Alienware 18

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (73rd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 27 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. Additionally this processor can handle very light workstation, and even some very light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 71.4%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Graphics57.7% 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)
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 99% 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.
SystemAlienware 18  (all builds)
MotherboardAlienware 01W2J2
Memory28.1 GB free of 32 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors, 1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20190722
Uptime0 Days
Run DateSep 26 '21 at 22:37
Run Duration182 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU1%
CPU Throttled 99%

 PC Performing above expectations (73rd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-4940MX
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2.1 GHz, turbo 2 GHz (avg)
Performing as expected (51st percentile)
71.4% Very good
Memory 79.6
1-Core 110
2-Core 222
77% 137 Pts
4-Core 341
8-Core 490
52% 416 Pts
64-Core 485
30% 485 Pts
Poor: 47%
This bench: 71.4%
Great: 80%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 980M
Dell(1028 05AB) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 1126 MHz, MLim: 1252 MHz, Ram: 8GB, Driver: 471.96
Performing way above expectations (94th percentile)
57.7% Above average
Lighting 80.8
Reflection 57.7
Parallax 45.7
66% 61.4 fps
MRender 57.3
Gravity 50.7
Splatting 47
42% 51.7 fps
Poor: 29%
This bench: 57.7%
Great: 60%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 840 Evo mSATA 500GB
65GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EXT42B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 30 40 40 42 43 40 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 62% Great: 119%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Hynix HMT41GS6AFR8A-PB 4x8GB
4 of 4 slots used
32GB SODIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1600 MHz
Performing above expectations (74th percentile)
56.4% Above average
MC Read 21.2
MC Write 21.3
MC Mixed 16.4
56% 19.6 GB/s
SC Read 13.3
SC Write 21.2
SC Mixed 18.8
51% 17.8 GB/s
Latency 81.3
49% 81.3 ns
Poor: 42%
This bench: 56.4%
Great: 66%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

 SkillBench Score 32: 5R 2G 1B (High Scores)

Measures user input accuracy relative to the given hardware

Score Hit Rate Shots EFps 0.1% Low Refresh Rate Screen Resolution Monitor
32% 6% 143 317 229 60 18.5" 1536 864 SDC4C48
History: Score 1: 0R 0G 1B | Score 32: 5R 2G 1B
Typical 18 Builds (Compare 365 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 21%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 68%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 18%
Surfboard

System: Alienware 18

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 57% - Above average Total price: $239
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