Dell OptiPlex 790

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 7%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 61%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 7%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (56th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 44 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 61.2%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics3.89% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive61.1% is a good SSD score. This drive enables fast boots, responsive applications and ensures minimum system IO wait times.
Memory8GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's sufficient for the vast majority of games. 8GB is also enough for moderate file and system caches which result in a very responsive system.
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 790
MotherboardDell OptiPlex 790  (all builds)
Memory3.7 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20180703
Uptime1.6 Days
Run DateJan 02 '20 at 00:22
Run Duration131 Seconds
Run User GBR-User
Background CPU 16%

 PC Performing as expected (56th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i3-2100-$49
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.1 GHz, turbo 3.1 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (96th percentile)
61.2% Good
Memory 91.3
1-Core 81.1
2-Core 130
64% 101 Pts
4-Core 184
8-Core 178
24% 181 Pts
64-Core 189
12% 189 Pts
Poor: 35%
This bench: 61.2%
Great: 61%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GeForce GT 710
Asus(1043 8576) 1GB
CLim: 954 MHz, MLim: 450 MHz, Ram: 1GB, Driver: 388.43
Performing above expectations (75th percentile)
3.89% Terrible
Lighting 4.6
Reflection 4.38
Parallax 4.41
4% 4.46 fps
MRender 4.71
Gravity 3.9
Splatting 6.17
4% 4.93 fps
Poor: 3%
This bench: 3.89%
Great: 4%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
TOSHIBA-TR200 240GB
89GB free (System drive)
Firmware: SBFA12.4
SusWrite @10s intervals: 101 87 92 93 94 97 MB/s
Performing below expectations (22nd percentile)
61.1% Good
Read 403
Write 382
Mixed 304
SusWrite 93.9
66% 296 MB/s
4K Read 23.6
4K Write 44.9
4K Mixed 26.3
93% 31.6 MB/s
DQ Read 259
DQ Write 212
DQ Mixed 197
158% 222 MB/s
Poor: 29%
This bench: 61.1%
Great: 90%
WD WD5000AVVS-63H0B1 500GB
399GB free
Firmware: 01.01B01
SusWrite @10s intervals: 71 73 74 74 74 74 MB/s
Performing above expectations (74th percentile)
42.5% Average
Read 74.5
Write 72.2
Mixed 49.5
SusWrite 73.3
50% 67.4 MB/s
4K Read 0.5
4K Write 2.4
4K Mixed 0.8
154% 1.23 MB/s
Poor: 18%
This bench: 42.5%
Great: 51%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown CT25664BA160BJ.C4F 830B NT2GC64B88B0NF-CG 859B CT25664BA160BJ.C4F 830B NT2GC64B88B0NF-CG 8GB
1333, 1333, 1333, 1333 MHz
2048, 2048, 2048, 2048 MB
Performing below potential (11th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
46.6% Average
MC Read 15.7
MC Write 17.1
MC Mixed 15
46% 15.9 GB/s
SC Read 13.6
SC Write 13.4
SC Mixed 11.6
37% 12.9 GB/s
Latency 65.2
61% 65.2 ns
Poor: 47%
This bench: 46.6%
Great: 50%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical OptiPlex 790 Builds (Compare 5,348 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 7%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 57%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 7%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: Dell OptiPlex 790

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 58% - Above average Total price: $278
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