Dell XPS 8950

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (74th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 26 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 110%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is outstanding.
Boot Drive558% 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.
Memory64GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's far more than any current game requires. 64GB will also allow for large file and system caches, virtual machine hosting, software development, video editing and batch multimedia processing.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
CPU throttled at 92% 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
Memory52.3 GB free of 64 GB @ 4.8 GHz
Display1024 x 768 - 32 Bit colors, 2560 x 1440 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20220224
Uptime16 Days
Run DateApr 09 '22 at 19:36
Run Duration263 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU5%
CPU Throttled 92%

 PC Performing above expectations (74th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i9-12900K-$264
U3E1, 1 CPU, 16 cores, 24 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 4.6 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (12th percentile)
110% Outstanding
Memory 75.3
1-Core 208
2-Core 422
120% 235 Pts
4-Core 776
8-Core 1,574
138% 1,175 Pts
64-Core 2,945
182% 2,945 Pts
Poor: 107%
This bench: 110%
Great: 124%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Micron 3400 NVMe 2048GB
2TB free (System drive)
Firmware: 34000050 Max speed: PCIe 16,000 MB/s
SusWrite @10s intervals: 3199 3727 3816 3868 3888 3243 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (95th percentile)
558% Outstanding
Read 3,866
Write 3,740
Mixed 2,518
SusWrite 3,624
773% 3,437 MB/s
4K Read 64
4K Write 210
4K Mixed 102
338% 125 MB/s
DQ Read 2,010
DQ Write 1,462
DQ Mixed 1240
1,061% 1,571 MB/s
Poor: 217%
This bench: 558%
Great: 559%
Seagate Barracuda 1TB (2016)-$40
931GB free
Firmware: 1001
SusWrite @10s intervals: 196 198 195 194 193 195 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (95th percentile)
113% Outstanding
Read 198
Write 190
Mixed 81.1
SusWrite 195
121% 166 MB/s
4K Read 0.8
4K Write 1.7
4K Mixed 0.8
154% 1.1 MB/s
Poor: 60%
This bench: 113%
Great: 113%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 23R4GA3BB0-CQKOD 2x31.5GB
2 of 4 slots used
63GB DIMM 22h 4800 MHz clocked @ 4400 MHz
Performing below potential (94th percentile) - Ensure that the top XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
156% Outstanding
MC Read 61.3
MC Write 61.7
MC Mixed 58.1
172% 60.4 GB/s
SC Read 20.8
SC Write 52.4
SC Mixed 34.2
102% 35.8 GB/s
Latency 89.7
45% 89.7 ns
Poor: 142%
This bench: 156%
Great: 156%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical XPS 8950 Builds (Compare 3,792 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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