Dell OptiPlex 960

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 18%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 58%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 14%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (54th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 46 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
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 50.7%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics31.1% 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)
Boot Drive65% is a good SSD score. This drive enables fast boots, responsive applications and ensures minimum system IO wait times.
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.
SystemDell OptiPlex 960
MotherboardDell OptiPlex 960  (all builds)
Memory5 GB free of 8 GB @ 0.8 GHz
Display2560 x 1440 - 32 Bit Farben
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20130806
Uptime3.8 Days
Run DateDec 24 '18 at 13:05
Run Duration130 Seconds
Run User AUT-User
Background CPU6%
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 PC Performing as expected (54th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core2 Quad Q9650-$170
CPU, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3 GHz, turbo 2.8 GHz (avg)
Performing as expected (52nd percentile)
50.7% Above average
Memory 72.5
1-Core 42.6
2-Core 85.4
44% 66.8 Pts
4-Core 170
8-Core 167
23% 168 Pts
64-Core 169
10% 169 Pts
Poor: 39%
This bench: 50.7%
Great: 58%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1050-Ti-$59
Zotac(19DA A454) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 1923 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 417.35
Performing way above expectations (85th percentile)
31.1% Below average
Lighting 38.6
Reflection 30.6
Parallax 41.1
32% 36.8 fps
MRender 38.2
Gravity 38
Splatting 36.2
31% 37.5 fps
Poor: 27%
This bench: 31.1%
Great: 33%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Crucial MX500 250GB-$40
64GB free (System drive)
Firmware: M3CR010
SusWrite @10s intervals: 207 224 226 236 239 235 MB/s
Performing below potential (2nd percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
65% Good
Read 255
Write 114
Mixed 238
SusWrite 228
47% 209 MB/s
4K Read 27.7
4K Write 40.6
4K Mixed 31.1
103% 33.1 MB/s
DQ Read 204
DQ Write 184
DQ Mixed 176
137% 188 MB/s
Poor: 73%
This bench: 65%
Great: 123%
WD Blue 320GB (2008)-$39
156GB free
Firmware: 01.03E01
SusWrite @10s intervals: 84 85 86 86 86 86 MB/s
Performing above expectations (84th percentile)
55.1% Above average
Read 106
Write 103
Mixed 66
SusWrite 85.4
66% 90.2 MB/s
4K Read 0.6
4K Write 1.8
4K Mixed 0.9
158% 1.1 MB/s
Poor: 23%
This bench: 55.1%
Great: 60%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 4x2GB
4 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR2
Performing as expected (49th percentile)
21.3% Poor
MC Read 7.2
MC Write 6.6
MC Mixed 6.4
19% 6.73 GB/s
SC Read 5.8
SC Write 6.5
SC Mixed 6.6
18% 6.3 GB/s
Latency 95.7
42% 95.7 ns
Poor: 14%
This bench: 21.3%
Great: 45%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical OptiPlex 960 Builds (Compare 233 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 4%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 40%
Speed boat
Workstation
Workstation 4%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: Dell OptiPlex 960

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 43% - Average Total price: $121
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HDDRAMUSB
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