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 (59th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 41 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 Drive431% 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
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 12:09
Run Duration285 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU2%
CPU Throttled 91%

 PC Performing as expected (59th 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 4.7 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (2nd percentile)
105% Outstanding
Memory 76.7
1-Core 202
2-Core 388
115% 222 Pts
4-Core 708
8-Core 1,413
125% 1,061 Pts
64-Core 2,716
168% 2,716 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 308
Reflection 295
Parallax 329
251% 310 fps
Gravity 256
Splatting 190
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: 3357 1888 1890 1883 1903 1905 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (91st percentile)
431% Outstanding
Read 2,762
Write 3,235
Mixed 2,865
SusWrite 2,138
621% 2,750 MB/s
4K Read 83.6
4K Write 226
4K Mixed 119
399% 143 MB/s
DQ Read 1,630
DQ Write 1,344
DQ Mixed 1,478
1,109% 1,484 MB/s
Poor: 164%
This bench: 431%
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: 3300 3320 3319 3303 3330 3290 MB/s
Performing above expectations (77th percentile)
494% Outstanding
Read 2,839
Write 3,352
Mixed 2,845
SusWrite 3,310
698% 3,087 MB/s
4K Read 70.5
4K Write 210
4K Mixed 107
355% 129 MB/s
DQ Read 1,648
DQ Write 1,430
DQ Mixed 1570
1,168% 1,549 MB/s
Poor: 273%
This bench: 494%
Great: 568%
WD WD101EFBX-68B0AN0 10TB
8TB free
Firmware: 85.00A85
SusWrite @10s intervals: 200 204 197 199 195 204 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (86th percentile)
115% Outstanding
Read 199
Write 189
Mixed 102
SusWrite 200
126% 172 MB/s
4K Read 2.2
4K Write 5.5
4K Mixed 1.3
338% 3 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 (40th percentile) - Ensure that the top XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
138% Outstanding
MC Read 58.2
MC Write 48.7
MC Mixed 52.8
152% 53.2 GB/s
SC Read 18.3
SC Write 47.8
SC Mixed 26.9
89% 31 GB/s
Latency 86.9
46% 86.9 ns
Poor: 122%
This bench: 138%
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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