Dell Studio XPS 9100

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (23rd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 77 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 58.1%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics6.32% 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.
Memory12GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's more than sufficient for nearly all games. 12GB 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.
Very high background CPU (34%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemDell Studio XPS 9100  (all builds)
MotherboardDell 05DN3X
Memory7.7 GB free of 12 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1366 x 768 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20101021
Uptime0.2 Days
Run DateMar 18 '21 at 23:43
Run Duration123 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 34%

 PC Performing below expectations (23rd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7 960-$220
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 2.65 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (8th percentile)
58.1% Above average
Memory 84.8
1-Core 72.4
2-Core 126
59% 94.3 Pts
4-Core 179
8-Core 214
26% 196 Pts
64-Core 217
13% 217 Pts
Poor: 56%
This bench: 58.1%
Great: 76%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD Radeon HD 6670
Dell(1028 0012) 1GB
Driver: aticfx64.dll Ver. 15.201.1151.1008
Performing as expected (57th percentile)
6.32% Terrible
Lighting 8
Reflection 8.7
Parallax 7
6% 7.9 fps
MRender 8.2
Gravity 6.4
Splatting 7.2
6% 7.27 fps
Poor: 5%
This bench: 6.32%
Great: 7%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
WD Blue 1TB (2012)-$30
203GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 02.01A02
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 118
Write 81.7
Mixed 60.8
64% 86.7 MB/s
4K Read 1.1
4K Write 2.7
4K Mixed 1.1
218% 1.63 MB/s
Poor: 52% Great: 109%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Samsung M378B5773DH0-CH9 6x2GB
6 of 6 slots used
12GB DIMM 1333 MHz
Performing way below expectations (4th percentile)
44.7% Average
MC Read 16.3
MC Write 14.5
MC Mixed 16.9
45% 15.9 GB/s
SC Read 9
SC Write 10.5
SC Mixed 10.4
28% 9.97 GB/s
Latency 72.1
56% 72.1 ns
Poor: 47%
This bench: 44.7%
Great: 52%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Studio XPS 9100 Builds (Compare 419 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 36%
Jet ski
Desktop
Desktop 72%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 29%
Raft

System: Dell Studio XPS 9100

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 72% - Very good Total price: $418
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