Dell XPS 8940

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 8%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 63%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 7%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way below expectations (19th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 81 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 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 60.1%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics4.61% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive94.8% 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 VersionWindows 11 is the most recent version of Windows.
Sub-optimal background CPU (20%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemDell XPS 8940  (all builds)
MotherboardDell 0K3CM7
Memory6.4 GB free of 16 GB @ 3.2 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 11
BIOS Date20211007
Uptime0.1 Days
Run DateMay 27 '22 at 20:26
Run Duration241 Seconds
Run User CAN-User
Background CPU 20%

 PC Performing way below expectations (19th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-11400-$134
U3E1, 1 CPU, 6 cores, 12 threads
Base clock 2.6 GHz, turbo 3.1 GHz (avg)
Relative performance (0th percentile)
60.1% Good
Memory 51.2
1-Core 140
2-Core 250
77% 147 Pts
4-Core 376
8-Core 501
56% 438 Pts
64-Core 575
36% 575 Pts
Poor: 89%
This bench: 60.1%
Great: 101%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel UHD Graphics 730
Dell(1028 09C5) 1GB
Driver: igdumdim64.dll Ver. 27.20.100.9664
Performing below expectations (27th percentile)
4.61% Terrible
Lighting 6.7
Reflection 88.7
Parallax 8.2
6% 34.5 fps
MRender 11.6
Gravity 1
Splatting 0.2
3% 4.27 fps
Poor: 4%
This bench: 4.61%
Great: 7%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Cl1-3d512-q11 NVMe SSSTC 512GB
354GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 22321116 Max speed: PCIe 16,000 MB/s
SusWrite @10s intervals: 216 185 200 188 200 201 MB/s
Performing below expectations (27th percentile)
94.8% Outstanding
Read 653
Write 426
Mixed 182
SusWrite 198
81% 365 MB/s
4K Read 34.9
4K Write 118
4K Mixed 22.8
145% 58.6 MB/s
DQ Read 436
DQ Write 217
DQ Mixed 248
205% 300 MB/s
Poor: 72%
This bench: 94.8%
Great: 162%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown M378A1G44BB0-CWE 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 3200 MHz clocked @ 2933 MHz
Performing below potential (5th percentile) - Ensure that the top XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
45.2% Average
MC Read 19.5
MC Write 15.8
MC Mixed 14.6
48% 16.6 GB/s
SC Read 11.9
SC Write 12.4
SC Mixed 12.5
35% 12.3 GB/s
Latency 156
26% 156 ns
Poor: 45%
This bench: 45.2%
Great: 78%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical XPS 8940 Builds (Compare 10,197 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 125%
UFO
Desktop
Desktop 100%
UFO
Workstation
Workstation 123%
UFO

System: Dell XPS 8940

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 95% - Outstanding Total price: $565
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