Alienware Aurora R13

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 48%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 119%
UFO
Workstation
Workstation 55%
Gunboat
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (73rd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 27 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 119%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is outstanding.
Graphics32.2% is a below average 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle older games but it will struggle to render recent games at resolutions greater than 1080p. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive464% 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.
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.
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.
SystemAlienware Aurora R13  (all builds)
MotherboardAlienware 0C92D0
Memory7 GB free of 16 GB @ 4.8 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20220121
Uptime1.8 Days
Run DateMay 03 '22 at 18:53
Run Duration201 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU3%
CPU Throttled 92%

 PC Performing above expectations (73rd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i9-12900KF-$310
U3E1, 1 CPU, 16 cores, 24 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 4.45 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (73rd percentile)
119% Outstanding
Memory 77.9
1-Core 218
2-Core 440
125% 245 Pts
4-Core 855
8-Core 1,667
149% 1,261 Pts
64-Core 3,012
186% 3,012 Pts
Poor: 110%
This bench: 119%
Great: 124%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia Quadro M4000
Nvidia(10DE 1153) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 772 MHz, MLim: 1502 MHz, Ram: 8GB, Driver: 472.84
Performing below potential (72nd percentile) - GPU OC Guide
32.2% Below average
Lighting 38.5
Reflection 41.7
Parallax 37.1
31% 39.1 fps
MRender 49.4
Gravity 36.9
Splatting 39.3
34% 41.9 fps
Poor: 30%
This bench: 32.2%
Great: 33%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 980 Pro NVMe PCIe M.2 1TB-$106
869GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 3B2QGXA7 Max speed: PCIe 16,000 MB/s
SusWrite @10s intervals: 3134 3177 3156 2614 1618 1618 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (90th percentile)
464% Outstanding
Read 2,816
Write 3194
Mixed 2,963
SusWrite 2,553
651% 2,882 MB/s
4K Read 76.7
4K Write 208
4K Mixed 112
370% 132 MB/s
DQ Read 2,008
DQ Write 1,596
DQ Mixed 1,826
1,360% 1,810 MB/s
Poor: 274%
This bench: 464%
Great: 488%
Micron_5100_MTFDDAV960TBY 960GB
465GB free
Firmware: D0MU051
SusWrite @10s intervals: 463 464 465 464 462 462 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (95th percentile)
102% Outstanding
Read 406
Write 464
Mixed 296
SusWrite 464
92% 408 MB/s
4K Read 25.9
4K Write 122
4K Mixed 37.2
152% 61.8 MB/s
DQ Read 202
DQ Write 303
DQ Mixed 188
160% 231 MB/s
Poor: 64%
This bench: 102%
Great: 102%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown CG66MEBUA081N 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM 22h 4800 MHz clocked @ 4400 MHz
Performing below potential (36th percentile) - Ensure that the top XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
129% Outstanding
MC Read 58.1
MC Write 46.6
MC Mixed 44.5
142% 49.7 GB/s
SC Read 14.5
SC Write 48.3
SC Mixed 19.3
78% 27.4 GB/s
Latency 84.6
47% 84.6 ns
Poor: 118%
This bench: 129%
Great: 138%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Aurora R13 Builds (Compare 891 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 214%
UFO
Desktop
Desktop 116%
UFO
Workstation
Workstation 251%
UFO

System: Alienware Aurora R13

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 66% - Good Total price: $1,209
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