Dell OptiPlex 790

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 3%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 56%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 3%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (29th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 71 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 61.9%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics2.43% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
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 (12%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemDell OptiPlex 790
MotherboardDell OptiPlex 790  (all builds)
Memory2.5 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1440 x 900 - 32 Bit kolorów
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20180703
Uptime0.1 Days
Run DateJul 13 '23 at 14:51
Run Duration132 Seconds
Run User POL-User
Background CPU 12%

 PC Performing below expectations (29th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-2400-$250
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.1 GHz, turbo 3.2 GHz (avg)
Performing as expected (50th percentile)
61.9% Good
Memory 84
1-Core 82.8
2-Core 161
65% 109 Pts
4-Core 228
8-Core 250
32% 240 Pts
64-Core 247
15% 247 Pts
Poor: 42%
This bench: 61.9%
Great: 70%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GeForce GT 430
Device(0000 0000) 1GB
CLim: 700 MHz, MLim: 267 MHz, Ram: 1GB, Driver: 391.35
Performing way below expectations (10th percentile)
2.43% Terrible
Lighting 3.1
Reflection 4.6
Parallax 1.2
2% 2.97 fps
MRender 2.3
Gravity 3.9
Splatting 2.2
2% 2.8 fps
Poor: 2%
This bench: 2.43%
Great: 4%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
SSD 120GB 120GB
6GB free (System drive)
Firmware: U0324A0
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
Read 224
Write 181
Mixed 194
44% 199 MB/s
4K Read 14.6
4K Write 36.1
4K Mixed 12.6
57% 21.1 MB/s
DQ Read 50.5
DQ Write 190
DQ Mixed 26.8
48% 89.3 MB/s
Poor: 35% Great: 81%
Adata HD650 2TB
1TB free
Firmware: 0
SusWrite @10s intervals: 27 25 25 25 27 27 MB/s
Performing below expectations (27th percentile)
23.1% Poor
Read 53.9
Write 22.9
Mixed 26.6
SusWrite 26.1
24% 32.4 MB/s
4K Read 2.2
4K Write 0
4K Mixed 0.5
147% 0.9 MB/s
Poor: 13%
This bench: 23.1%
Great: 76%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Hynix HMT325U6CFR8C-H9 830B NT2GC64B88G0NF-DI Kingston K1N7HK-ELC HMT325U6CFR8C-H9 8GB
1333, 1333, 1333, 1333 MHz
2048, 2048, 2048, 2048 MB
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
45% Average
MC Read 14.7
MC Write 16.9
MC Mixed 14.6
44% 15.4 GB/s
SC Read 12.1
SC Write 13
SC Mixed 13.9
37% 13 GB/s
Latency 73.4
54% 73.4 ns
Poor: 45%
This bench: 45%
Great: 52%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical OptiPlex 790 Builds (Compare 5,351 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 7%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 57%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 7%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: Dell OptiPlex 790

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 58% - Above average Total price: $278
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