Alienware 15 R3

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way above expectations (98th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 2 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. This PC is likely operated by a technical master!
ProcessorWith a brilliant single core score, this CPU is the business: It demolishes everyday tasks such as web browsing, office apps and audio/video playback. Additionally this processor can handle light workstation, and even some light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 77%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Graphics34.4% 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)
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.
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.
Run History
5 years ago, 5 years ago.
SystemAlienware 15 R3  (all builds)
MotherboardAlienware Alienware 15 R3
Memory3.8 GB free of 8 GB @ 2.4 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors,
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20180125
Uptime0 Days
Run DateFeb 08 '19 at 23:43
Run Duration79 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU4%
CPU Throttled 99%

 PC Performing way above expectations (98th 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 way above expectations (100th percentile)
77% Very good
Memory 88.8
1-Core 110
2-Core 199
77% 133 Pts
4-Core 352
8-Core 598
58% 475 Pts
64-Core 588
36% 588 Pts
Poor: 38%
This bench: 77%
Great: 73%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1070 (Mobile)
Dell(1028 07C0) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 1911 MHz, MLim: 2002 MHz, Ram: 8GB, Driver: 417.71
Relative performance (0th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
34.4% Below average
Lighting 39.2
Reflection 44.5
Parallax 35.9
32% 39.9 fps
MRender 55
Gravity 37.9
Splatting 50.5
39% 47.8 fps
Poor: 48%
This bench: 34.4%
Great: 82%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung PM981 NVMe PCIe M.2 512GB
35GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EXA72D1Q Max speed: PCIe 16,000 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 2,204
Write 1,823
Mixed 1,499
409% 1,842 MB/s
4K Read 59.2
4K Write 120
4K Mixed 77.6
253% 85.5 MB/s
DQ Read 716
DQ Write 639
DQ Mixed 654
497% 670 MB/s
Poor: 130% Great: 296%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 8ATF1G64HZ-2G3E1 1x8GB
1 of 2 slots used
8GB SODIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2400 MHz
Performing way above expectations (97th percentile)
43% Average
MC Read 16
MC Write 14.9
MC Mixed 11.3
40% 14.1 GB/s
SC Read 13.2
SC Write 16.3
SC Mixed 14
41% 14.5 GB/s
Latency 68.7
58% 68.7 ns
Poor: 27%
This bench: 43%
Great: 43%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

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Desktop
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Workstation
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System: Alienware 15 R3

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