Dell OptiPlex 980

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 6%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 64%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 5%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (52nd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 48 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
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 72.8%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Graphics1.86% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive34.1% is low SSD score. With a better SSD this system will boot faster, make applications more responsive and reduce IO wait times.
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.
SystemDell OptiPlex 980
MotherboardDell OptiPlex 980  (all builds)
Memory6.6 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1440 x 900 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20180227
Uptime0 Days
Run DateMar 25 '21 at 03:20
Run Duration113 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU2%

 PC Performing as expected (52nd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7 860-$339
CPU, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2.8 GHz, turbo 2.95 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (98th percentile)
72.8% Very good
Memory 93.3
1-Core 84.2
2-Core 167
69% 115 Pts
4-Core 291
8-Core 372
42% 331 Pts
64-Core 373
23% 373 Pts
Poor: 53%
This bench: 72.8%
Great: 72%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GeForce GT 730
Nvidia(10DE 0000) 2GB
Ram: 2GB, Driver: 340.52
Relative performance (0th percentile)
1.86% Terrible
Lighting 2.2
Reflection 2.9
Parallax 0.8
2% 1.97 fps
MRender 2.9
Gravity 2.5
Splatting 2.1
2% 2.5 fps
Poor: 3%
This bench: 1.86%
Great: 7%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kingston A400 120GB-$32
94GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 03150002
SusWrite @10s intervals: 70 54 56 54 54 55 MB/s
Performing below potential (6th percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
34.1% Below average
Read 191
Write 62
Mixed 78.5
SusWrite 57.1
21% 97.1 MB/s
4K Read 13.5
4K Write 38.8
4K Mixed 19.7
66% 24 MB/s
DQ Read 33.8
DQ Write 67.9
DQ Mixed 25.8
27% 42.5 MB/s
Poor: 33%
This bench: 34.1%
Great: 85%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown M378B5773CH0-CK0 802C0000802C 4JTF25664AZ-1G6E1 802C0000802C 4JTF25664AZ-1G6E1 802C0000802C 4JTF25664AZ-1G6E1 8GB
1600, 1600, 1600, 1600 MHz
2048, 2048, 2048, 2048 MB
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
40.5% Average
MC Read 15.6
MC Write 12.6
MC Mixed 11.7
38% 13.3 GB/s
SC Read 11.7
SC Write 11.6
SC Mixed 12.4
34% 11.9 GB/s
Latency 61.5
65% 61.5 ns

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical OptiPlex 980 Builds (Compare 819 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 5%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 59%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 5%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: Dell OptiPlex 980

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 73% - Very good Total price: $128
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