PC Status | Overall this PC is performing above expectations (67th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 33 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. |
Processor | With an average single core score, this CPU can handle browsing the web, email, video playback and the majority of general computing tasks including light gaming when coupled with an appropriate GPU. Finally, with a gaming score of 45.5%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is below average. |
Boot Drive | The boot partition is located on a mechanical or hybrid drive. Moving the system to an SSD will yield far faster boot times, better system responsiveness and faster application load times. |
Memory | 4GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and although it's sufficient for most games, some will benefit from up to 8GB of RAM. 4GB is also enough for modest file and system caches which allow for a responsive system. |
OS Version | Although Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option. |
System | Alienware M17x (all builds) |
Motherboard | Alienware |
Memory | 2.4 GB free of 4 GB @ 1.3 GHz |
Display | 1920 x 1200 - 32 Bit colors |
OS | Windows 10 |
BIOS Date | 20110304 |
Uptime | 0 Days |
Run Date | Jan 12 '18 at 19:43 |
Run Duration | 67 Seconds |
Run User | GBR-User |
Background CPU | 2% |
Actual performance vs. expectations. The graphs show user score (x) vs user score frequency (y).
Processor | Bench | Normal | Heavy | Server |
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Intel Core2 Extreme X9100-$150
Socket 479, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 3.05 GHz, turbo 3.05 GHz (avg)
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45.5%
Average
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Drive | Bench | Sequential | Random 4k | Deep queue 4k |
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Seagate ST9320423AS 320GB-$40
233GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 0003HPM1 Max speed: SATA 2.0 300 MB/s
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45.2%
Average
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Memory Kit | Bench | Multi core | Single core | Latency |
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Unknown 1x4GB
1 of 2 slots used
4GB DIMM 15h Reserved
Performing below potential (23rd percentile) - ensure that an XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP |
18.3%
Very poor
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L1/L2/L3 CPU cache and main memory (DIMM) access latencies in nano seconds
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CPU | |
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Core i7 Q 720Intel $220Bench 51%, 13,149 samples | 13x |
Core i7 Q 820Intel $119Bench 52%, 2,269 samples | 9x |
Core i7 X 920Intel $90Bench 57%, 998 samples | 9x |
GPU | |
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Mobility Radeon HD 4870ATIBench 8%, 153 samples | 27x |
Mobility Radeon HD 5870AMDBench 9%, 3,040 samples | 25x |
GeForce GTX 260MNvidiaBench 5%, 1,120 samples | 7x |
EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER | Value: 50% - Average | Total price: $250 |