Alienware 17 R5

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 36%
Jet ski
Desktop
Desktop 65%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 31%
Sail boat
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (21st percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 79 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 average single core score, this CPU can handle browsing the web, email, video playback and the majority of general computing tasks including light gaming when coupled with an appropriate GPU. Finally, with a gaming score of 56.6%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics53.9% is a reasonable 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle the majority of recent games but it will struggle with resolutions greater than 1080p at ultra detail levels. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive109% is a very good SSD score. This drive is suitable for moderate workstation use, it will facilitate fast boots, responsive applications and ensure minimum IO wait times.
Memory16GB 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 VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Very high background CPU (34%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemAlienware 17 R5  (all builds)
MotherboardAlienware Alienware 17 R5
Memory8.8 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.4 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20200708
Uptime8.6 Days
Run DateJan 09 '22 at 22:07
Run Duration131 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 34%

 PC Performing below expectations (21st percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-8750H
U3E1, 1 CPU, 6 cores, 12 threads
Base clock 2.2 GHz, turbo 2.1 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (16th percentile)
56.6% Above average
Memory 76.2
1-Core 52.2
2-Core 98.8
48% 75.7 Pts
4-Core 200
8-Core 362
34% 281 Pts
64-Core 491
30% 491 Pts
Poor: 42%
This bench: 56.6%
Great: 86%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1070 (Mobile)
Dell(1028 0877) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 1911 MHz, MLim: 2002 MHz, Ram: 8GB, Driver: 497.29
Performing below potential (9th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
53.9% Above average
Lighting 67.7
Reflection 104
Parallax 50
55% 73.8 fps
MRender 63.2
Gravity 54.8
Splatting 68.6
52% 62.2 fps
Poor: 48%
This bench: 53.9%
Great: 82%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Toshiba XG5 NVMe PCIe M.2 256GB-$33
130GB free (System drive)
Firmware: AADA4106 Max speed: PCIe 16,000 MB/s
SusWrite @10s intervals: 206 251 249 244 210 283 MB/s
Performing below expectations (39th percentile)
109% Outstanding
Read 1,166
Write 328
Mixed 383
SusWrite 240
116% 529 MB/s
4K Read 20.9
4K Write 62.2
4K Mixed 30.2
103% 37.8 MB/s
DQ Read 382
DQ Write 317
DQ Mixed 282
230% 327 MB/s
Poor: 73%
This bench: 109%
Great: 193%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown KMKYF9-MIB 2x8GB
2 of 2 slots used
16GB SODIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2400 MHz
Performing below expectations (22nd percentile)
66.6% Good
MC Read 26.4
MC Write 25.7
MC Mixed 21.5
70% 24.5 GB/s
SC Read 11.9
SC Write 20.9
SC Mixed 17
47% 16.6 GB/s
Latency 87.8
46% 87.8 ns
Poor: 46%
This bench: 66.6%
Great: 78%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical 17 R5 Builds (Compare 560 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 55%
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Desktop
Desktop 78%
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Workstation
Workstation 48%
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System: Alienware 17 R5

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 37% - Below average Total price: $33
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