Dell XPS 8930

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 35%
Jet ski
Desktop
Desktop 94%
Nuclear submarine
Workstation
Workstation 34%
Sail boat
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (73rd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 27 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
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 typical workstation, and even moderate server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 92%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is excellent.
Graphics30.8% 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 Drive79.6% is a good SSD score. This drive enables fast boots, responsive applications and ensures minimum system IO wait times.
Memory32GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's far more than any current game requires. 32GB will also allow for large file and system caches, virtual machine hosting, software development, video editing and batch multimedia processing.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Sub-optimal background CPU (12%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
5 years ago, 5 years ago.
SystemDell XPS 8930  (all builds)
MotherboardDell 0DF42J
Memory20.7 GB free of 32 GB @ 2.7 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors,
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20180327
Uptime0.3 Days
Run DateMay 11 '18 at 14:49
Run Duration219 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 12%
Watch Gameplay: 1050-Ti + 9600K How to compare your gameplay

 PC Performing above expectations (73rd 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 4.25 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (87th percentile)
92% Outstanding
Memory 92.1
1-Core 137
2-Core 262
91% 164 Pts
4-Core 494
8-Core 855
82% 675 Pts
64-Core 1094
68% 1094 Pts
Poor: 75%
This bench: 92%
Great: 94%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1050-Ti-$59
Dell(1028 3512) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 1911 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 390.65
Performing way above expectations (85th percentile)
30.8% Below average
Lighting 38.3
Reflection 30.7
Parallax 40.9
31% 36.6 fps
MRender 37.7
Gravity 36.8
Splatting 35.2
30% 36.6 fps
Poor: 27%
This bench: 30.8%
Great: 33%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Crucial MX500 2TB-$120
1TB free (System drive)
Firmware: M3CR020 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (4th percentile)
79.6% Very good
Read 522
Write 391
Mixed 413
98% 442 MB/s
4K Read 27.2
4K Write 57.8
4K Mixed 21
99% 35.3 MB/s
DQ Read 119
DQ Write 128
DQ Mixed 20.4
44% 89 MB/s
Poor: 83%
This bench: 79.6%
Great: 125%
Seagate Expansion Desk 5TB
4.5TB free
Firmware: 9401
Performing above expectations (83rd percentile)
76.5% Very good
Read 159
Write 106
Mixed 90.8
88% 119 MB/s
4K Read 1.19
4K Write 4.19
4K Mixed 0.58
191% 1.99 MB/s
Poor: 14%
This bench: 76.5%
Great: 87%
Toshiba DT01ACA200 2TB-$50
174GB free
Firmware: MX4OAC70 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (99th percentile)
112% Outstanding
Read 199
Write 192
Mixed 159
137% 184 MB/s
4K Read 1.16
4K Write 2.08
4K Mixed 0.21
110% 1.15 MB/s
Poor: 49%
This bench: 112%
Great: 108%
WD My Book 25DA 8TB
4.5TB free, PID 25da
Operating at USB 3.0 Speed
Performing way above expectations (89th percentile)
64.4% Good
Read 159
Write 161
Mixed 160
207% 160 MB/s
4K Read 1
4K Write 1.96
4K Mixed 0.45
86% 1.13 MB/s
Poor: 15%
This bench: 64.4%
Great: 67%
WD My Book 25EE 8TB
2TB free, PID 25ee
Operating at USB 3.0 Speed
Performing above expectations (61st percentile)
72.3% Very good
Read 159
Write 159
Mixed 60.2
152% 126 MB/s
4K Read 1.72
4K Write 4.63
4K Mixed 0.97
197% 2.44 MB/s
Poor: 20%
This bench: 72.3%
Great: 98%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown CT8G4DFS8266.C8FD1 009C3616 8ATF1G64AZ-2G6H1 009C3616 CT8G4DFS8266.C8FD1 009C3616 8ATF1G64AZ-2G6H1 32GB
2666, 2666, 2666, 2666 MHz
8192, 8192, 8192, 8192 MB
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
86.7% Excellent
MC Read 31.7
MC Write 34.1
MC Mixed 26.5
88% 30.8 GB/s
SC Read 18.5
SC Write 34.8
SC Mixed 26.7
76% 26.7 GB/s
Latency 63.9
63% 63.9 ns
Poor: 80%
This bench: 86.7%
Great: 88%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical XPS 8930 Builds (Compare 6,384 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 32%
Sail boat
Desktop
Desktop 90%
Nuclear submarine
Workstation
Workstation 30%
Raft

System: Dell XPS 8930

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 93% - Outstanding Total price: $292
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