Dell Studio XPS 9100

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (30th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 70 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 good single core score, this CPU can easily handle the majority of general computing tasks. Despite its good single core score this processor isn't appropriate for workstation use due to its relatively weak multi-core performance. Finally, with a gaming score of 58.8%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics59.3% 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)
Memory12GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's more than sufficient for nearly all games. 12GB 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.
High background CPU (24%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
16 months ago, 14 months ago.
SystemDell Studio XPS 9100  (all builds)
MotherboardDell 05DN3X
Memory5.6 GB free of 12 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20101021
Uptime0.1 Days
Run DateJan 22 '23 at 18:25
Run Duration174 Seconds
Run User CAN-User
Background CPU 24%

 PC Performing below expectations (30th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7 930-$149
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2.8 GHz, turbo 2.9 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (18th percentile)
58.8% Above average
Memory 78.3
1-Core 68.4
2-Core 128
56% 91.4 Pts
4-Core 218
8-Core 289
32% 254 Pts
64-Core 304
19% 304 Pts
Poor: 52%
This bench: 58.8%
Great: 72%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 980-$500
CLim: 1531 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 528.02
Performing below potential (55th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
59.3% Above average
Lighting 72.7
Reflection 87.1
Parallax 76.8
59% 78.9 fps
MRender 76.2
Gravity 74.7
Splatting 68.4
59% 73.1 fps
Poor: 53%
This bench: 59.3%
Great: 66%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Evo 250GB-$100
42GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EMT02B6Q
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
Read 243
Write 227
Mixed 219
51% 230 MB/s
4K Read 24
4K Write 37
4K Mixed 29.9
94% 30.3 MB/s
DQ Read 204
DQ Write 190
DQ Mixed 198
148% 197 MB/s
Poor: 72% Great: 124%
Samsung HD502HJ 500GB-$50
225GB free
Firmware: 1AJ10002
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 118
Write 48.7
Mixed 67.4
58% 78 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 2.7
4K Mixed 1.2
212% 1.53 MB/s
Poor: 30% Great: 77%
Samsung HD502HJ 500GB-$50
406GB free
Firmware: 1AJ10002
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 128
Write 50.4
Mixed 69.6
62% 82.6 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 3.2
4K Mixed 1.1
211% 1.67 MB/s
Poor: 30% Great: 77%
WD Elements 1TB
503GB free, PID 1048
Operating at USB 2.1 Speed
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 32.1
Write 25.7
Mixed 22.9
33% 26.9 MB/s
4K Read 0.5
4K Write 1.9
4K Mixed 0.8
94% 1.07 MB/s
Poor: 12% Great: 43%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Samsung M378B5773CH0-CH9 6x2GB
6 of 6 slots used
12GB DIMM 1333 MHz
Performing way below expectations (15th percentile)
47.2% Average
MC Read 17.4
MC Write 15.2
MC Mixed 18.1
48% 16.9 GB/s
SC Read 10.1
SC Write 12
SC Mixed 12.8
33% 11.6 GB/s
Latency 83.7
48% 83.7 ns
Poor: 47%
This bench: 47.2%
Great: 52%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Studio XPS 9100 Builds (Compare 422 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 36%
Jet ski
Desktop
Desktop 72%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 29%
Raft

System: Dell Studio XPS 9100

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 75% - Very good Total price: $369
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