Dell XPS 17 9720

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (70th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 30 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 intensive workstation, and even full-fledged server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 104%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is outstanding.
Boot Drive314% 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 VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
CPU throttled at 89% 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.
Run History
23 months ago, 23 months ago.
SystemDell XPS 17 9720  (all builds)
MotherboardDell 0W7GHH
Memory24.9 GB free of 32 GB @ 4.8 GHz
Display3840 x 2400 - 32 Bit colors,
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20220414
Uptime0 Days
Run DateMay 29 '22 at 07:34
Run Duration188 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU1%
CPU Throttled 89%

 PC Performing above expectations (70th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i9-12900HK
U3E1, 1 CPU, 14 cores, 20 threads
Base clock 2.5 GHz, turbo 4.2 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (94th percentile)
104% Outstanding
Memory 69.8
1-Core 207
2-Core 417
117% 231 Pts
4-Core 742
8-Core 1,322
124% 1,032 Pts
64-Core 2,075
128% 2,075 Pts
Poor: 95%
This bench: 104%
Great: 105%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Nvme SHGP31-2000GM 2TB
2TB free (System drive)
Firmware: 31060C20 Max speed: PCIe 16,000 MB/s
SusWrite @10s intervals: 1583 1648 1558 1510 1515 1475 MB/s
Performing as expected (46th percentile)
314% Outstanding
Read 2,096
Write 1490
Mixed 1,193
SusWrite 1,548
354% 1,582 MB/s
4K Read 53.4
4K Write 191
4K Mixed 86
292% 110 MB/s
DQ Read 1,446
DQ Write 563
DQ Mixed 1,062
770% 1,024 MB/s
Poor: 139%
This bench: 314%
Great: 409%
SanDisk Ultra USB 3.0 32GB-$8
25GB free, PID 5581
Operating at USB 3.0 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 27 49 49 49 49 49 MB/s
Performing as expected (41st percentile)
24.5% Poor
Read 82.7
Write 46.7
Mixed 27.6
SusWrite 45.3
62% 50.6 MB/s
4K Read 4.7
4K Write 0.5
4K Mixed 1.1
72% 2.1 MB/s
Poor: 11%
This bench: 24.5%
Great: 38%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown MTC8C1084S1SC48BA1 2x16GB
2 of 2 slots used
32GB SODIMM 22h clocked @ 4800 MHz
Performing way above expectations (97th percentile)
149% Outstanding
MC Read 61.6
MC Write 56
MC Mixed 55.9
165% 57.8 GB/s
SC Read 22.6
SC Write 49.1
SC Mixed 30.9
98% 34.2 GB/s
Latency 102
39% 102 ns
Poor: 96%
This bench: 149%
Great: 149%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical XPS 17 9720 Builds (Compare 789 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 27%
Raft
Desktop
Desktop 101%
UFO
Workstation
Workstation 28%
Raft

System: Dell XPS 17 9720

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