Dell XPS 8930

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way below expectations (14th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 86 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 81.8%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is very good.
Graphics97.1% is a very good 3D score, it's the business. This GPU can handle recent 3D games at high resolutions and ultra detail levels.
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.
High background CPU (21%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemDell XPS 8930  (all builds)
MotherboardDell 0DF42J
Memory49.5 GB free of 64 GB @ 2.7 GHz
Display1920 x 1200 - 32 Bit colors, 1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20210106
Uptime4.9 Days
Run DateAug 23 '21 at 17:19
Run Duration188 Seconds
Run User CAN-User
Background CPU 21%
Watch Gameplay: 1080 + 9600K How to compare your gameplay

 PC Performing way below expectations (14th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-8700K-$219
U3E1, 1 CPU, 6 cores, 12 threads
Base clock 3.7 GHz, turbo 4.2 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (14th percentile)
81.8% Excellent
Memory 78.7
1-Core 134
2-Core 246
84% 153 Pts
4-Core 456
8-Core 704
72% 580 Pts
64-Core 763
47% 763 Pts
Poor: 76%
This bench: 81.8%
Great: 100%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1080-$400
Dell(1028 3366) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 1911 MHz, MLim: 2502 MHz, Ram: 8GB, Driver: 471.68
Performing below potential (21st percentile) - GPU OC Guide
97.1% Outstanding
Lighting 120
Reflection 131
Parallax 121
98% 124 fps
MRender 110
Gravity 127
Splatting 112
95% 116 fps
Poor: 93%
This bench: 97.1%
Great: 110%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Toshiba XG5 NVMe PCIe M.2 1TB
635GB free (System drive)
Firmware: AADA4106 Max speed: PCIe 16,000 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 1,070
Write 582
Mixed 531
160% 728 MB/s
4K Read 17.5
4K Write 76
4K Mixed 39.2
117% 44.2 MB/s
DQ Read 671
DQ Write 490
DQ Mixed 440
367% 534 MB/s
Poor: 99% Great: 251%
Samsung 850 Pro 2TB-$320
432GB free
Firmware: EXM02B6Q
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 491
Write 406
Mixed 377
94% 425 MB/s
4K Read 29.1
4K Write 57.4
4K Mixed 37
122% 41.2 MB/s
DQ Read 381
DQ Write 324
DQ Mixed 341
259% 348 MB/s
Poor: 78% Great: 130%
Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 2TB-$50
341GB free
Firmware: CC27
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 166
Write 57
Mixed 77.4
75% 100 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 1.6
4K Mixed 0.7
137% 1 MB/s
Poor: 51% Great: 114%
HzW RAID 0 (Striping) 512GB
448GB free, PID 0539
Operating at USB 3.0 Speed
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
Read 231
Write 222
Mixed 185
270% 213 MB/s
4K Read 14.4
4K Write 20.5
4K Mixed 14.3
1,237% 16.4 MB/s
DQ Read 15.6
DQ Write 17.5
DQ Mixed 13.7
1,119% 15.6 MB/s
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown HMA82GU6CJR8N-VK 4x16GB
4 of 4 slots used
64GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2666 MHz
Performing way below expectations (8th percentile)
80.9% Excellent
MC Read 27
MC Write 34
MC Mixed 26.6
83% 29.2 GB/s
SC Read 17
SC Write 32.5
SC Mixed 23.1
69% 24.2 GB/s
Latency 83
48% 83 ns
Poor: 81%
This bench: 80.9%
Great: 91%

 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% 0 8 6 60 23" 1280 720 DEL4085 DELL S2340T
Typical XPS 8930 Builds (Compare 6,388 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 32%
Sail boat
Desktop
Desktop 90%
Nuclear submarine
Workstation
Workstation 30%
Raft

System: Dell XPS 8930

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 93% - Outstanding Total price: $292
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