Alienware Aurora R9

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (31st percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 69 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 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 typical workstation, and even moderate server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 92.6%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is excellent.
Boot Drive102% is a very good SSD score. This drive is suitable for moderate workstation use, it will facilitate fast boots, responsive applications and ensure minimum IO wait times.
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.
High background CPU (26%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemAlienware Aurora R9  (all builds)
MotherboardAlienware 0T76PD
Memory8.6 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.7 GHz
Display2560 x 1440 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20210105
Uptime0.1 Days
Run DateJul 10 '21 at 01:14
Run Duration161 Seconds
Run User CAN-User
Background CPU 26%
Watch Gameplay: 2070 + 9600K How to compare your gameplay

 PC Performing below expectations (31st percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-9700-$250
U3E1, 1 CPU, 8 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3 GHz, turbo 4.3 GHz (avg)
Performing as expected (46th percentile)
92.6% Outstanding
Memory 83.9
1-Core 118
2-Core 272
86% 158 Pts
4-Core 545
8-Core 872
87% 708 Pts
64-Core 928
58% 928 Pts
Poor: 74%
This bench: 92.6%
Great: 99%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia RTX 2070-$200
Dell(1028 12FE) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 2100 MHz, MLim: 3500 MHz, Ram: 8GB, Driver: 461.37
Relative performance n/a - benchmarks incomplete
Lighting 118
Reflection 101
Parallax 117
96% 112 fps
Gravity 119
Splatting 99.2
95% 109 fps
Poor: 93% Great: 112%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Micron 2200S NVMe 256GB
75GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 22001070 Max speed: PCIe 16,000 MB/s
SusWrite @10s intervals: 181 131 52 57 69 73 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (10th percentile)
102% Outstanding
Read 1083
Write 943
Mixed 760
SusWrite 93.9
160% 720 MB/s
4K Read 38.3
4K Write 24.3
4K Mixed 11.3
85% 24.6 MB/s
DQ Read 511
DQ Write 779
DQ Mixed 623
478% 638 MB/s
Poor: 92%
This bench: 102%
Great: 193%
Toshiba DT01ACA100 1TB-$28
327GB free
Firmware: MS2OA810
SusWrite @10s intervals: 118 136 136 136 137 139 MB/s
Performing as expected (45th percentile)
84.5% Excellent
Read 161
Write 140
Mixed 35.7
SusWrite 134
85% 118 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 2.1
4K Mixed 0.6
135% 1.13 MB/s
Poor: 47%
This bench: 84.5%
Great: 107%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown X5H5PW-MIE 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2666 MHz
Performing below potential (21st percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
72.4% Very good
MC Read 29.7
MC Write 26.7
MC Mixed 22.5
75% 26.3 GB/s
SC Read 15.1
SC Write 21.4
SC Mixed 20.7
54% 19.1 GB/s
Latency 73.7
54% 73.7 ns
Poor: 66%
This bench: 72.4%
Great: 88%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

 SkillBench Score 0: 0R 0G 0B (High Scores)

Measures user input accuracy relative to the given hardware

Score Hit Rate Shots EFps 0.1% Low Refresh Rate Screen Resolution Monitor
0% 0% 5 7 5 144 27" 1280 720 AUS2722 VG27A
Typical Aurora R9 Builds (Compare 884 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: $716
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