Dell XPS 8950

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU, SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (34th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 66 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 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 112%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is outstanding.
Memory16GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's more than sufficient for nearly all games. 16GB also allows for very large file and system caches, software development and batch photo editing/processing.
OS VersionWindows 11 is the most recent version of Windows.
SystemDell XPS 8950  (all builds)
MotherboardDell 0DYKKV
Memory7.1 GB free of 16 GB @ 4.8 GHz
Display3840 x 2160 - 32 Bit colors, 1760 x 1262 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 11
BIOS Date20230223
Uptime0.4 Days
Run DateApr 08 '23 at 16:09
Run Duration147 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU1%

 PC Performing below expectations (34th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-12700K-$215
U3E1, 1 CPU, 12 cores, 20 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 4.5 GHz (avg)
Performing below expectations (34th percentile)
112% Outstanding
Memory 74.4
1-Core 204
2-Core 403
117% 227 Pts
4-Core 794
8-Core 1,388
132% 1,091 Pts
64-Core 2,328
144% 2,328 Pts
Poor: 102%
This bench: 112%
Great: 123%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Nvme KBG50ZNS256G KIOXIA 256GB
114GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 11200108 Max speed: PCIe 16,000 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 2,185
Write 1,528
Mixed 1,408
378% 1,707 MB/s
4K Read 70.5
4K Write 196
4K Mixed 100
339% 122 MB/s
DQ Read 971
DQ Write 814
DQ Mixed 880
663% 888 MB/s
Poor: 78% Great: 272%
Nvme WD_BLACK SN850X HS 2000GB
2TB free
Firmware: 620281WD Max speed: PCIe 16,000 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 4,064
Write 4,348
Mixed 3,066
854% 3,826 MB/s
4K Read 55.1
4K Write 119
4K Mixed 66.5
232% 80.1 MB/s
DQ Read 1,099
DQ Write 885
DQ Mixed 977
736% 987 MB/s
Poor: 321% Great: 667%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown KF552C40-8 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM 22h 4800 MHz clocked @ 4400 MHz
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
131% Outstanding
MC Read 55.3
MC Write 47.3
MC Mixed 47.6
143% 50.1 GB/s
SC Read 18.2
SC Write 48.1
SC Mixed 26
88% 30.8 GB/s
Latency 91.7
44% 91.7 ns
Poor: 131%
This bench: 131%
Great: 140%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical XPS 8950 Builds (Compare 3,778 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 140%
UFO
Desktop
Desktop 110%
UFO
Workstation
Workstation 152%
UFO

System: Dell XPS 8950

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