Dell OptiPlex 990

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 3%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 63%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 2%
Tree trunk
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 73.1%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Graphics4.18% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot DriveThe boot partition is located on a mechanical or hybrid drive. Moving the system to an SSD will yield far faster boot times, better system responsiveness and faster application load times.
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 7 is still a viable option, it's now 14 years and 9 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.
SystemDell OptiPlex 990
MotherboardDell OptiPlex 990  (all builds)
Memory1.1 GB free of 4 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20180702
Uptime0.8 Days
Run DateDec 14 '18 at 01:36
Run Duration136 Seconds
Run User AUS-User
Background CPU4%

 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 way above expectations (100th percentile)
73.1% Very good
Memory 90.7
1-Core 87.2
2-Core 171
69% 116 Pts
4-Core 324
8-Core 319
43% 322 Pts
64-Core 309
19% 309 Pts
Poor: 42%
This bench: 73.1%
Great: 70%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GeForce GT 710
MSI(1462 8C93) 2GB
CLim: 954 MHz, MLim: 1252 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 417.1
Performing above expectations (75th percentile)
4.18% Terrible
Lighting 5
Reflection 4.23
Parallax 4.31
4% 4.51 fps
MRender 6.38
Gravity 3.23
Splatting 6.17
4% 5.26 fps
Poor: 3%
This bench: 4.18%
Great: 4%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Seagate ST3320418AS 320GB-$54
165GB free (System drive)
Firmware: CC46
SusWrite @10s intervals: 39 66 51 64 73 77 MB/s
Performing below expectations (33rd percentile)
40.2% Average
Read 78.2
Write 40
Mixed 53.3
SusWrite 61.6
43% 58.3 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 1.4
4K Mixed 0.8
144% 0.97 MB/s
Poor: 21%
This bench: 40.2%
Great: 58%
Verbatim Mini Metal 32GB
1GB free, PID 5200, Verbatim mini metal
Operating at USB 2.1 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 3 1.6 1.3 2.2 1.9 0.5 MB/s
Performing below expectations (20th percentile)
6.18% Terrible
Read 29.8
Write 11.8
Mixed 6.8
SusWrite 1.7
13% 12.5 MB/s
4K Read 5
4K Write 0.1
4K Mixed 0.1
25% 1.73 MB/s
Poor: 6%
This bench: 6.18%
Great: 24%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Samsung M378B5773DH0-CH9 2x2GB
2 of 4 slots used
4GB DIMM DDR3 1333 MHz
Performing way above expectations (86th percentile)
48.6% Average
MC Read 17.3
MC Write 17.4
MC Mixed 15.2
48% 16.6 GB/s
SC Read 12.3
SC Write 13.9
SC Mixed 15.2
39% 13.8 GB/s
Latency 66.3
60% 66.3 ns
Poor: 28%
This bench: 48.6%
Great: 50%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical OptiPlex 990 Builds (Compare 3,975 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: $216
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