440 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20210708
Uptime0 Days
Run DateAug 30 '21 at 21:21
Run Duration91 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 40%
Watch Gameplay: 3080 + 9600K How to compare your gameplay

 PC Performing below expectations (28th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i9-11900KF-$255
U3E1, 1 CPU, 8 cores, 16 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.45 GHz (avg)
Performing below expectations (36th percentile)
102% Outstanding
Memory 67.8
1-Core 27.9
2-Core 59.8
36% 51.8 Pts
4-Core 726
8-Core 1,143
115% 934 Pts
64-Core 1,769
110% 1,769 Pts
Poor: 91%
This bench: 102%
Great: 112%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia RTX 3080-$625
Dell(1028 3891) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 2100 MHz, MLim: 4750 MHz, Ram: 10GB, Driver: 471.68
Relative performance n/a - benchmarks incomplete
Lighting 267
Reflection 234
Parallax 296
217% 266 fps
Gravity 220
Splatting 162
165% 191 fps
Poor: 163% Great: 202%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Nvme PM9A1 Samsung 256GB
109GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 36303029 Max speed: PCIe 16,000 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 2,481
Write 2,296
Mixed 794
410% 1,857 MB/s
4K Read 50
4K Write 180
4K Mixed 59.1
247% 96.4 MB/s
DQ Read 1,157
DQ Write 558
DQ Mixed 1030
719% 915 MB/s
Poor: 171% Great: 323%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown XW21KG-MIE2 1x8GB
1 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2667 MHz
Performing below potential (19th percentile) - ensure that an XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
37.1% Below average
MC Read 17.1
MC Write 11.5
MC Mixed 9.7
36% 12.8 GB/s
SC Read 13.5
SC Write 10.6
SC Mixed 10.7
33% 11.6 GB/s
Latency 107
38% 107 ns
Poor: 31%
This bench: 37.1%
Great: 65%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Aurora R12 Builds (Compare 2,109 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 181%
UFO
Desktop
Desktop 103%
UFO
Workstation
Workstation 177%
UFO

System: Alienware Aurora R12

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 71% - Very good Total price: $625
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