Dell Studio XPS 8100

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 22%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 58%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 16%
Surfboard
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (22nd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 78 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 an average single core score, this CPU can handle browsing the web, email, video playback and the majority of general computing tasks including light gaming when coupled with an appropriate GPU. Finally, with a gaming score of 43.4%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is below average.
Graphics45.4% is a reasonable 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle the majority of recent games but it will struggle with resolutions greater than 1080p at ultra detail levels. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive51.6% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
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.
High background CPU (22%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemDell Studio XPS 8100
MotherboardDell Studio XPS 8100  (all builds)
Memory9.2 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20100708
Uptime0.1 Days
Run DateMay 16 '21 at 14:31
Run Duration144 Seconds
Run User GBR-User
Background CPU 22%
Watch Gameplay: 570 + 9600K How to compare your gameplay

 PC Performing below expectations (22nd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5 650-$70
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 3.35 GHz (avg)
Performing below expectations (26th percentile)
43.4% Average
Memory 57.8
1-Core 75
2-Core 130
51% 87.4 Pts
4-Core 169
8-Core 171
23% 170 Pts
64-Core 168
10% 168 Pts
Poor: 33%
This bench: 43.4%
Great: 53%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD RX 570-$130
CLim: 1250 MHz, MLim: 1750 MHz, Ram: 8GB, Driver: 21.4.1
Performing below potential (56th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
45.4% Average
Lighting 57
Reflection 56.4
Parallax 78.2
46% 63.9 fps
MRender 59.2
Gravity 60.1
Splatting 43.3
43% 54.2 fps
Poor: 37%
This bench: 45.4%
Great: 49%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Sandisk SD7SB3Q128G 128GB
16GB free (System drive)
Firmware: X2180000
SusWrite @10s intervals: 180 210 205 193 189 191 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
51.6% Above average
Read 234
Write 222
Mixed 170
SusWrite 195
46% 205 MB/s
4K Read 17.5
4K Write 33.3
4K Mixed 20.5
70% 23.8 MB/s
DQ Read 206
DQ Write 176
DQ Mixed 132
115% 171 MB/s
Poor: 58%
This bench: 51.6%
Great: 99%
Samsung Spinpoint F3 1TB-$83
183GB free
Firmware: 1AJ10001
SusWrite @10s intervals: 86 85 83 81 81 81 MB/s
Performing below expectations (33rd percentile)
53.7% Above average
Read 104
Write 124
Mixed 66.5
SusWrite 82.7
69% 94.2 MB/s
4K Read 0.9
4K Write 2.8
4K Mixed 1.2
223% 1.63 MB/s
Poor: 39%
This bench: 53.7%
Great: 75%
WD My Passport 1TB
207GB free, PID 0748
Operating at USB 2.1 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 10 10 10 10 10 10 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (2nd percentile)
9.17% Terrible
Read 19.7
Write 9.5
Mixed 12.2
SusWrite 10.2
16% 12.9 MB/s
4K Read 0.4
4K Write 1.3
4K Mixed 0.5
63% 0.73 MB/s
Poor: 13%
This bench: 9.17%
Great: 45%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
CT51264BA1339.M16F 4x4GB
4 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM 1333 MHz
Performing way below expectations (14th percentile)
26.2% Poor
MC Read 8.7
MC Write 8.5
MC Mixed 10.1
26% 9.1 GB/s
SC Read 7.6
SC Write 6.4
SC Mixed 8
21% 7.33 GB/s
Latency 134
30% 134 ns
Poor: 26%
This bench: 26.2%
Great: 40%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Studio XPS 8100 Builds (Compare 668 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 22%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 72%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 18%
Surfboard

Motherboard: Dell Studio XPS 8100

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 61% - Good Total price: $488
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