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 below expectations (36th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 64 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 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 67%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics3.85% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive35.4% is low SSD score. With a better SSD this system will boot faster, make applications more responsive and reduce 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 (15%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemDell OptiPlex 790
MotherboardDell OptiPlex 790  (all builds)
Memory3.5 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1280 x 1024 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20180703
Uptime9.9 Days
Run DateMay 10 '20 at 04:14
Run Duration142 Seconds
Run User AUS-User
Background CPU 15%

 PC Performing below expectations (36th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-2400-$250
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.1 GHz, turbo 3.2 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (87th percentile)
67% Good
Memory 82.1
1-Core 81.5
2-Core 162
64% 108 Pts
4-Core 301
8-Core 302
40% 301 Pts
64-Core 296
18% 296 Pts
Poor: 42%
This bench: 67%
Great: 70%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GeForce GT 630
MSI(1462 2750) 2GB
CLim: 875 MHz, MLim: 445 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 442.05
Performing above expectations (75th percentile)
3.85% Terrible
Lighting 4.17
Reflection 4.04
Parallax 4.44
3% 4.21 fps
MRender 5.05
Gravity 4.83
Splatting 6.91
5% 5.6 fps
Poor: 3%
This bench: 3.85%
Great: 5%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
WD Green 240GB (2018)-$33
154GB free (System drive)
Firmware: UF220400
SusWrite @10s intervals: 154 101 83 142 118 141 MB/s
Performing below potential (9th percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
35.4% Below average
Read 227
Write 205
Mixed 145
SusWrite 123
39% 175 MB/s
4K Read 15.6
4K Write 19.3
4K Mixed 10.8
48% 15.2 MB/s
DQ Read 105
DQ Write 95.5
DQ Mixed 32.4
43% 77.8 MB/s
Poor: 34%
This bench: 35.4%
Great: 55%
USB3.0 high speed 500GB
302GB free, PID 0711
Operating at USB 2.1 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 10 15 23 27 16 22 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (3rd percentile)
6.19% Terrible
Read 12
Write 11.8
Mixed 12.3
SusWrite 19
19% 13.8 MB/s
4K Read 0
4K Write 0.1
4K Mixed 0.1
7% 0.07 MB/s
Poor: 10%
This bench: 6.19%
Great: 90%
WD My Book Essentials 1TB
716GB free, PID 1110
Operating at USB 2.0 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 10 13 17 18 14 16 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (7th percentile)
9.13% Terrible
Read 21.3
Write 16.7
Mixed 16
SusWrite 14.7
23% 17.2 MB/s
4K Read 0.3
4K Write 0.9
4K Mixed 0.4
45% 0.53 MB/s
Poor: 8%
This bench: 9.13%
Great: 20%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown CMV4GX3M1A1600C11 Kingston KP382H-HYC 8GB
1333, 1333 MHz
4096, 4096 MB
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
48.1% Average
MC Read 16.6
MC Write 17.9
MC Mixed 15.7
48% 16.7 GB/s
SC Read 12.8
SC Write 14.1
SC Mixed 13.7
39% 13.5 GB/s
Latency 76.7
52% 76.7 ns
Poor: 48%
This bench: 48.1%
Great: 54%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical OptiPlex 790 Builds (Compare 5,349 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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