Dell XPS 8950

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 216%
UFO
Desktop
Desktop 116%
UFO
Workstation
Workstation 266%
UFO
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (59th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 41 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
ProcessorWith an outstanding single core score, this CPU is the cat's whiskers: It demolishes everyday tasks such as web browsing, office apps and audio/video playback. Additionally this processor can handle intensive workstation, and even full-fledged server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 114%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is outstanding.
Graphics194% is a record breaking 3D score, it's almost off the scale. This GPU can handle all 3D games at very high resolutions and ultra detail levels.
Boot Drive534% is an exceptional SSD score. This drive is suitable for heavy workstation use, it will facilitate fast boots, responsive applications and allow for fast transfers of multi-gigabyte files.
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 VersionWindows 11 is the most recent version of Windows.
CPU throttled at 91% 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.
SystemDell XPS 8950  (all builds)
MotherboardDell 09D2HH
Memory26.4 GB free of 32 GB @ 4.8 GHz
Display2560 x 1600 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 11
BIOS Date20220210
Uptime0 Days
Run DateApr 09 '22 at 02:31
Run Duration205 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU4%
CPU Throttled 91%
Watch Gameplay: 3080 + 9600K How to compare your gameplay

 PC Performing as expected (59th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i9-12900K-$294
U3E1, 1 CPU, 16 cores, 24 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 4.8 GHz (avg)
Performing below expectations (31st percentile)
114% Outstanding
Memory 75.4
1-Core 219
2-Core 426
123% 240 Pts
4-Core 808
8-Core 1,605
142% 1,207 Pts
64-Core 2,979
184% 2,979 Pts
Poor: 107%
This bench: 114%
Great: 124%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia RTX 3080-$898
Dell(1028 C890) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 2100 MHz, MLim: 4750 MHz, Ram: 10GB, Driver: 496.49
Performing below potential (77th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
194% Outstanding
Lighting 282
Reflection 258
Parallax 320
230% 287 fps
MRender 328
Gravity 238
Splatting 178
195% 248 fps
Poor: 163%
This bench: 194%
Great: 202%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Nvme PC SN810 WDC 1024GB
807GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 61510012 Max speed: PCIe 16,000 MB/s
SusWrite @10s intervals: 4647 2839 1485 1581 1724 1361 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (94th percentile)
534% Outstanding
Read 4,822
Write 4,332
Mixed 3006
SusWrite 2,273
807% 3,608 MB/s
4K Read 85.3
4K Write 289
4K Mixed 115
430% 163 MB/s
DQ Read 1,719
DQ Write 1,470
DQ Mixed 1,643
1,218% 1,610 MB/s
Poor: 166%
This bench: 534%
Great: 544%
Toshiba DT01ACA100 1TB-$28
931GB free
Firmware: MS2OA810
SusWrite @10s intervals: 178 180 180 180 180 181 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (85th percentile)
102% Outstanding
Read 177
Write 170
Mixed 36
SusWrite 180
102% 141 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 2.1
4K Mixed 0.6
135% 1.13 MB/s
Poor: 47%
This bench: 102%
Great: 107%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown CG78MEBUA084N 2x16GB
2 of 4 slots used
32GB DIMM 22h 4800 MHz clocked @ 4400 MHz
Performing below potential (6th percentile) - Ensure that the top XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
130% Outstanding
MC Read 49.2
MC Write 50.1
MC Mixed 50.7
143% 50 GB/s
SC Read 17.4
SC Write 51.4
SC Mixed 19.8
84% 29.5 GB/s
Latency 89.5
45% 89.5 ns
Poor: 130%
This bench: 130%
Great: 150%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical XPS 8950 Builds (Compare 3,771 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 140%
UFO
Desktop
Desktop 110%
UFO
Workstation
Workstation 152%
UFO

System: Dell XPS 8950

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 89% - Excellent Total price: $340
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