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 as expected (60th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 40 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. Additionally this processor can handle light workstation, and even some light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 79%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Graphics0.6% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Memory12GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's more than sufficient for nearly all games. 12GB also allows for very large file and system caches, software development and batch photo editing/processing.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
SystemDell OptiPlex 990
MotherboardDell OptiPlex 990  (all builds)
Memory9.4 GB free of 12 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit couleurs,
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20180702
Uptime0 Days
Run DateDec 08 '18 at 00:35
Run Duration73 Seconds
Run User CIV-User
Background CPU5%

 PC Performing as expected (60th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-2600-$187
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.4 GHz, turbo 3.5 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
79% Very good
Memory 92
1-Core 92.8
2-Core 175
72% 120 Pts
4-Core 366
8-Core 471
54% 418 Pts
64-Core 454
28% 454 Pts
Poor: 54%
This bench: 79%
Great: 74%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia Quadro NVS 450
Nvidia(10DE 0619) 256MB
Ram: 256MB, Driver: 342.1
Performing as expected (55th percentile)
0.6% Terrible
Lighting 0.57
Reflection 1.15
Parallax 0.19
0% 0.64 fps
MRender 2
Gravity 0.4
Splatting 0.87
1% 1.09 fps
Poor: 0%
This bench: 0.6%
Great: 1%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 9DHTBOZH-HATS Micron 16JTF51264AZ-1G6M1 12GB
1333, 1333 MHz
8192, 4096 MB
Performing below potential (25th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
42% Average
MC Read 14.2
MC Write 13.5
MC Mixed 13.3
39% 13.7 GB/s
SC Read 12.1
SC Write 14.5
SC Mixed 14.4
39% 13.7 GB/s
Latency 64.2
62% 64.2 ns
Poor: 30%
This bench: 42%
Great: 51%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical OptiPlex 990 Builds (Compare 3,967 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: 68% - Good Total price: $215
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