Dell OptiPlex 5040

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (59th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 41 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 57.7%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics3.55% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Memory4GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and although it's sufficient for most games, some will benefit from up to 8GB of RAM. 4GB is also enough for modest file and system caches which allow for a responsive system.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Very high background CPU (100%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemDell OptiPlex 5040
MotherboardDell OptiPlex 5040  (all builds)
Memory1.7 GB free of 4 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1440 x 900 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20160627
Uptime0.1 Days
Run DateFeb 02 '19 at 00:34
Run Duration121 Seconds
Run User MYS-User
Background CPU 100%

 PC Performing as expected (59th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i3-6100-$40
Socket 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.7 GHz, turbo 3.7 GHz (avg)
Performing as expected (54th percentile)
57.7% Above average
Memory 61.6
1-Core 96.8
2-Core 134
58% 97.5 Pts
4-Core 315
8-Core 291
41% 303 Pts
64-Core 286
18% 286 Pts
Poor: 29%
This bench: 57.7%
Great: 68%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GeForce GT 630
Gigabyte(1458 3544) 2GB
Ram: 2GB, Driver: 344.11
Performing above expectations (75th percentile)
3.55% Terrible
Lighting 4.37
Reflection 4.96
Parallax 3.59
4% 4.31 fps
MRender 5.9
Gravity 4.53
Splatting 3.09
4% 4.51 fps
Poor: 3%
This bench: 3.55%
Great: 5%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
WD WD5000AZLX-00K4KA0 500GB
6GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 01.01A01
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 152
Write 147
Mixed 75.8
92% 125 MB/s
4K Read 0.4
4K Write 2.1
4K Mixed 0.7
133% 1.07 MB/s
Poor: 40% Great: 104%
WDC WD50 00BEVT-00ZAT0 500GB
12GB free, PID 0c31
Operating at USB 2.0 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 36 36 37 38 38 37 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (95th percentile)
18.7% Very poor
Read 36.5
Write 36.2
Mixed 24.6
SusWrite 36.9
45% 33.5 MB/s
4K Read 0.5
4K Write 1.7
4K Mixed 0.6
80% 0.93 MB/s
Poor: 14%
This bench: 18.7%
Great: 19%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 8KTF51264AZ-1G6P1 1x4GB
1 of 4 slots used
4GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1600 MHz
Performing below potential (13th percentile) - ensure that an XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
26.2% Poor
MC Read 10
MC Write 9.7
MC Mixed 7.9
26% 9.2 GB/s
SC Read 6.7
SC Write 6.2
SC Mixed 6
18% 6.3 GB/s
Latency 123
32% 123 ns
Poor: 22%
This bench: 26.2%
Great: 33%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical OptiPlex 5040 Builds (Compare 1,802 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 9%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 65%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 8%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: Dell OptiPlex 5040

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 94% - Outstanding Total price: $67
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