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Laptops
Dell Alienware X16
Overall Score
52/100
[ EXPERT VERDICT · SUMMARY ]
Dell Alienware X16 is an engineering-tested laptops achieving an overall rating of 52/100. It is positioned for balanced everyday compute and power efficiency.
Benchmark Performance Scores
Normalized 0–100 Scale
DeviceBenchmark Score
Rating: Below Average
52/100
Gaming
Rating: Poor
36/100
Performance
Rating: Average
66/100
Detailed Technical Specifications
Battery
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Battery type | Li-Ion |
| Cable length | 1 meters |
| Charge power | 240 / 330 W |
| Charging port position | Bottom |
| Charging via USB (Power Delivery) | Yes |
| Fast charging | Yes |
| Full charging time | 2:00 hr |
| Replaceable | No |
| Weight of AC adapter | 750 / 991 grams |
CPU
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Base frequency | 2.4 GHz |
| Cores | 10 (6P + 4E) |
| Fabrication process | 10 nm |
| Integrated GPU | Intel UHD Graphics (64EU) |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB |
| Threads | 16 |
| Turbo frequency | 4.9 GHz |
Case
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Area | 1057 cm2(163.8 inches2) |
| Colors | Black, Silver |
| Cooling system | Active |
| Dimensions | 364.74 x 289.81 x 18.57 mm14.36 x 11.41 x 0.73 inches |
| Liquid metal | Optional |
| Material | Aluminum |
| Noise level (max. load) | 54.8 dB |
| Number of fans | 4 |
| Opening angle | 120° |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~70.2% |
| Side bezels | 10.1 mm |
| Transformer | No |
| Vapor chamber | Yes |
| Weight | 2.72 kg (6 lbs) |
Connectivity
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Audio jack (3.5 mm) | Yes |
| Bluetooth | v5.3 |
| DisplayPort | 1x v1.4 |
| Ethernet (RJ45) | No |
| Fingerprint | No |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| Infrared sensor | Yes |
| Optical drive | No |
| Proprietary charging port | Yes |
| SD card reader | Yes |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 |
| USB Type-C | 3x USB 3.2 |
| USB-A | 2x USB 3.2 |
| VGA | No |
| Webcam | Above the display |
| Webcam resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
| Wi-Fi standard | v6E |
Display
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Ambient light sensor | No |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 |
| Coating | Matte |
| DCI-P3 color gamut | 99% |
| HDR support | Yes, Dolby Vision |
| PPI | 142 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 480 Hz |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1200 pixels |
| Response time | 3 ms |
| Size | 16 inches |
| Sync technology | G-Sync |
| Touchscreen | No |
| Type | IPS LCD |
| sRGB color space | 99% |
GPU Benchmarks
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Blender GPU | 2678 |
| Solar Bay | 37922 |
Graphics Card
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| FLOPS | 13.4 TFLOPS |
| GPU base clock | 2070 MHz |
| GPU boost clock | 2370 MHz |
| GPU performance | 13.4 TFLOPS |
| Memory bus | 96 bit |
| Memory size | 6 GB |
| Memory speed | ~16 Gbps |
| Memory type | GDDR6 |
| Nvidia Optimus | Yes, Advanced Optimus |
| Raster operations pipelines (ROPs) | 32 |
| Shading units (cores) | 2560 |
| TGP | 140 W |
| Texture mapping units (TMUs) | 80 |
Input
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Backlight | Yes |
| Key travel | 1.8 mm |
| Keyboard type | Island |
| Numpad | No |
| Surface | Glass |
| Windows Precision | Yes |
RAM
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Channels | 2x8 GB |
| Clock | 6400 MHz |
| Upgradable | No |
Sound
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Audio chip | Realtek ALC3281 |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes |
| Loudness | ~87.3 dB |
| Microphones | 2 |
| Power | 2x2W, 4x3W |
| Speakers | 2.4 (2 tweeters and 4 woofers) |
Storage
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Bus | PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) |
| NVMe | Yes |
| Storage type | SSD (M2) |
| Total slots | 2 |
Strengths & Limitations
Key Advantages
- Integrated Intel UHD Graphics (64EU) silicon providing reliable power efficiency for mobile day-to-day productivity.
- High-quality display panel (1920 x 1080) designed for sharp text rendering and accurate creative workflows.
- Configured with 96 bit high-speed memory for reliable multi-application multitasking.
Key Considerations
- Heavyweight portable profile (750 / 991 grams) best suited for desktop-replacement rather than ultraportable travel.
- High peak power consumption requires a large external power brick.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the DeviceBenchmark score of the Dell Alienware X16?
The Dell Alienware X16 scores 52/100 in DeviceBenchmark testing across our standardized benchmark suite.
Is the Dell Alienware X16 good for gaming?
The Dell Alienware X16 has a Gaming score of 36/100 in our benchmarks.
Methodology, Provenance & Verification
Score version 2026.1 · Data verified 2026-08-26 · Source: official manufacturer datasheets and standardized reproducible benchmark suites (Geekbench 6, Cinebench R24, 3DMark).