| PC Status | Overall this PC is performing as expected (50th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 50 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. |
| Processor | With 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 69.5%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average. |
| Graphics | 25.3% is a below average 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle older games but it will struggle to render recent games at resolutions greater than 1080p. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics) |
| Boot Drive | 56% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications. |
| Memory | 16GB 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 Version | Although Windows 7 is still a viable option, it's now 14 years and 8 months old. This system should be upgraded to Windows 10 which is generally faster and has an improved set of core utilities including better versions of explorer and task manager. |
Sub-optimal background CPU (15%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
| System | Alienware M17x (all builds) |
| Motherboard | Alienware |
| Memory | 13.2 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.6 GHz |
| Display | 1920 x 1200 - 32 Bit colors |
| OS | Windows 7 |
| BIOS Date | 20110117 |
| Uptime | 0 Days |
| Run Date | Dec 30 '17 at 17:42 |
| Run Duration | 86 Seconds |
| Run User | USA-User |
| Background CPU | 15% |
PC Performing as expected (50th percentile)
Actual performance vs. expectations. The graphs show user score (x) vs user score frequency (y).
| Processor | Bench | Normal | Heavy | Server |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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69.5%
Good
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66% 107 Pts
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38% 309 Pts
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24% 391 Pts
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| Graphics Card | Bench | 3D DX9 | 3D DX10 | 3D DX11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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AMD R9 M290X
Dell(1028 043A) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 900 MHz, MLim: 1250 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 17.12.2
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25.3%
Poor
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26% 33 fps
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24% 28.6 fps
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| Drive | Bench | Sequential | Random 4k | Deep queue 4k |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Micron M600 512GB
386GB free (System drive)
Firmware: MU05 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
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56%
Above average
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57% 253 MB/s
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74% 25.4 MB/s
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68% 128 MB/s
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| Memory Kit | Bench | Multi core | Single core | Latency |
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Hynix HMT41GS6MFR8C-PB 2x8GB
2 of 2 slots used
16GB SODIMM DDR3 1600 MHz
Performing below potential (11th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP |
44.4%
Average
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43% 14.9 GB/s
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35% 12.1 GB/s
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67% 59.8 ns
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System Memory Latency Ladder
L1/L2/L3 CPU cache and main memory (DIMM) access latencies in nano seconds
Typical M17x Builds (Compare 86 builds)
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System: Alienware M17x
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| Core i7 Q 720Intel $220Bench 51%, 13,149 samples | 13x |
| Core i7 Q 820Intel $119Bench 52%, 2,269 samples | 9x |
| Core i7 X 920Intel $90Bench 57%, 998 samples | 9x |
| GPU |
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| Mobility Radeon HD 4870ATIBench 8%, 153 samples | 27x |
| Mobility Radeon HD 5870AMDBench 9%, 3,040 samples | 25x |
| GeForce GTX 260MNvidiaBench 5%, 1,120 samples | 7x |
| EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER | Value: 50% - Above average | Total price: $248 |