Dell Studio XPS 9100

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 9%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 64%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 8%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (36th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 64 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 68.2%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics7.17% is a very low 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can only handle very basic 3D games but it's fine for general computing tasks.
Boot Drive42.7% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
Memory12GB 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 VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Sub-optimal background CPU (12%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemDell Studio XPS 9100  (all builds)
MotherboardDell 05DN3X
Memory0.6 GB free of 12 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display2560 x 1440 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20101021
Uptime3 Days
Run DateJul 22 '19 at 22:52
Run Duration160 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 12%

 PC Performing below expectations (36th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7 930-$199
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2.8 GHz, turbo 2.9 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (79th percentile)
68.2% Good
Memory 90.2
1-Core 74.6
2-Core 136
62% 100 Pts
4-Core 256
8-Core 340
38% 298 Pts
64-Core 303
19% 303 Pts
Poor: 52%
This bench: 68.2%
Great: 72%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD Radeon HD 6670
Dell(1028 0B0E) 1GB
Driver: aticfx64.dll Ver. 15.201.1151.1008
Performing way above expectations (88th percentile)
7.17% Terrible
Lighting 9.13
Reflection 8.92
Parallax 7.12
7% 8.39 fps
MRender 8.76
Gravity 6.43
Splatting 8.87
7% 8.02 fps
Poor: 5%
This bench: 7.17%
Great: 7%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Intel 530 Series 120GB-$79
40GB free (System drive)
Firmware: DC22
SusWrite @10s intervals: 82 76 86 101 47 94 MB/s
Performing below potential (2nd percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
42.7% Average
Read 208
Write 137
Mixed 142
SusWrite 81
32% 142 MB/s
4K Read 20.3
4K Write 34
4K Mixed 21.7
77% 25.3 MB/s
DQ Read 152
DQ Write 107
DQ Mixed 52.7
60% 104 MB/s
Poor: 51%
This bench: 42.7%
Great: 79%
Hitachi Deskstar 7K1000.C 1TB-$40
806GB free
Firmware: JP4OA3MA
SusWrite @10s intervals: 72 69 63 69 67 63 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (14th percentile)
41.4% Average
Read 77
Write 71.7
Mixed 40
SusWrite 67
47% 63.9 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 1.3
4K Mixed 0.5
109% 0.83 MB/s
Poor: 30%
This bench: 41.4%
Great: 74%
Generic- SD/MMC 129GB
117GB free, PID 0151
Operating at USB 2.0 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 12 14 14 14 14 15 MB/s
Performing below expectations (25th percentile)
7.87% Terrible
Read 19
Write 14.3
Mixed 12.5
SusWrite 13.8
20% 14.9 MB/s
4K Read 2.4
4K Write 0.5
4K Mixed 1
60% 1.3 MB/s
Poor: 8%
This bench: 7.87%
Great: 9%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Samsung M378B5673FH0-CH9 M378B5273DH0-CH9 M378B5673FH0-CH9 M378B5273DH0-CH9 12GB
1333, 1333, 1333, 1333 MHz
2048, 4096, 2048, 4096 MB
Performing below potential (12th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
40.1% Average
MC Read 14.2
MC Write 13.5
MC Mixed 12.8
39% 13.5 GB/s
SC Read 10.6
SC Write 10.6
SC Mixed 11.9
32% 11 GB/s
Latency 67
60% 67 ns
Poor: 35%
This bench: 40.1%
Great: 53%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Studio XPS 9100 Builds (Compare 422 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 36%
Jet ski
Desktop
Desktop 72%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 29%
Raft

System: Dell Studio XPS 9100

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 71% - Very good Total price: $429
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