Dell OptiPlex 790

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 2%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 57%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 2%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (34th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 66 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 67.7%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics3.08% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
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.
Memory16GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's more than sufficient for nearly all games. 16GB 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.
Very high background CPU (47%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
4 years ago, 4 years ago.
SystemDell OptiPlex 790
MotherboardDell OptiPlex 790  (all builds)
Memory13.9 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20110725
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJul 26 '19 at 00:46
Run Duration140 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 47%
Watch Gameplay: 1050-Ti + 9600K How to compare your gameplay

 PC Performing below expectations (34th 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 (91st percentile)
67.7% Good
Memory 88.6
1-Core 81.4
2-Core 142
64% 104 Pts
4-Core 262
8-Core 330
38% 296 Pts
64-Core 314
19% 314 Pts
Poor: 42%
This bench: 67.7%
Great: 70%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1050-Ti-$59
Device(0000 0000) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 783 MHz, MLim: 850 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 388.13
Relative performance (0th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
3.08% Terrible
Lighting 0.07
Reflection 11.2
Parallax 7.69
0% 6.33 fps
MRender 12.4
Gravity 9.8
Splatting 10.7
9% 11 fps
Poor: 27%
This bench: 3.08%
Great: 33%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
WD Blue 500GB (2010)-$24
96GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 18.01H18
SusWrite @10s intervals: 44 41 43 31 29 31 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (8th percentile)
30.4% Below average
Read 69.3
Write 67
Mixed 37.2
SusWrite 36.5
39% 52.5 MB/s
4K Read 0.6
4K Write 1.2
4K Mixed 0.4
92% 0.73 MB/s
Poor: 24%
This bench: 30.4%
Great: 69%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
G.SKILL RipjawsX DDR3 1600 C9 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR3 1333 MHz
Performing below potential (3rd percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
29.2% Poor
MC Read 9.2
MC Write 9.4
MC Mixed 8.6
26% 9.07 GB/s
SC Read 9.4
SC Write 9.9
SC Mixed 8.8
27% 9.37 GB/s
Latency 69
58% 69 ns
Poor: 33%
This bench: 29.2%
Great: 62%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical OptiPlex 790 Builds (Compare 5,333 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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