Dell XPS 8950

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 232%
UFO
Desktop
Desktop 119%
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Workstation
Workstation 279%
UFO
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way above expectations (91st percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 9 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. This PC is likely operated by a technical master!
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 intensive workstation, and even full-fledged server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 120%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is outstanding.
Graphics198% is a record breaking 3D score, it's almost off the scale. This GPU can handle all 3D games at very high resolutions and ultra detail levels.
Boot Drive486% is an exceptional SSD score. This drive is suitable for heavy workstation use, it will facilitate fast boots, responsive applications and allow for fast transfers of multi-gigabyte files.
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 VersionWindows 11 is the most recent version of Windows.
CPU throttled at 91% by Windows. Ensure maximum processor state is set to 100% via Settings > System > Power & sleep > Additional power settings > Change plan settings > Change advanced power settings > Processor power management > Maximum processor state.
Run History
23 months ago, 23 months ago.
SystemDell XPS 8950  (all builds)
MotherboardDell 09D2HH
Memory25.5 GB free of 32 GB @ 4.8 GHz
Display3840 x 2160 - 32 Bit colors,
OSWindows 11
BIOS Date20220210
Uptime0 Days
Run DateMay 17 '22 at 20:44
Run Duration121 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU6%
CPU Throttled 91%
Watch Gameplay: 3080 + 9600K How to compare your gameplay

 PC Performing way above expectations (91st percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i9-12900K-$291
U3E1, 1 CPU, 16 cores, 24 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 4.75 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (78th percentile)
120% Outstanding
Memory 81.8
1-Core 216
2-Core 426
124% 241 Pts
4-Core 841
8-Core 1,667
148% 1,254 Pts
64-Core 2,979
184% 2,979 Pts
Poor: 107%
This bench: 120%
Great: 124%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia RTX 3080-$910
Dell(1028 C890) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 2100 MHz, MLim: 4750 MHz, Ram: 10GB, Driver: 472.08
Performing way above expectations (89th percentile)
198% Outstanding
Lighting 290
Reflection 262
Parallax 298
236% 283 fps
MRender 326
Gravity 242
Splatting 177
195% 248 fps
Poor: 163%
This bench: 198%
Great: 202%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Nvme PM9A1 Samsung 1024GB
868GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 36308229 Max speed: PCIe 16,000 MB/s
SusWrite @10s intervals: 2414 3310 3635 2745 1651 1674 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
486% Outstanding
Read 3,078
Write 3,899
Mixed 3,088
SusWrite 2,571
714% 3,159 MB/s
4K Read 89.7
4K Write 250
4K Mixed 129
434% 156 MB/s
DQ Read 1,674
DQ Write 1,501
DQ Mixed 1,603
1,198% 1,593 MB/s
Poor: 164%
This bench: 486%
Great: 444%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown CG78MEBUA081N 2x16GB
2 of 4 slots used
32GB DIMM 22h 4800 MHz clocked @ 4400 MHz
Performing below potential (97th percentile) - Ensure that the top XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
151% Outstanding
MC Read 60.8
MC Write 58.4
MC Mixed 55.4
166% 58.2 GB/s
SC Read 20.1
SC Write 52.8
SC Mixed 26.3
94% 33.1 GB/s
Latency 77.3
52% 77.3 ns
Poor: 130%
This bench: 151%
Great: 151%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical XPS 8950 Builds (Compare 3,760 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 140%
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Desktop
Desktop 110%
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Workstation
Workstation 152%
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System: Dell XPS 8950

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 89% - Excellent Total price: $340
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