Alienware 14

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU, SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (79th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 21 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
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 65.7%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Boot DriveThe boot partition is located on a mechanical or hybrid drive. Moving the system to an SSD will yield far faster boot times, better system responsiveness and faster application load times.
Memory8GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's sufficient for the vast majority of games. 8GB is also enough for moderate file and system caches which result in a very responsive system.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Sub-optimal background CPU (19%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemAlienware 14  (all builds)
MotherboardAlienware 07MJ2Y
Memory5.6 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1024 x 768 - 32 Bit colors, 1024 x 768 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20180625
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJun 27 '19 at 05:11
Run Duration127 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 19%

 PC Performing above expectations (79th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-4200M-$39
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.5 GHz, turbo 3 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (99th percentile)
65.7% Good
Memory 90.9
1-Core 87.8
2-Core 152
67% 110 Pts
4-Core 238
8-Core 234
32% 236 Pts
64-Core 237
15% 237 Pts
Poor: 25%
This bench: 65.7%
Great: 63%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
HGST Travelstar 7K750 2.5" 750GB-$77
686GB free (System drive)
Firmware: JF4OA100
SusWrite @10s intervals: 93 78 81 81 42 90 MB/s
Performing as expected (45th percentile)
48.9% Average
Read 93
Write 95.8
Mixed 32.8
SusWrite 77.5
54% 74.8 MB/s
4K Read 0.6
4K Write 0.4
4K Mixed 0.4
77% 0.47 MB/s
Poor: 21%
This bench: 48.9%
Great: 68%
Adata DashDrive UV128 USB 3.0 32GB-$5
25GB free, PID db8a
Operating at USB 3.0 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 55 54 53 53 53 53 MB/s
Performing above expectations (83rd percentile)
30.1% Below average
Read 101
Write 58.2
Mixed 58.6
SusWrite 53.2
85% 67.8 MB/s
4K Read 3.4
4K Write 1
4K Mixed 1.5
98% 1.97 MB/s
Poor: 8%
This bench: 30.1%
Great: 37%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Samsung M471B5173QH0-YK0 2x4GB
2 of 2 slots used
8GB SODIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1600 MHz
Performing way above expectations (87th percentile)
54.5% Above average
MC Read 18.9
MC Write 20.7
MC Mixed 16.8
54% 18.8 GB/s
SC Read 14.3
SC Write 16.6
SC Mixed 17.1
46% 16 GB/s
Latency 65.9
61% 65.9 ns
Poor: 23%
This bench: 54.5%
Great: 57%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical 14 Builds (Compare 616 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 7%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 55%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 7%
Tree trunk

System: Alienware 14

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 59% - Above average Total price: $247
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