Dell OptiPlex 780

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU, SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (59th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 41 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
ProcessorWith an average single core score, this CPU can handle browsing the web, email, video playback and the majority of general computing tasks including light gaming when coupled with an appropriate GPU. Finally, with a gaming score of 45.1%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is below average.
Boot DriveThe boot partition is located on a mechanical or hybrid drive. Moving the system to an SSD will yield far faster boot times, better system responsiveness and faster application load times.
Memory4GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and although it's sufficient for most games, some will benefit from up to 8GB of RAM. 4GB is also enough for modest file and system caches which allow for a responsive system.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
High background CPU (22%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemDell OptiPlex 780
MotherboardDell OptiPlex 780  (all builds)
Memory1.2 GB free of 4 GB @ 1.1 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors, 1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20100213
Uptime3.9 Days
Run DateMay 29 '17 at 12:49
Run Duration167 Seconds
Run User ESP-User
Background CPU 22%

 PC Performing as expected (59th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core2 Duo E8400-$89
CPU, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 3 GHz, turbo 2.8 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (83rd percentile)
45.1% Average
Memory 76.6
1-Core 42.1
2-Core 83.1
44% 67.3 Pts
4-Core 83.4
8-Core 78.2
11% 80.8 Pts
64-Core 80.7
5% 80.7 Pts
Poor: 24%
This bench: 45.1%
Great: 47%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
WD Blue 160GB (2007)-$26
57GB free
Firmware: 02.03E02 Max speed: SATA 2.0 300 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 18% Great: 59%
Seagate ST380013AS 80GB-$75
27GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 3.43 Max speed: SATA 1.0 150 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (18th percentile)
18.4% Very poor
Read 28.5
Write 35.3
Mixed 27.8
23% 30.5 MB/s
4K Read 0.32
4K Write 0.89
4K Mixed 0.26
59% 0.49 MB/s
Poor: 12%
This bench: 18.4%
Great: 32%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 2x2GB
2 of 4 slots used
4GB DIMM DDR3
Performing above expectations (76th percentile)
22.3% Poor
MC Read 8.2
MC Write 6.6
MC Mixed 6.7
20% 7.17 GB/s
SC Read 5.2
SC Write 5.7
SC Mixed 6.4
16% 5.77 GB/s
Latency 87.1
46% 87.1 ns
Poor: 10%
This bench: 22.3%
Great: 44%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical OptiPlex 780 Builds (Compare 951 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 4%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 40%
Speed boat
Workstation
Workstation 4%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: Dell OptiPlex 780

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 47% - Average Total price: $117
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