Alienware 14

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 7%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 60%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 7%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (72nd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 28 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
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 62%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics3.73% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive57.2% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
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.
High background CPU (27%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
5 years ago, 5 years ago.
SystemAlienware 14  (all builds)
MotherboardAlienware 07MJ2Y
Memory8.2 GB free of 12 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1366 x 768 - 32 Bit colors,
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20140423
Uptime3.8 Days
Run DateMay 14 '18 at 18:44
Run Duration128 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 27%

 PC Performing above expectations (72nd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-4200M-$39
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.5 GHz, turbo 3 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (93rd percentile)
62% Good
Memory 86.8
1-Core 79.1
2-Core 143
63% 103 Pts
4-Core 216
8-Core 224
29% 220 Pts
64-Core 211
13% 211 Pts
Poor: 25%
This bench: 62%
Great: 63%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD 4600 (Mobile 1.15 GHz)
Dell(1028 05A9) 1GB
Driver: igdumdim64.dll Ver. 20.19.15.4835
Performing way above expectations (98th percentile)
3.73% Terrible
Lighting 3.87
Reflection 9.31
Parallax 6.31
3% 6.5 fps
MRender 7.19
Gravity 2.33
Splatting 7.65
5% 5.73 fps
Poor: 2%
This bench: 3.73%
Great: 3%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Edge Boost Pro mSATA SSD 240GB
15GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 603ABBF0 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
57.2% Above average
Read 459
Write 223
Mixed 228
66% 303 MB/s
4K Read 19.8
4K Write 71.6
4K Mixed 10
81% 33.8 MB/s
DQ Read 18.4
DQ Write 78.3
DQ Mixed 9.97
19% 35.6 MB/s
Poor: 36%
This bench: 57.2%
Great: 57%
WD Black 2.5" 750GB (2013)-$65
126GB free
Firmware: 01.01A01 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (18th percentile)
39.9% Below average
Read 68.8
Write 69.8
Mixed 70.1
52% 69.6 MB/s
4K Read 0.76
4K Write 2.3
4K Mixed 0.31
109% 1.12 MB/s
Poor: 28%
This bench: 39.9%
Great: 71%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Adata AM1L16BC8R2-B1JS Hynix HMT351S6EFR8A-PB 12GB
1600, 1600 MHz
8192, 4096 MB
Performing above expectations (81st percentile)
48.5% Average
MC Read 17.8
MC Write 19.8
MC Mixed 13.8
49% 17.1 GB/s
SC Read 10.5
SC Write 13.5
SC Mixed 11.5
34% 11.8 GB/s
Latency 70.7
57% 70.7 ns
Poor: 18%
This bench: 48.5%
Great: 52%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical 14 Builds (Compare 616 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 7%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 55%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 7%
Tree trunk

System: Alienware 14

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 59% - Above average Total price: $247
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