Alienware x17 R1

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (38th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 62 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.
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 92.7%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is excellent.
Boot Drive252% is an exceptional SSD score. This drive is suitable for heavy workstation use, it will facilitate fast boots, responsive applications and allow for fast transfers of multi-gigabyte files.
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 VersionWindows 11 is the most recent version of Windows.
Sub-optimal background CPU (12%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU. CPU throttled at 78% by Windows. Ensure maximum processor state is set to 100% via Settings > System > Power & sleep > Additional power settings > Change plan settings > Change advanced power settings > Processor power management > Maximum processor state.
SystemAlienware x17 R1  (all builds)
MotherboardAlienware Alienware x17 R1
Memory19.9 GB free of 32 GB @ 3.2 GHz
Display3840 x 2160 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 11
BIOS Date20210908
Uptime0.6 Days
Run DateDec 28 '21 at 15:30
Run Duration127 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 12%
CPU Throttled 78%

 PC Performing below expectations (38th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i9-11980HK
U3E1, 1 CPU, 8 cores, 16 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz, turbo 4.55 GHz (avg)
Performing as expected (56th percentile)
92.7% Outstanding
Memory 72.5
1-Core 170
2-Core 333
100% 192 Pts
4-Core 605
8-Core 983
97% 794 Pts
64-Core 1,567
97% 1,567 Pts
Poor: 90%
This bench: 92.7%
Great: 98%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia RTX 3080 (Laptop)
Dell(1028 0A99) ≥ 4GB
Driver: nvldumdx.dll Ver. 30.0.14.7175
Relative performance n/a - benchmarks incomplete
Lighting 216
Reflection 192
Parallax 189
176% 199 fps
Gravity 143
Splatting 117
114% 130 fps
Poor: 96% Great: 144%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Nvme PC711 SK hynix 512GB
116GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 41001131 Max speed: PCIe 16,000 MB/s
SusWrite @10s intervals: 871 806 788 743 742 708 MB/s
Performing as expected (50th percentile)
252% Outstanding
Read 2,007
Write 1,547
Mixed 1,452
SusWrite 776
323% 1,446 MB/s
4K Read 68.5
4K Write 145
4K Mixed 87.2
292% 100 MB/s
DQ Read 1107
DQ Write 400
DQ Mixed 945
648% 817 MB/s
Poor: 177%
This bench: 252%
Great: 317%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown HMAA2GS6CJR8N-XN 2x16GB
2 of 2 slots used
32GB SODIMM DDR4 clocked @ 3200 MHz
Performing below potential (7th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
76.7% Very good
MC Read 32.3
MC Write 29.7
MC Mixed 22.9
81% 28.3 GB/s
SC Read 17.1
SC Write 26.5
SC Mixed 18.3
59% 20.6 GB/s
Latency 95.7
42% 95.7 ns
Poor: 75%
This bench: 76.7%
Great: 101%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical x17 R1 Builds (Compare 423 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 14%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 84%
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Workstation
Workstation 14%
Tree trunk

System: Alienware x17 R1

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