Dell OptiPlex 740

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU, SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (25th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 75 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 relatively low single core score, this CPU can handle email, light web browsing and basic audio/video playback, but it will struggle to handle CPU intensive tasks. Finally, with a gaming score of 34.2%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is poor.
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 (11%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemDell OptiPlex 740
MotherboardDell OptiPlex 740  (all builds)
Memory1.4 GB free of 8 GB @ 0.7 GHz
Display1400 x 1050 - 32 Bit Farben
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20070317
Uptime0 Days
Run DateNov 19 '20 at 13:04
Run Duration113 Seconds
Run User DEU-User
Background CPU 11%

 PC Performing below expectations (25th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 4600+
Socket M2 , 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 2.4 GHz (avg)
Performing below expectations (37th percentile)
34.2% Below average
Memory 57.3
1-Core 34.9
2-Core 68.3
35% 53.5 Pts
4-Core 66.4
8-Core 70.3
9% 68.4 Pts
64-Core 69.1
4% 69.1 Pts
Poor: 22%
This bench: 34.2%
Great: 47%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Mcbqe64g BMPP 64GB
38GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 2.9.
SusWrite @10s intervals: 20 29 30 29 29 28 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 4x2GB
4 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR2
Performing below potential (13th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
14.9% Very poor
MC Read 4
MC Write 5.3
MC Mixed 4.9
14% 4.73 GB/s
SC Read 3.9
SC Write 5
SC Mixed 3.7
12% 4.2 GB/s
Latency 136
30% 136 ns
Poor: 14%
This bench: 14.9%
Great: 45%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical OptiPlex 740 Builds (Compare 20 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 4%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 35%
Sail boat
Workstation
Workstation 4%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: Dell OptiPlex 740

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 8% - Terrible Total price: $85
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