Alienware M17x

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 9%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 53%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 7%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (47th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 53 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
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 51.6%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics11.9% 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 Drive30.1% is low SSD score. With a better SSD this system will boot faster, make applications more responsive and reduce IO wait 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 7 is still a viable option, it's now 14 years and 9 months old. This system should be upgraded to Windows 10 which is generally faster and has an improved set of core utilities including better versions of explorer and task manager.
Run History
SystemAlienware M17x  (all builds)
MotherboardAlienware
Memory6.7 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.1 GHz
Display1862 x 1048 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20100428
Uptime0 Days
Run DateFeb 07 '17 at 21:50
Run Duration132 Seconds
Run User GRC-User
Background CPU7%

 PC Performing as expected (47th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core2 Extreme Q9300-$172
Socket 479, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.95 GHz
Performing way above expectations (94th percentile)
51.6% Above average
Memory 77
1-Core 41.7
2-Core 81.1
44% 66.6 Pts
4-Core 154
8-Core 157
21% 155 Pts
64-Core 163
10% 163 Pts
Poor: 32%
This bench: 51.6%
Great: 52%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia Quadro K3100M
Dell(1028 02A1) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 705 MHz, MLim: 800 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 368.39
Performing way above expectations (97th percentile)
11.9% Very poor
Lighting 14
Reflection 12.4
Parallax 15.7
11% 14 fps
MRender 17.4
Gravity 12.3
Splatting 17.6
13% 15.8 fps
Poor: 7%
This bench: 11.9%
Great: 11%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
SanDisk SSD Plus 120GB-$42
78GB free (System drive)
Firmware: Z23330RL Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing below potential (3rd percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
30.1% Below average
Read 132
Write 106
Mixed 97.5
25% 112 MB/s
4K Read 19.7
4K Write 32.1
4K Mixed 3.72
52% 18.5 MB/s
DQ Read 100
DQ Write 83.2
DQ Mixed 25.1
37% 69.6 MB/s
Poor: 35%
This bench: 30.1%
Great: 78%
WD Blue 2.5" 750GB-$71
125GB free
Firmware: 01.01A01 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing below expectations (28th percentile)
38.1% Below average
Read 70.6
Write 62
Mixed 18.2
37% 50.3 MB/s
4K Read 0.38
4K Write 1.68
4K Mixed 0.15
64% 0.74 MB/s
Poor: 22%
This bench: 38.1%
Great: 62%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 2x4GB
2 of 2 slots used
8GB DIMM 15h Reserved
Performing below potential (15th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
19.6% Very poor
MC Read 6.6
MC Write 5.5
MC Mixed 5.5
17% 5.87 GB/s
SC Read 6.6
SC Write 5.2
SC Mixed 6.2
17% 6 GB/s
Latency 86.2
46% 86.2 ns
Poor: 17%
This bench: 19.6%
Great: 65%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical M17x Builds (Compare 86 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 8%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 52%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 7%
Tree trunk

System: Alienware M17x

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 50% - Above average Total price: $248
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