PC Status | Overall this PC is performing below expectations (28th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 72 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. |
Processor | With 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 45.6%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is below average. |
Graphics | 2.1% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics) |
Boot Drive | The 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. |
Memory | 8GB 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 Version | Although Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option. |
System | Alienware M15x (all builds) |
Motherboard | Alienware |
Memory | 5.4 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.6 GHz |
Display | 1600 x 900 - 32 Bit colors |
OS | Windows 10 |
BIOS Date | 20110105 |
Uptime | 4.6 Days |
Run Date | Oct 28 '20 at 13:53 |
Run Duration | 112 Seconds |
Run User | USA-User |
Background CPU | 7% |
Actual performance vs. expectations. The graphs show user score (x) vs user score frequency (y).
Processor | Bench | Normal | Heavy | Server |
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Intel Core i5 M 540
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.55 GHz, turbo 2.8 GHz (avg)
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45.6%
Average
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Graphics Card | Bench | 3D DX9 | 3D DX10 | 3D DX11 |
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AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5730
Dell(1028 02A2) 1GB
Driver: aticfx64.dll Ver. 15.301.1901.0
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2.1%
Terrible
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Drive | Bench | Sequential | Random 4k | Deep queue 4k |
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WD Blue 2.5" 320GB (2010)-$18
121GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 01.01A01
SusWrite @10s intervals: 22 25 42 45 45 50 MB/s
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23.9%
Poor
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Memory Kit | Bench | Multi core | Single core | Latency |
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Nanya NT4GC64B8HG0NS-DI 2x4GB
2 of 2 slots used
8GB SODIMM DDR3 1600 MHz
Performing below potential (6th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP |
23.8%
Poor
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L1/L2/L3 CPU cache and main memory (DIMM) access latencies in nano seconds
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CPU | |
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Core i7 Q 740Intel $190Bench 54%, 13,278 samples | 49x |
Core i7 Q 720Intel $220Bench 51%, 13,149 samples | 46x |
Core i7 Q 840Intel $85Bench 56%, 1,339 samples | 10x |
GPU | |
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GeForce GTX 260MNvidiaBench 5%, 1,120 samples | 42x |
GeForce GTX 460MNvidiaBench 6%, 3,887 samples | 24x |
Mobility Radeon HD 5730AMDBench 4%, 2,535 samples | 20x |
EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER | Value: 53% - Above average | Total price: $219 |