Alienware Aurora R7

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 (33rd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 67 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 moderate workstation, and even light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 84.1%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is very good.
Graphics55.2% 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)
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 VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Run History
SystemAlienware Aurora R7  (all builds)
MotherboardAlienware 0VDT73
Memory9.1 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.7 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors,
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20171006
Uptime1.2 Days
Run DateFeb 13 '18 at 13:24
Run Duration88 Seconds
Run User AUS-User
Background CPU8%
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 PC Performing below expectations (33rd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-8700-$200
U3E1, 1 CPU, 6 cores, 12 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 3.75 GHz (avg)
Performing below expectations (25th percentile)
84.1% Excellent
Memory 79.1
1-Core 126
2-Core 242
82% 149 Pts
4-Core 478
8-Core 791
78% 635 Pts
64-Core 998
62% 998 Pts
Poor: 75%
This bench: 84.1%
Great: 94%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1060-6GB-$117
Dell(1028 11D7) ≥ 4GB; GV-N1060G1GAMING-6GD, Gigabyte G1 Gaming
CLim: 1911 MHz, MLim: 2002 MHz, Ram: 6GB, Driver: 390.65
Performing below potential (44th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
55.2% Above average
Lighting 70.1
Reflection 68.1
Parallax 58.6
57% 65.6 fps
MRender 60.6
Gravity 63.1
Splatting 64
51% 62.6 fps
Poor: 51%
This bench: 55.2%
Great: 60%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Intel Optane+1.8TBHDD
1.5TB free (System drive)
Firmware: 15.8 Max speed: Unknown
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 43% Great: 97%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown M378A1K43CB2-CTD 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2666 MHz
Performing below expectations (32nd percentile)
77.1% Very good
MC Read 29.3
MC Write 30
MC Mixed 22.7
78% 27.3 GB/s
SC Read 17
SC Write 31.4
SC Mixed 26.6
71% 25 GB/s
Latency 82.2
49% 82.2 ns
Poor: 67%
This bench: 77.1%
Great: 87%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Aurora R7 Builds (Compare 5,183 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 91%
Nuclear submarine
Desktop
Desktop 90%
Nuclear submarine
Workstation
Workstation 83%
Aircraft carrier

System: Alienware Aurora R7

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 70% - Very good Total price: $633
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