Dell OptiPlex 990

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way below expectations (13th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 87 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 62.6%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics26.9% is a below average 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle older games but it will struggle to render recent games at resolutions greater than 1080p. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (20%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemDell OptiPlex 990
MotherboardDell OptiPlex 990  (all builds)
Memory10.4 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1200 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20150826
Uptime0.5 Days
Run DateMar 01 '21 at 20:53
Run Duration127 Seconds
Run User GBR-User
Background CPU 20%
Watch Gameplay: 1050-Ti + 9600K How to compare your gameplay

 PC Performing way below expectations (13th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-2600S-$235
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2.8 GHz, turbo 2.9 GHz (avg)
Performing below expectations (22nd percentile)
62.6% Good
Memory 89.3
1-Core 85.5
2-Core 148
66% 108 Pts
4-Core 196
8-Core 334
32% 265 Pts
64-Core 348
22% 348 Pts
Poor: 57%
This bench: 62.6%
Great: 73%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1050-Ti-$59
CLim: 1911 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 461.40
Performing below potential (13th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
26.9% Poor
Lighting 33.9
Reflection 37.5
Parallax 36.3
28% 35.9 fps
MRender 34.2
Gravity 36.7
Splatting 25.1
26% 32 fps
Poor: 27%
This bench: 26.9%
Great: 33%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Hitachi HDS721050CLA662 500GB
58GB free (System drive)
Firmware: JP2OA41A
SusWrite @10s intervals: 5.3 9.7 10 15 19 25 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 1,384
Write 5.7
SusWrite 14
334% 468 MB/s
4K Read 186
4K Write 0.5
4K Mixed 0.4
7,812% 62.4 MB/s
Poor: 24% Great: 76%
TOSHIBA External USB 3.0 1TB
436GB free, PID 0900
Operating at USB 2.1 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 23 24 23 23 24 24 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (3rd percentile)
11.2% Very poor
Read 30
Write 20.2
Mixed 21.2
SusWrite 23.6
31% 23.8 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 0.5
4K Mixed 0.3
30% 0.5 MB/s
Poor: 15%
This bench: 11.2%
Great: 52%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Samsung M378B5173BH0-CK0 Kingston KVT8FP-HYC M378B5273CH0-CK0 Kingston KVT8FP-HYC 16GB
1333, 1333, 1333, 1333 MHz
4096, 4096, 4096, 4096 MB
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
46.2% Average
MC Read 15.7
MC Write 16.2
MC Mixed 14.8
44% 15.6 GB/s
SC Read 13.2
SC Write 14.8
SC Mixed 14.2
40% 14.1 GB/s
Latency 68.1
59% 68.1 ns
Poor: 44%
This bench: 46.2%
Great: 46%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical OptiPlex 990 Builds (Compare 3,959 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 6%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 60%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 6%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: Dell OptiPlex 990

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 67% - Good Total price: $225
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