| PC Status | Overall this PC is performing below expectations (29th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 71 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. |
| 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 68%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average. |
| Graphics | 16.9% is a below average 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle older games but it will struggle to render recent games at resolutions greater than 1080p. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics) |
| Boot Drive | 50.2% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications. |
| 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. |
Run History
2 years ago, 2 years ago.
| System | Alienware M17x (all builds) |
| Motherboard | Alienware |
| Memory | 12.7 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.6 GHz |
| Display | 1920 x 1200 - 32 Bit colors |
| OS | Windows 10 |
| BIOS Date | 20110117 |
| Uptime | 0 Days |
| Run Date | Sep 25 '21 at 21:26 |
| Run Duration | 145 Seconds |
| Run User | USA-User |
| Background CPU | 2% |
PC Performing below expectations (29th 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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68%
Good
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65% 102 Pts
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34% 269 Pts
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19% 306 Pts
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| Graphics Card | Bench | 3D DX9 | 3D DX10 | 3D DX11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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AMD Radeon HD 8950
Dell(1028 043A) 2GB
CLim: 1075 MHz, MLim: 1375 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 21.5.2
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16.9%
Very poor
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16% 24.2 fps
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18% 22.3 fps
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| Memory Kit | Bench | Multi core | Single core | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Hynix HMT41GS6MFR8C-PB 2x8GB
2 of 2 slots used
16GB SODIMM DDR3 1600 MHz
Performing below potential (6th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP |
42.1%
Average
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39% 13.7 GB/s
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37% 12.8 GB/s
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69% 58 ns
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System Memory Latency Ladder
L1/L2/L3 CPU cache and main memory (DIMM) access latencies in nano seconds
SkillBench Score 0: 0R 0G 0B (High Scores)
Measures user input accuracy relative to the given hardware
| Score | Hit Rate | Shots | EFps | 0.1% Low | Refresh Rate | Screen | Resolution | Monitor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0% | 0% | 0 | 12 | 10 | 60 | 17.1" | 1280 720 | SEC5443 |
Typical M17x Builds (Compare 86 builds)
See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
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System: Alienware M17x
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| Core i7 Q 720Intel $220Bench 51%, 13,149 samples | 13x |
| Core i7 Q 820Intel $119Bench 52%, 2,269 samples | 9x |
| Core i7 X 920Intel $90Bench 57%, 998 samples | 9x |
| GPU |
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| Mobility Radeon HD 4870ATIBench 8%, 153 samples | 27x |
| Mobility Radeon HD 5870AMDBench 9%, 3,040 samples | 25x |
| GeForce GTX 260MNvidiaBench 5%, 1,120 samples | 7x |
| EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER | Value: 50% - Above average | Total price: $248 |