Dell OptiPlex 790

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 28%
Raft
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (65th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 35 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 64.7%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics1.03% 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.
Memory2GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows however a minimum of 4GB is recommended for gaming or any other RAM intensive tasks such as photo/video editing. This system will also be a little more responsive with 4GB of RAM.
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.
SystemDell OptiPlex 790
MotherboardDell OptiPlex 790  (all builds)
Memory0.5 GB free of 2 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1366 x 768 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20111230
Uptime11 Days
Run DateJul 03 '16 at 09:19
Run Duration131 Seconds
Run User SAU-User
Background CPU9%

 PC Performing above expectations (65th 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
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
64.7% Good
Memory 91.8
1-Core 87.9
2-Core 138
66% 106 Pts
4-Core 220
8-Core 222
30% 221 Pts
64-Core 223
14% 223 Pts
Poor: 34%
This bench: 64.7%
Great: 61%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD 2000 (Desktop 1.1 GHz)
Dell(1028 04AD) 776MB
Driver: igdumd64.dll Ver. 9.17.10.3517
Performing as expected (50th percentile)
1.03% Terrible
Lighting 1.1
Reflection 1.46
Parallax 0.97
1% 1.18 fps
MRender 1.71
Gravity 0.8
Splatting 2.04
1% 1.52 fps
Poor: 1%
This bench: 1.03%
Great: 1%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
WD Blue 500GB (2010)-$24
235GB free
Firmware: 19.01H19 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing as expected (41st percentile)
51.4% Above average
Read 85.3
Write 93.7
Mixed 30.4
51% 69.8 MB/s
4K Read 0.41
4K Write 1.61
4K Mixed 0.26
77% 0.76 MB/s
Poor: 24%
This bench: 51.4%
Great: 69%
Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 500GB-$23
107GB free (System drive)
Firmware: KC45 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing below expectations (35th percentile)
52.8% Above average
Read 94.5
Write 89.6
Mixed 27.2
51% 70.4 MB/s
4K Read 0.67
4K Write 0.8
4K Mixed 0.51
99% 0.66 MB/s
Poor: 27%
This bench: 52.8%
Great: 88%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Hynix HMT325U6CFR8C-H9 1x2GB
1 of 4 slots used
2GB DIMM DDR3 1333 MHz
Performing way above expectations (97th percentile)
28.8% Poor
MC Read 9.4
MC Write 8.8
MC Mixed 8.3
25% 8.83 GB/s
SC Read 8.8
SC Write 9.2
SC Mixed 8.8
26% 8.93 GB/s
Latency 64.5
62% 64.5 ns
Poor: 14%
This bench: 28.8%
Great: 29%

 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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