Alienware 17 R5

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 57%
Gunboat
Desktop
Desktop 93%
Nuclear submarine
Workstation
Workstation 52%
Yacht
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (75th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 25 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 92.1%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is excellent.
Graphics56.1% 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)
Boot Drive107% 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.
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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (19%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemAlienware 17 R5  (all builds)
MotherboardAlienware Alienware 17 R5
Memory11.3 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.4 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors,
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20180529
Uptime0 Days
Run DateSep 07 '18 at 18:44
Run Duration125 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 19%

 PC Performing above expectations (75th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-8750H
U3E1, 1 CPU, 6 cores, 12 threads
Base clock 2.2 GHz, turbo 3.95 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
92.1% Outstanding
Memory 94.4
1-Core 127
2-Core 245
88% 155 Pts
4-Core 483
8-Core 780
77% 632 Pts
64-Core 1,027
64% 1,027 Pts
Poor: 42%
This bench: 92.1%
Great: 86%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1060 (Mobile)
Dell(1028 0888) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 1911 MHz, MLim: 2002 MHz, Ram: 6GB, Driver: 399.7
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
56.1% Above average
Lighting 68.7
Reflection 75.9
Parallax 62.3
56% 69 fps
MRender 71.7
Gravity 63.3
Splatting 71.1
56% 68.7 fps
Poor: 35%
This bench: 56.1%
Great: 52%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Toshiba XG5 NVMe PCIe M.2 256GB-$33
88GB free (System drive)
Firmware: AADA4104 Max speed: PCIe 16,000 MB/s
SusWrite @10s intervals: 297 237 195 181 170 173 MB/s
Performing below expectations (37th percentile)
107% Outstanding
Read 815
Write 360
Mixed 415
SusWrite 209
99% 450 MB/s
4K Read 29.4
4K Write 95.9
4K Mixed 41.5
148% 55.6 MB/s
DQ Read 399
DQ Write 330
DQ Mixed 289
237% 340 MB/s
Poor: 73%
This bench: 107%
Great: 193%
HGST Travelstar 7K1000 2.5" 1TB
882GB free
Firmware: JB0OA3W0
SusWrite @10s intervals: 126 125 124 126 125 126 MB/s
Performing as expected (42nd percentile)
57.3% Above average
Read 74.1
Write 113
Mixed 28.2
SusWrite 125
62% 85.1 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 1.8
4K Mixed 0.6
129% 1.03 MB/s
Poor: 35%
This bench: 57.3%
Great: 75%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown HMA81GS6AFR8N-UH 802C0000802C 8ATF1G64HZ-2G6E1 16GB
2400, 2400 MHz
8192, 8192 MB
Performing way above expectations (98th percentile)
79.6% Very good
MC Read 30.4
MC Write 30.1
MC Mixed 22.1
79% 27.5 GB/s
SC Read 19.9
SC Write 33.1
SC Mixed 25.3
75% 26.1 GB/s
Latency 58.7
68% 58.7 ns
Poor: 44%
This bench: 79.6%
Great: 80%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

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Gaming 55%
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Desktop
Desktop 78%
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Workstation
Workstation 48%
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System: Alienware 17 R5

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 37% - Below average Total price: $33
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