Dell OptiPlex 980

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
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 a good single core score, this CPU can easily handle the majority of general computing tasks. Despite its good single core score this processor isn't appropriate for workstation use due to its relatively weak multi-core performance. Finally, with a gaming score of 69.1%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics14.6% is a very low 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can only handle very basic 3D games but it's fine for general computing tasks.
Memory14GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's more than sufficient for nearly all games. 14GB 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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (16%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemDell OptiPlex 980
MotherboardDell OptiPlex 980  (all builds)
Memory10 GB free of 14 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1680 x 1050 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20101103
Uptime0.1 Days
Run DateDec 20 '18 at 09:48
Run Duration174 Seconds
Run User SAU-User
Background CPU 16%

 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 i7 870-$100
CPU, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2.95 GHz, turbo 3.1 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (75th percentile)
69.1% Good
Memory 91
1-Core 75.9
2-Core 150
64% 105 Pts
4-Core 257
8-Core 371
39% 314 Pts
64-Core 370
23% 370 Pts
Poor: 53%
This bench: 69.1%
Great: 74%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 750-$120
Gigabyte(1458 3642) 2GB
CLim: 1333 MHz, MLim: 1252 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 416.94
Performing above expectations (74th percentile)
14.6% Very poor
Lighting 17.6
Reflection 15.4
Parallax 16.1
14% 16.4 fps
MRender 21.1
Gravity 19
Splatting 16.4
15% 18.8 fps
Poor: 13%
This bench: 14.6%
Great: 16%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kingston A400 120GB-$28
79GB free (System drive)
Firmware: SBFKB1D1
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
Read 201
Write 144
Mixed 147
36% 164 MB/s
4K Read 15.3
4K Write 30
4K Mixed 15.1
58% 20.1 MB/s
DQ Read 45.2
DQ Write 47.6
DQ Mixed 40.5
32% 44.4 MB/s
Poor: 33% Great: 85%
Toshiba MK5059GSX 500GB
202GB free
Firmware: GK003U
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 57.2
Write 61
Mixed 23.5
35% 47.2 MB/s
4K Read 0.5
4K Write 1.6
4K Mixed 0.5
106% 0.87 MB/s
Poor: 18% Great: 42%
Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 500GB-$36
624GB free
Firmware: CC46
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 3,245
Write 37.5
Mixed 63
799% 1,115 MB/s
4K Read 430
4K Write 1.4
4K Mixed 2.6
18,232% 145 MB/s
Poor: 28% Great: 70%
WD My Passport 0827 2TB
1.5TB free, PID 0827
Operating at USB 2.1 Speed
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 29.2
Write 24.7
Mixed 23.7
32% 25.9 MB/s
4K Read 0.4
4K Write 1.7
4K Mixed 0.7
83% 0.93 MB/s
Poor: 12% Great: 43%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 9905471-006.A00LF 859B0000802C RM25664BA1339.16FF 0198 9905471-006.A00LF 0198 9905471-006.A00LF 14GB
1333, 1333, 1333, 1333 MHz
4096, 2048, 4096, 4096 MB
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
34.6% Below average
MC Read 12
MC Write 11.5
MC Mixed 10.6
32% 11.4 GB/s
SC Read 8.9
SC Write 9
SC Mixed 9.9
26% 9.27 GB/s
Latency 65.8
61% 65.8 ns
Poor: 35%
This bench: 34.6%
Great: 42%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical OptiPlex 980 Builds (Compare 823 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 5%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 59%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 5%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: Dell OptiPlex 980

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 73% - Very good Total price: $128
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