| PC Status | Overall this PC is performing above expectations (77th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 23 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. |
| Processor | With 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 60.9%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average. |
| Graphics | 1.6% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics) |
| Memory | 12GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's more than sufficient for nearly all games. 12GB also allows for very large file and system caches, software development and batch photo editing/processing. |
| OS Version | Although Windows 8.1 is a recent version of Windows, it's worth upgrading to Windows 10 which has had several improvements made to the user interface including a better homescreen. |
Sub-optimal background CPU (16%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
| System | Alienware M17xR3 (all builds) |
| Motherboard | Alienware M17xR3 |
| Memory | 7.2 GB free of 12 GB @ 1.6 GHz |
| Display | 1600 x 900 - 32 Bit colors, 1600 x 900 - 32 Bit colors |
| OS | Windows 8.1 |
| BIOS Date | 20120210 |
| Uptime | 0.1 Days |
| Run Date | Apr 13 '21 at 22:21 |
| Run Duration | 89 Seconds |
| Run User | PAK-User |
| Background CPU | 16% |
PC Performing above expectations (77th 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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60.9%
Good
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57% 93.5 Pts
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35% 282 Pts
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21% 336 Pts
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| Graphics Card | Bench | 3D DX9 | 3D DX10 | 3D DX11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Intel HD 3000 (Mobile V1 1.1/1.2 GHz)
Dell(1028 04BA) 2GB
Driver: igdumd64.dll Ver. 9.17.10.4229
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1.6%
Terrible
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2% 1.93 fps
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2% 2.03 fps
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| Drive | Bench | Sequential | Random 4k | Deep queue 4k |
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Xstar 256GB 256GB
197GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 2012XKR
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44% 199 MB/s
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55% 21.8 MB/s
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69% 125 MB/s
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| Memory Kit | Bench | Multi core | Single core | Latency |
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Nanya NT4GC64B8HG0NS-DI 3x4GB
3 of 4 slots used
12GB SODIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1600 MHz
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49.4%
Average
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50% 17.6 GB/s
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36% 12.6 GB/s
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52% 77.4 ns
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System Memory Latency Ladder
L1/L2/L3 CPU cache and main memory (DIMM) access latencies in nano seconds
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System: Alienware M17xR3
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| Core i7-2670QMIntel $200Bench 56%, 51,169 samples | 70x |
| Core i7-2760QMIntel $130Bench 60%, 10,423 samples | 65x |
| Core i7-2630QMIntel $199Bench 55%, 39,605 samples | 45x |
| GPU |
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| HD 3000 (Mobile V1 1.1/1.2 GHz)IntelBench 2%, 209,058 samples | 67x |
| HD 3000 (Mobile V2 1.3 GHz)IntelBench 2%, 110,588 samples | 61x |
| GeForce GTX 580MNvidiaBench 13%, 434 samples | 45x |
| EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER | Value: 51% - Above average | Total price: $290 |