Dell OptiPlex 3050

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 8%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 55%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 8%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way below expectations (17th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 83 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 63.4%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics3.4% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive39.3% is low SSD score. With a better SSD this system will boot faster, make applications more responsive and reduce IO wait 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 (63%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemDell OptiPlex 3050
MotherboardDell OptiPlex 3050  (all builds)
Memory12.2 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.4 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20211004
Uptime0 Days
Run DateFeb 24 '22 at 15:47
Run Duration133 Seconds
Run User CAN-User
Background CPU 63%

 PC Performing way below expectations (17th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-6500-$67
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 3.3 GHz (avg)
Performing below expectations (36th percentile)
63.4% Good
Memory 57.4
1-Core 83.8
2-Core 175
58% 105 Pts
4-Core 408
8-Core 363
53% 385 Pts
64-Core 402
25% 402 Pts
Poor: 43%
This bench: 63.4%
Great: 73%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD 530 (Desktop Skylake)
Dell(1028 07A3) 1GB
Driver: igdumdim64.dll Ver. 27.20.100.9664
Performing way below expectations (13th percentile)
3.4% Terrible
Lighting 5.8
Reflection 6
Parallax 6.6
5% 6.13 fps
MRender 1
Gravity 1
Splatting 1
1% 1 fps
Poor: 3%
This bench: 3.4%
Great: 6%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
KingFast 256GB
194GB free (System drive)
Firmware: U0506A0
SusWrite @10s intervals: 251 261 292 336 281 272 MB/s
Performing below potential (12th percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
39.3% Below average
Read 26.1
Write 68.9
Mixed 38
SusWrite 282
24% 104 MB/s
4K Read 5
4K Write 38.3
4K Mixed 12.3
44% 18.5 MB/s
DQ Read 78.5
DQ Write 260
DQ Mixed 35.4
66% 125 MB/s
Poor: 31%
This bench: 39.3%
Great: 139%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown M378A1K43CB2-CRC 2x8GB
2 of 2 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 2400 MHz clocked @ 2133 MHz
Performing below potential (6th percentile) - Ensure that the top XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
57.8% Above average
MC Read 21.4
MC Write 24.1
MC Mixed 19.2
62% 21.6 GB/s
SC Read 10.4
SC Write 15.6
SC Mixed 18.1
42% 14.7 GB/s
Latency 136
30% 136 ns
Poor: 58%
This bench: 57.8%
Great: 81%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical OptiPlex 3050 Builds (Compare 4,463 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 8%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 65%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 7%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: Dell OptiPlex 3050

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 91% - Outstanding Total price: $89
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