Dell OptiPlex 790

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 29%
Raft
Desktop
Desktop 72%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 22%
Surfboard
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (57th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 43 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 69.8%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics44.4% is a reasonable 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle the majority of recent games but it will struggle with resolutions greater than 1080p at ultra detail levels. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Memory22GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's far more than any current game requires. 22GB will also allow for large file and system caches, virtual machine hosting, software development, video editing and batch multimedia processing.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Sub-optimal background CPU (16%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemDell OptiPlex 790
MotherboardDell OptiPlex 790  (all builds)
Memory17.9 GB free of 22 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20110725
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJan 28 '20 at 11:05
Run Duration141 Seconds
Run User GBR-User
Background CPU 16%
Watch Gameplay: 1650 + 9600K How to compare your gameplay

 PC Performing as expected (57th 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 way above expectations (97th percentile)
69.8% Good
Memory 91.6
1-Core 85.2
2-Core 153
67% 110 Pts
4-Core 272
8-Core 320
38% 296 Pts
64-Core 316
20% 316 Pts
Poor: 42%
This bench: 69.8%
Great: 70%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1650-$155
CLim: 2175 MHz, MLim: 2000 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 441.87
Performing above expectations (81st percentile)
44.4% Average
Lighting 56.7
Reflection 51
Parallax 41.7
46% 49.8 fps
MRender 45.1
Gravity 52.1
Splatting 51.6
41% 49.6 fps
Poor: 39%
This bench: 44.4%
Great: 46%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung PM830 128GB
6GB free (System drive)
Firmware: CXM03D1Q
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 208
Write 188
Mixed 112
38% 169 MB/s
4K Read 18
4K Write 33.3
4K Mixed 18.2
68% 23.2 MB/s
DQ Read 22
DQ Write 47.4
DQ Mixed 20.3
20% 29.9 MB/s
Poor: 48% Great: 73%
Seagate ST3500312CS 500GB-$20
207GB free
Firmware: SC13
SusWrite @10s intervals: 61 75 79 81 82 62 MB/s
Performing as expected (41st percentile)
44.7% Average
Read 82
Write 78
Mixed 39
SusWrite 73.6
50% 68.2 MB/s
4K Read 0.5
4K Write 1.5
4K Mixed 0.9
149% 0.97 MB/s
Poor: 23%
This bench: 44.7%
Great: 60%
Samsung UHD Video Pack 500GB
453GB free, PID 62c9
Operating at USB 2.1 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 23 25 25 25 25 24 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (7th percentile)
14.7% Very poor
Read 27.2
Write 22.5
Mixed 20
SusWrite 24.8
32% 23.6 MB/s
4K Read 0.5
4K Write 1.7
4K Mixed 0.8
87% 1 MB/s
Poor: 15%
This bench: 14.7%
Great: 45%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston KHX1866C10D3/8G KHX1866C10D3/8G Micron 8JTF25664AZ-1G4D1 859B CT51264BA160B.C16F 22GB
1333, 1333, 1333, 1333 MHz
8192, 8192, 2048, 4096 MB
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
29.5% Poor
MC Read 9.1
MC Write 9.5
MC Mixed 8.7
26% 9.1 GB/s
SC Read 8.7
SC Write 9.6
SC Mixed 9.1
26% 9.13 GB/s
Latency 64.8
62% 64.8 ns

 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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