Alienware Aurora R9

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU, SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (57th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 43 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
ProcessorWith an outstanding single core score, this CPU is the cat's whiskers: It demolishes everyday tasks such as web browsing, office apps and audio/video playback. Additionally this processor can handle moderate workstation, and even light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 92.3%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is excellent.
Boot DriveThe boot partition is located on a mechanical or hybrid drive. Moving the system to an SSD will yield far faster boot times, better system responsiveness and faster application load times.
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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (15%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
SystemAlienware Aurora R9  (all builds)
MotherboardAlienware 0T76PD
Memory3 GB free of 8 GB @ 2.4 GHz
Display3840 x 2160 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20191223
Uptime8.4 Days
Run DateSep 07 '21 at 06:06
Run Duration222 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 15%
Watch Gameplay: 1660S + 9400F How to compare your gameplay

 PC Performing as expected (57th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-9400-$161
U3E1, 1 CPU, 6 cores, 6 threads
Base clock 2.9 GHz, turbo 3.9 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
92.3% Outstanding
Memory 91.5
1-Core 128
2-Core 256
88% 158 Pts
4-Core 503
8-Core 710
76% 606 Pts
64-Core 744
46% 744 Pts
Poor: 78%
This bench: 92.3%
Great: 91%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1660S (Super)-$233
Dell(1028 3796) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 2100 MHz, MLim: 3500 MHz, Ram: 6GB, Driver: 461.37
Relative performance n/a - benchmarks incomplete
Lighting 87.6
Reflection 89.7
Parallax 82.7
71% 86.7 fps
Gravity 78.3
Splatting 70.2
65% 74.2 fps
Poor: 65% Great: 76%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
WD Blue 1TB (2012)-$37
825GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 13057113
SusWrite @10s intervals: 22 16 25 56 40 106 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (1st percentile)
19.7% Very poor
Read 24.6
Write 24.2
Mixed 21.2
SusWrite 44
21% 28.5 MB/s
4K Read 0.1
4K Write 0.5
4K Mixed 0.2
36% 0.27 MB/s
Poor: 52%
This bench: 19.7%
Great: 109%
Seagate Portable 1TB
931GB free
Firmware: 0712
SusWrite @10s intervals: 131 137 135 135 137 130 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (98th percentile)
71.5% Very good
Read 115
Write 114
Mixed 70.6
SusWrite 134
80% 108 MB/s
4K Read 1.3
4K Write 2
4K Mixed 0.9
191% 1.4 MB/s
Poor: 15%
This bench: 71.5%
Great: 68%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown X5H5PW-MIE 1x8GB
1 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2400 MHz
Performing below potential (29th percentile) - ensure that an XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
41.1% Average
MC Read 15.3
MC Write 13.8
MC Mixed 11.1
38% 13.4 GB/s
SC Read 12.8
SC Write 13.7
SC Mixed 12.9
38% 13.1 GB/s
Latency 64.9
62% 64.9 ns
Poor: 35%
This bench: 41.1%
Great: 49%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

 SkillBench Score 21: 2R 2G 5B (High Scores)

Measures user input accuracy relative to the given hardware

Score Hit Rate Shots EFps 0.1% Low Refresh Rate Screen Resolution Monitor
21% 26% 34 228 69 30 72.3" 1280 720 GSM0001 LG TV SSCR
History: Score 4: 0R 1G 1B | Score 21: 2R 2G 5B
Typical Aurora R9 Builds (Compare 878 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 120%
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Desktop
Desktop 94%
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Workstation
Workstation 109%
UFO

System: Alienware Aurora R9

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 76% - Very good Total price: $726
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