Dell XPS 8940

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way below expectations (12th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 88 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 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 typical workstation, and even moderate server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 81.9%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is very good.
Graphics122% is an outstanding 3D score, it's the bee's knees. This GPU can handle almost all 3D games at very high resolutions and ultra detail levels.
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
SystemDell XPS 8940  (all builds)
MotherboardDell 0K3CM7
Memory25.9 GB free of 32 GB @ 3.2 GHz
Display4096 x 2160 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20210401
Uptime0 Days
Run DateDec 06 '21 at 21:05
Run Duration126 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU10%
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 PC Performing way below expectations (12th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-11700-$217
U3E1, 1 CPU, 8 cores, 16 threads
Base clock 2.5 GHz, turbo 4.45 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (3rd percentile)
81.9% Excellent
Memory 69.2
1-Core 166
2-Core 328
98% 188 Pts
4-Core 506
8-Core 945
87% 726 Pts
64-Core 1570
97% 1570 Pts
Poor: 87%
This bench: 81.9%
Great: 106%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia RTX 3060-Ti-$340
Dell(1028 3971) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 2100 MHz, MLim: 3500 MHz, Ram: 8GB, Driver: 471.41
Performing below potential (15th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
122% Outstanding
Lighting 169
Reflection 154
Parallax 159
138% 161 fps
MRender 175
Gravity 117
Splatting 107
106% 133 fps
Poor: 116%
This bench: 122%
Great: 136%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 8ATF2G64AZ-3G2E1 2x16GB
2 of 4 slots used
32GB DIMM DDR4 3200 MHz clocked @ 2933 MHz
Performing below potential (16th percentile) - Ensure that the top XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
74.1% Very good
MC Read 37
MC Write 24.4
MC Mixed 21.2
79% 27.5 GB/s
SC Read 18.4
SC Write 19.7
SC Mixed 20
55% 19.4 GB/s
Latency 103
39% 103 ns
Poor: 70%
This bench: 74.1%
Great: 104%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical XPS 8940 Builds (Compare 10,170 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 125%
UFO
Desktop
Desktop 100%
UFO
Workstation
Workstation 123%
UFO

System: Dell XPS 8940

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 96% - Outstanding Total price: $557
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