| PC Status | Overall this PC is performing below expectations (35th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 65 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. |
| Processor | With an average single core score, this CPU can handle browsing the web, email, video playback and the majority of general computing tasks including light gaming when coupled with an appropriate GPU. Finally, with a gaming score of 53.7%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average. |
| Graphics | 4.94% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics) |
| Boot Drive | 36.4% is low SSD score. With a better SSD this system will boot faster, make applications more responsive and reduce IO wait times. |
| 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 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.
| System | Alienware M15x (all builds) |
| Motherboard | Alienware |
| Memory | 13.8 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.6 GHz |
| Display | 1600 x 900 - 32 Bit Farben |
| OS | Windows 10 |
| BIOS Date | 20110105 |
| Uptime | 0 Days |
| Run Date | Oct 06 '19 at 11:08 |
| Run Duration | 168 Seconds |
| Run User | CHE-User |
| Background CPU | 19% |
PC Performing below expectations (35th 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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53.7%
Above average
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47% 67.2 Pts
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21% 172 Pts
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14% 219 Pts
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| Graphics Card | Bench | 3D DX9 | 3D DX10 | 3D DX11 |
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Nvidia GeForce GTX 260M
Dell(1028 02A2) 1GB
Ram: 1GB, Driver: 342.1
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4.94%
Terrible
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5% 5.39 fps
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5% 5.69 fps
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| Drives | Bench | Sequential | Random 4k | Deep queue 4k |
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Toshiba OCZ TL100 120GB-$80
35GB free (System drive)
Firmware: SBFZ10.3
SusWrite @10s intervals: 60 44 52 79 60 31 MB/s
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36.4%
Below average
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35% 158 MB/s
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57% 18.8 MB/s
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87% 137 MB/s
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Hitachi HTS545050A7E660 500GB
70GB free
Firmware: GG2ZBG00
SusWrite @10s intervals: 1.1 1.2 1.2 0.9 2 1.4 MB/s
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17.8%
Very poor
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12% 16.7 MB/s
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50% 0.37 MB/s
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| Memory Kit | Bench | Multi core | Single core | Latency |
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Unknown SGN08G64E2BD2SA-DC 2x8GB
2 of 2 slots used
16GB SODIMM DDR3 1600 MHz
Performing below potential (17th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP |
36.8%
Below average
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36% 12.7 GB/s
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24% 8.33 GB/s
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55% 72.2 ns
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System Memory Latency Ladder
L1/L2/L3 CPU cache and main memory (DIMM) access latencies in nano seconds
Typical M15x Builds (Compare 145 builds)
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System: Alienware M15x
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| Core i7 Q 740Intel $190Bench 54%, 13,278 samples | 49x |
| Core i7 Q 720Intel $220Bench 51%, 13,149 samples | 46x |
| Core i7 Q 840Intel $85Bench 56%, 1,339 samples | 10x |
| GPU |
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| GeForce GTX 260MNvidiaBench 5%, 1,120 samples | 42x |
| GeForce GTX 460MNvidiaBench 6%, 3,887 samples | 24x |
| Mobility Radeon HD 5730AMDBench 4%, 2,535 samples | 20x |
| EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER | Value: 54% - Above average | Total price: $218 |