Dell OptiPlex 790

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
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 an average single core score, this CPU can handle browsing the web, email, video playback and the majority of general computing tasks including light gaming when coupled with an appropriate GPU. Finally, with a gaming score of 48.8%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is below average.
Graphics26.9% is a below average 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle older games but it will struggle to render recent games at resolutions greater than 1080p. (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.
Very high background CPU (44%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemDell OptiPlex 790
MotherboardDell OptiPlex 790  (all builds)
Memory5.7 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1366 x 768 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20170507
Uptime0.1 Days
Run DateNov 20 '18 at 20:19
Run Duration142 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 44%
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 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 i3-2120-$170
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz, turbo 3.3 GHz (avg)
Performing below expectations (34th percentile)
48.8% Average
Memory 75.4
1-Core 62.7
2-Core 104
51% 80.8 Pts
4-Core 131
8-Core 134
18% 132 Pts
64-Core 133
8% 133 Pts
Poor: 34%
This bench: 48.8%
Great: 61%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1050-Ti-$59
CLim: 2062 MHz, MLim: 1809 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 416.94
Performing below potential (13th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
26.9% Poor
Lighting 32.2
Reflection 27.3
Parallax 30.8
26% 30.1 fps
MRender 33.6
Gravity 35.8
Splatting 34.3
28% 34.6 fps
Poor: 27%
This bench: 26.9%
Great: 33%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Sandisk PLUS 120GB
29GB free (System drive)
Firmware: UE4500RL
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 1,833
Write 31.5
Mixed 57
133% 641 MB/s
4K Read 208
4K Write 1.9
4K Mixed 3.5
321% 71.1 MB/s
Poor: 29% Great: 55%
Seagate ST3320820AS 320GB-$55
146GB free
Firmware: 3.AHG
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 75.5
Write 71.5
Mixed 40
46% 62.3 MB/s
4K Read 0.6
4K Write 1.3
4K Mixed 0.7
127% 0.87 MB/s
Poor: 14% Great: 44%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Nanya NT4GC64B8HG0NF-DI 2x4GB
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 1333 MHz
Performing below potential (5th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
34% Below average
MC Read 10.9
MC Write 12.1
MC Mixed 11.7
33% 11.6 GB/s
SC Read 8.6
SC Write 10.4
SC Mixed 9.8
27% 9.6 GB/s
Latency 89.5
45% 89.5 ns
Poor: 34%
This bench: 34%
Great: 62%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical OptiPlex 790 Builds (Compare 5,333 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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