Alienware M14xR1

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 8%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 61%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 8%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (64th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 36 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
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 63.5%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics4.86% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive91.2% is a very good SSD score. This drive is suitable for moderate workstation use, it will facilitate fast boots, responsive applications and ensure minimum IO wait times.
Memory8GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's sufficient for the vast majority of games. 8GB is also enough for moderate file and system caches which result in a very responsive system.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Very high background CPU (41%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
SystemAlienware M14xR1  (all builds)
MotherboardAlienware M14xR1
Memory5.7 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.3 GHz
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20110505
Uptime1.6 Days
Run DateFeb 23 '18 at 15:24
Run Duration87 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 41%

 PC Performing above expectations (64th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-2720QM-$85
CPU1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2.2 GHz, turbo 3 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (65th percentile)
63.5% Good
Memory 84.2
1-Core 74.8
2-Core 146
62% 102 Pts
4-Core 232
8-Core 370
37% 301 Pts
64-Core 397
25% 397 Pts
Poor: 29%
This bench: 63.5%
Great: 69%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GeForce GT 555M
Dell(1028 0491) 1.5GB
Driver: nvumdshimx.dll Ver. 23.21.13.9065
Performing way above expectations (85th percentile)
4.86% Terrible
Lighting 5.23
Reflection 6.46
Parallax 1.75
4% 4.48 fps
MRender 7.9
Gravity 5.67
Splatting 8.22
6% 7.26 fps
Poor: 3%
This bench: 4.86%
Great: 5%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Evo 500GB-$109
239GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EMT02B6Q Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (13th percentile)
91.2% Outstanding
Read 503
Write 368
Mixed 383
93% 418 MB/s
4K Read 36.7
4K Write 60
4K Mixed 37.9
136% 44.9 MB/s
DQ Read 187
DQ Write 111
DQ Mixed 73.5
75% 124 MB/s
Poor: 80%
This bench: 91.2%
Great: 134%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Hynix HMT351S6BFR8C-H9 2x4GB
2 of 4 slots used
8GB SODIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1333 MHz
Performing way above expectations (93rd percentile)
49.8% Average
MC Read 18
MC Write 17.6
MC Mixed 16.1
49% 17.2 GB/s
SC Read 14.2
SC Write 14.8
SC Mixed 14.2
41% 14.4 GB/s
Latency 73
55% 73 ns
Poor: 19%
This bench: 49.8%
Great: 51%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical M14xR1 Builds (Compare 155 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 6%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 52%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 6%
Tree trunk

System: Alienware M14xR1

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 30% - Poor Total price: $451
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