Alienware Aurora R13

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (53rd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 47 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 intensive workstation, and even full-fledged server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 105%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is outstanding.
Boot Drive425% 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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (20%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU. 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
SystemAlienware Aurora R13  (all builds)
MotherboardAlienware 0C92D0
Memory21.2 GB free of 32 GB @ 4.8 GHz
Display3840 x 2160 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 11
BIOS Date20220706
Uptime1.9 Days
Run DateAug 17 '22 at 12:03
Run Duration286 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 20%
CPU Throttled 91%

 PC Performing as expected (53rd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i9-12900KF-$310
U3E1, 1 CPU, 16 cores, 24 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 4.65 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (2nd percentile)
105% Outstanding
Memory 75.5
1-Core 187
2-Core 381
111% 214 Pts
4-Core 721
8-Core 1,474
129% 1,098 Pts
64-Core 2,821
175% 2,821 Pts
Poor: 110%
This bench: 105%
Great: 124%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia RTX 3080-Ti-$660
Dell(1028 389D) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 2100 MHz, MLim: 4750 MHz, Ram: 12GB, Driver: 512.77
Relative performance n/a - benchmarks incomplete
Lighting 303
Reflection 296
Parallax 354
247% 318 fps
Gravity 257
Splatting 189
193% 223 fps
Poor: 162% Great: 225%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Nvme PM9A1 Samsung 1024GB
857GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 36308229 Max speed: PCIe 16,000 MB/s
SusWrite @10s intervals: 3356 1890 1882 1887 1890 1892 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (89th percentile)
425% Outstanding
Read 2,713
Write 3555
Mixed 2,657
SusWrite 2,133
624% 2,764 MB/s
4K Read 79.9
4K Write 230
4K Mixed 116
392% 142 MB/s
DQ Read 1568
DQ Write 1,323
DQ Mixed 1,459
1,089% 1,450 MB/s
Poor: 164%
This bench: 425%
Great: 444%
Nvme Samsung SSD 980 PRO with Heatsink 2TB
1.5TB free
Firmware: 4B2QGXA7 Max speed: PCIe 16,000 MB/s
SusWrite @10s intervals: 3280 3297 3291 3260 3286 3287 MB/s
Performing above expectations (63rd percentile)
469% Outstanding
Read 2,468
Write 3,198
Mixed 2,835
SusWrite 3,283
668% 2,946 MB/s
4K Read 60.3
4K Write 199
4K Mixed 101
326% 120 MB/s
DQ Read 1692
DQ Write 1,378
DQ Mixed 1,450
1,109% 1,507 MB/s
Poor: 273%
This bench: 469%
Great: 568%
WD WD101EFBX-68B0AN0 10TB
8TB free
Firmware: 85.00A85
SusWrite @10s intervals: 199 204 197 199 194 202 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (86th percentile)
115% Outstanding
Read 199
Write 198
Mixed 96.6
SusWrite 199
127% 173 MB/s
4K Read 2.7
4K Write 5.2
4K Mixed 1.2
342% 3.03 MB/s
Poor: 62%
This bench: 115%
Great: 118%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown HMCG78MEBUA081N 2x16GB
2 of 4 slots used
32GB DIMM 22h 4800 MHz clocked @ 4400 MHz
Performing below potential (26th percentile) - Ensure that the top XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
135% Outstanding
MC Read 57.1
MC Write 48.7
MC Mixed 50.3
149% 52 GB/s
SC Read 16.6
SC Write 49.9
SC Mixed 26.2
88% 30.9 GB/s
Latency 89.4
45% 89.4 ns
Poor: 122%
This bench: 135%
Great: 151%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Aurora R13 Builds (Compare 882 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 214%
UFO
Desktop
Desktop 116%
UFO
Workstation
Workstation 251%
UFO

System: Alienware Aurora R13

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 85% - Excellent Total price: $935
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