Dell XPS 8940

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (35th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 65 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 a brilliant single core score, this CPU is the business: 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 80.8%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is very good.
Boot Drive122% 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.
SystemDell XPS 8940  (all builds)
MotherboardDell 0427JK
Memory21.7 GB free of 32 GB @ 3.2 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors,
OSWindows 11
BIOS Date20220713
Uptime0 Days
Run DateSep 15 '22 at 17:03
Run Duration137 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 20%

 PC Performing below expectations (35th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-11700-$225
U3E1, 1 CPU, 8 cores, 16 threads
Base clock 2.5 GHz, turbo 4.4 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (3rd percentile)
80.8% Excellent
Memory 61.3
1-Core 144
2-Core 287
86% 164 Pts
4-Core 536
8-Core 986
91% 761 Pts
64-Core 1536
95% 1536 Pts
Poor: 87%
This bench: 80.8%
Great: 106%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Nvme KINGSTON OM8PCP31024F-A01 1TB
52GB free (System drive)
Firmware: ECFK52.8 Max speed: PCIe 16,000 MB/s
SusWrite @10s intervals: 137 175 83 64 156 104 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (10th percentile)
122% Outstanding
Read 605
Write 629
Mixed 626
SusWrite 120
111% 495 MB/s
4K Read 33.1
4K Write 143
4K Mixed 59.5
202% 78.5 MB/s
DQ Read 527
DQ Write 712
DQ Mixed 693
503% 644 MB/s
Poor: 112%
This bench: 122%
Great: 248%
Seagate Barracuda 1TB (2016)-$39
931GB free
Firmware: 1001
SusWrite @10s intervals: 174 189 190 189 189 187 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (88th percentile)
108% Outstanding
Read 192
Write 173
Mixed 77.4
SusWrite 186
115% 157 MB/s
4K Read 0.8
4K Write 1.5
4K Mixed 0.9
161% 1.07 MB/s
Poor: 60%
This bench: 108%
Great: 113%
WD My Passport 2626 2TB
477GB free, PID 2626
Operating at USB 3.1 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 102 97 105 107 106 107 MB/s
Performing above expectations (72nd percentile)
49.6% Average
Read 93.7
Write 77.2
Mixed 64.2
SusWrite 104
114% 84.8 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 4.3
4K Mixed 0.3
159% 1.77 MB/s
Poor: 23%
This bench: 49.6%
Great: 65%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown NMUD480E85-3200E 4x8GB
4 of 4 slots used
32GB DIMM DDR4 3200 MHz clocked @ 2933 MHz
Performing below potential (3rd percentile) - Ensure that the top XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
66.4% Good
MC Read 32.1
MC Write 22.1
MC Mixed 20.3
71% 24.8 GB/s
SC Read 14.6
SC Write 16.8
SC Mixed 19
48% 16.8 GB/s
Latency 124
32% 124 ns
Poor: 70%
This bench: 66.4%
Great: 82%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical XPS 8940 Builds (Compare 10,197 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: 95% - Outstanding Total price: $565
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