Dell OptiPlex 780

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 27%
Raft
Desktop
Desktop 59%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 20%
Surfboard
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (32nd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 68 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 52.1%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics49.3% is a reasonable 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle the majority of recent games but it will struggle with resolutions greater than 1080p at ultra detail levels. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive45.2% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
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.
Very high background CPU (34%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemDell OptiPlex 780
MotherboardDell OptiPlex 780  (all builds)
Memory9.4 GB free of 12 GB @ 1.1 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit cores
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20130806
Uptime7.4 Days
Run DateJan 01 '19 at 11:14
Run Duration114 Seconds
Run User DEU-User
Background CPU 34%

 PC Performing below expectations (32nd 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 above expectations (61st percentile)
52.1% Above average
Memory 75.6
1-Core 42.7
2-Core 85.9
45% 68.1 Pts
4-Core 169
8-Core 165
22% 167 Pts
64-Core 172
11% 172 Pts
Poor: 39%
This bench: 52.1%
Great: 58%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 970-$200
Asus(1043 8531) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 1430 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 399.24
Performing below potential (57th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
49.3% Average
Lighting 60.9
Reflection 65.1
Parallax 58.2
50% 61.4 fps
MRender 71.4
Gravity 57.8
Splatting 53
49% 60.8 fps
Poor: 43%
This bench: 49.3%
Great: 54%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Crucial BX200 480GB-$160
38GB free (System drive)
Firmware: MU02.6
SusWrite @10s intervals: 149 155 145 80 64 62 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
45.2% Average
Read 222
Write 214
Mixed 200
SusWrite 109
42% 186 MB/s
4K Read 25.2
4K Write 30.3
4K Mixed 27.5
90% 27.7 MB/s
DQ Read 32.2
DQ Write 39.1
DQ Mixed 35.2
27% 35.5 MB/s
Poor: 57%
This bench: 45.2%
Great: 95%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 12GB
null MHz
4096, 4096, 2048, 2048 MB
Performing below potential (10th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
21.7% Poor
MC Read 7.5
MC Write 6.7
MC Mixed 6.6
20% 6.93 GB/s
SC Read 5.5
SC Write 5
SC Mixed 6.6
16% 5.7 GB/s
Latency 89.1
45% 89.1 ns
Poor: 20%
This bench: 21.7%
Great: 50%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical OptiPlex 780 Builds (Compare 951 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 780

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 47% - Average Total price: $117
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