Dell OptiPlex 990

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (63rd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 37 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 64.6%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics1.02% 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 7 is still a viable option, it's now 14 years and 8 months old. This system should be upgraded to Windows 10 which is generally faster and has an improved set of core utilities including better versions of explorer and task manager.
Very high background CPU (46%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemDell OptiPlex 990
MotherboardDell OptiPlex 990  (all builds)
Memory6.1 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1280 x 1024 - 32 Bit colors,
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20110411
Uptime3.1 Days
Run DateDec 11 '17 at 16:30
Run Duration95 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 46%

 PC Performing above expectations (63rd 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
Performing above expectations (74th percentile)
64.6% Good
Memory 91.5
1-Core 86.2
2-Core 170
69% 116 Pts
4-Core 206
8-Core 305
32% 256 Pts
64-Core 328
20% 328 Pts
Poor: 42%
This bench: 64.6%
Great: 70%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD Radeon HD 6350
Dell(1028 2126) 512MB
Driver: aticfx64.dll Ver. 15.200.1065.0
Performing as expected (50th percentile)
1.02% Terrible
Lighting 1
Reflection 2.12
Parallax 1.84
1% 1.65 fps
MRender 2.14
Gravity 0.83
Splatting 2.09
1% 1.69 fps
Poor: 1%
This bench: 1.02%
Great: 1%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
SanDisk Z400s 128GB-$109
28GB free (System drive)
Firmware: Z2333000
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 46% Great: 71%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston 9905471-001.A00LF Samsung M378B5773DH0-CH9 9905471-001.A00LF Samsung M378B5773DH0-CH9 8GB
1333, 1333, 1333, 1333 MHz
2048, 2048, 2048, 2048 MB
Performing above expectations (64th percentile)
51.1% Above average
MC Read 17
MC Write 18.8
MC Mixed 16.4
50% 17.4 GB/s
SC Read 14
SC Write 15.5
SC Mixed 16.5
44% 15.3 GB/s
Latency 64.9
62% 64.9 ns
Poor: 50%
This bench: 51.1%
Great: 52%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical OptiPlex 990 Builds (Compare 3,962 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 6%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 60%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 6%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: Dell OptiPlex 990

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 67% - Good Total price: $225
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