Alienware Aurora R9

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU, SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (21st percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 79 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 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 moderate workstation, and even light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 85.6%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is very good.
Memory16GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's more than sufficient for nearly all games. 16GB 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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (11%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemAlienware Aurora R9  (all builds)
MotherboardAlienware 0T76PD
Memory9.9 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.9 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20210105
Uptime0 Days
Run DateApr 16 '21 at 23:29
Run Duration82 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 11%
Watch Gameplay: 2060 + 9400F How to compare your gameplay

 PC Performing below expectations (21st percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-9400-$155
U3E1, 1 CPU, 6 cores, 6 threads
Base clock 2.9 GHz, turbo 3.9 GHz (avg)
Performing below expectations (35th percentile)
85.6% Excellent
Memory 83.9
1-Core 122
2-Core 247
84% 151 Pts
4-Core 470
8-Core 684
72% 577 Pts
64-Core 622
38% 622 Pts
Poor: 78%
This bench: 85.6%
Great: 91%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia RTX 2060-$265
Dell(1028 3759) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 2265 MHz, MLim: 3814 MHz, Ram: 6GB, Driver: 466.11
Relative performance n/a - benchmarks incomplete
Lighting 119
Reflection 113
Parallax 118
97% 117 fps
Gravity 106
Splatting 97.7
90% 102 fps
Poor: 80% Great: 97%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Micron 2300 NVMe 512GB
7GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 23000020 Max speed: PCIe 16,000 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 1,508
Write 1,886
Mixed 1,364
355% 1,586 MB/s
4K Read 48.5
4K Write 94.6
4K Mixed 61.6
202% 68.2 MB/s
DQ Read 869
DQ Write 881
DQ Mixed 1,005
720% 919 MB/s
Poor: 140% Great: 321%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown XN205T-MIE2 1x16GB
1 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2933 MHz
Performing below potential (7th percentile) - ensure that an XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
46.4% Average
MC Read 15.8
MC Write 17
MC Mixed 13.5
44% 15.4 GB/s
SC Read 14.5
SC Write 16.9
SC Mixed 16.1
45% 15.8 GB/s
Latency 73.6
54% 73.6 ns
Poor: 46%
This bench: 46.4%
Great: 63%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Aurora R9 Builds (Compare 906 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 120%
UFO
Desktop
Desktop 94%
Nuclear submarine
Workstation
Workstation 109%
UFO

System: Alienware Aurora R9

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 76% - Very good Total price: $711
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