Alienware 13 R3

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 26%
Raft
Desktop
Desktop 69%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 21%
Surfboard
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way below expectations (12th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 88 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 61.1%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics39.5% is a below average 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle older games but it will struggle to render recent games at resolutions greater than 1080p. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive93.2% is a very good SSD score. This drive is suitable for moderate workstation use, it will facilitate fast boots, responsive applications and ensure minimum 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 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Very high background CPU (44%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU. 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 13 R3  (all builds)
MotherboardAlienware Alienware 13 R3
Memory1 GB free of 8 GB @ 2.4 GHz
Display3840 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors,
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20180125
Uptime2.3 Days
Run DateMay 16 '20 at 21:23
Run Duration137 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 44%
CPU Throttled 99%

 PC Performing way below expectations (12th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-7700HQ
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2.8 GHz, turbo 3.4 GHz (avg)
Performing below expectations (35th percentile)
61.1% Good
Memory 74.1
1-Core 87.1
2-Core 151
62% 104 Pts
4-Core 261
8-Core 370
40% 316 Pts
64-Core 415
26% 415 Pts
Poor: 38%
This bench: 61.1%
Great: 73%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1060 (Mobile)
Dell(1028 0770) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 1911 MHz, MLim: 2002 MHz, Ram: 6GB, Driver: 445.87
Performing below potential (11th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
39.5% Below average
Lighting 45.3
Reflection 53.2
Parallax 50.8
37% 49.8 fps
MRender 57.2
Gravity 47.7
Splatting 57.1
44% 54 fps
Poor: 35%
This bench: 39.5%
Great: 52%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Nvme CA3-8D256-Q11 NV 256GB
130GB free (System drive)
Firmware: C48110B Max speed: PCIe 16,000 MB/s
SusWrite @10s intervals: 209 194 171 176 170 177 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (5th percentile)
93.2% Outstanding
Read 1,066
Write 260
Mixed 256
SusWrite 183
96% 441 MB/s
4K Read 24.4
4K Write 37.8
4K Mixed 24.5
88% 28.9 MB/s
DQ Read 331
DQ Write 217
DQ Mixed 269
202% 272 MB/s
Poor: 93%
This bench: 93.2%
Great: 195%
CT1000MX500SSD4 1TB
49GB free
Firmware: M3CR023
SusWrite @10s intervals: 332 303 337 331 327 375 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (3rd percentile)
81% Excellent
Read 416
Write 356
Mixed 367
SusWrite 334
83% 368 MB/s
4K Read 21.6
4K Write 49.3
4K Mixed 27.9
95% 32.9 MB/s
DQ Read 352
DQ Write 305
DQ Mixed 290
228% 316 MB/s
Poor: 86%
This bench: 81%
Great: 123%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown HMA81GS6AFR8N-UH 1x8GB
1 of 2 slots used
8GB SODIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2400 MHz
Performing below potential (4th percentile) - ensure that an XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
23.7% Poor
MC Read 7.5
MC Write 7.8
MC Mixed 8.1
22% 7.8 GB/s
SC Read 7.1
SC Write 5.9
SC Mixed 5.4
18% 6.13 GB/s
Latency 92.2
43% 92.2 ns
Poor: 26%
This bench: 23.7%
Great: 42%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical 13 R3 Builds (Compare 488 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 35%
Sail boat
Desktop
Desktop 71%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 29%
Raft

System: Alienware 13 R3

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