Alienware Aurora R6

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way above expectations (94th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 6 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. This PC is likely operated by a technical master!
ProcessorWith a brilliant single core score, this CPU is the business: It demolishes everyday tasks such as web browsing, office apps and audio/video playback. Additionally this processor can handle light workstation, and even some light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 85.6%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is very good.
Graphics17.7% is a below average 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle older games but it will struggle to render recent games at resolutions greater than 1080p. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
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 VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Run History
SystemAlienware Aurora R6  (all builds)
MotherboardAlienware 07HV66
Memory12.6 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.4 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20170605
Uptime0.3 Days
Run DateJul 19 '18 at 04:31
Run Duration112 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU8%
Watch Gameplay: 1060-6GB + 9600K How to compare your gameplay

 PC Performing way above expectations (94th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-7600K-$190
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.8 GHz, turbo 4 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (92nd percentile)
85.6% Excellent
Memory 82.8
1-Core 101
2-Core 258
80% 147 Pts
4-Core 512
8-Core 496
68% 504 Pts
64-Core 491
30% 491 Pts
Poor: 59%
This bench: 85.6%
Great: 89%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1060-6GB-$117
Dell(1028 11D7) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 1911 MHz, MLim: 2002 MHz, Ram: 6GB, Driver: 398.36
Relative performance (0th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
17.7% Very poor
Lighting 20
Reflection 23.1
Parallax 18.8
16% 20.6 fps
MRender 28.6
Gravity 20
Splatting 26.1
20% 24.9 fps
Poor: 51%
This bench: 17.7%
Great: 60%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Intel Optane+1.8TBHDD
582GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 15.8
SusWrite @10s intervals: 121 76 91 66 13 14 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 43% Great: 97%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston KYXC0V-MID 1x16GB
1 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2400 MHz
Performing way above expectations (96th percentile)
46.1% Average
MC Read 16.1
MC Write 16.4
MC Mixed 14.1
44% 15.5 GB/s
SC Read 12.7
SC Write 16.8
SC Mixed 15.5
43% 15 GB/s
Latency 75.5
53% 75.5 ns
Poor: 35%
This bench: 46.1%
Great: 46%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

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Gaming
Gaming 64%
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Desktop
Desktop 83%
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Workstation
Workstation 55%
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System: Alienware Aurora R6

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 112% - Outstanding Total price: $299
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