Dell OptiPlex 3040

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 6%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 59%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 5%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (26th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 74 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 59.9%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics4.1% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive55.7% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
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.
High background CPU (24%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemDell OptiPlex 3040
MotherboardDell OptiPlex 3040  (all builds)
Memory1.6 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1600 x 900 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20200622
Uptime0.3 Days
Run DateFeb 02 '21 at 19:42
Run Duration117 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 24%

 PC Performing below expectations (26th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-6500-$67
Socket 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 3.3 GHz (avg)
Performing below expectations (24th percentile)
59.9% Above average
Memory 75.8
1-Core 95.7
2-Core 164
66% 112 Pts
4-Core 266
8-Core 205
33% 236 Pts
64-Core 261
16% 261 Pts
Poor: 43%
This bench: 59.9%
Great: 73%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD Radeon R5 340X
Dell(1028 0083) 2GB
CLim: 950 MHz, MLim: 1150 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 20.12.1
Performing way below expectations (17th percentile)
4.1% Terrible
Lighting 4.7
Reflection 4.1
Parallax 9.5
4% 6.1 fps
MRender 4.4
Gravity 8
Splatting 4.8
5% 5.73 fps
Poor: 4%
This bench: 4.1%
Great: 6%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Sandisk Z400s 2.5 7MM 128GB
44GB free (System drive)
Firmware: Z2329012
SusWrite @10s intervals: 163 163 160 143 154 155 MB/s
Performing as expected (50th percentile)
55.7% Above average
Read 391
Write 144
Mixed 149
SusWrite 156
46% 210 MB/s
4K Read 18.8
4K Write 66.8
4K Mixed 11.6
79% 32.4 MB/s
DQ Read 177
DQ Write 175
DQ Mixed 78
86% 143 MB/s
Poor: 42%
This bench: 55.7%
Great: 69%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Micron 16KTF1G64AZ-1G6P1 1x8GB
1 of 2 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1600 MHz
Performing way below expectations (14th percentile)
25% Poor
MC Read 8.2
MC Write 8.6
MC Mixed 7.5
23% 8.1 GB/s
SC Read 6.3
SC Write 8.4
SC Mixed 6.6
20% 7.1 GB/s
Latency 88.8
45% 88.8 ns
Poor: 21%
This bench: 25%
Great: 34%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical OptiPlex 3040 Builds (Compare 2,617 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 6%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 61%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 5%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: Dell OptiPlex 3040

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 73% - Very good Total price: $95
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