Dell OptiPlex 990

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
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 73.9%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Boot Drive33.3% is low SSD score. With a better SSD this system will boot faster, make applications more responsive and reduce IO wait times.
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 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.
High background CPU (24%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
SystemDell OptiPlex 990
MotherboardDell OptiPlex 990  (all builds)
Memory8.8 GB free of 12 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1680 x 1050 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20180702
Uptime0.2 Days
Run DateFeb 08 '19 at 15:49
Run Duration126 Seconds
Run User MYS-User
Background CPU 24%

 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 i5-2500
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz
Performing way above expectations (99th percentile)
73.9% Very good
Memory 91.2
1-Core 87
2-Core 174
70% 117 Pts
4-Core 329
8-Core 332
44% 330 Pts
64-Core 327
20% 327 Pts
Poor: 47%
This bench: 73.9%
Great: 72%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Galax TA1D0120A 120GB
45GB free (System drive)
Firmware: SBFM
SusWrite @10s intervals: 92 40 67 65 49 40 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (8th percentile)
33.3% Below average
Read 308
Write 280
Mixed 142
SusWrite 58.8
44% 197 MB/s
4K Read 0.4
4K Write 17.5
4K Mixed 19.1
34% 12.3 MB/s
DQ Read 87.1
DQ Write 152
DQ Mixed 13.7
40% 84.1 MB/s
Poor: 32%
This bench: 33.3%
Great: 80%
WD Blue 1TB (2012)-$30
615GB free
Firmware: 01.0
SusWrite @10s intervals: 160 162 162 162 161 161 MB/s
Performing above expectations (71st percentile)
94.3% Outstanding
Read 167
Write 141
Mixed 96
SusWrite 161
104% 141 MB/s
4K Read 1.5
4K Write 2.6
4K Mixed 1.2
244% 1.77 MB/s
Poor: 52%
This bench: 94.3%
Great: 109%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Samsung M378B5673EH1-CH9 M378B5273DH0-CK0 Hynix HMT325U6BFR8C-H9 M378B5173DB0-CK0 12GB
1333, 1333, 1333, 1333 MHz
2048, 4096, 2048, 4096 MB
Performing above expectations (75th percentile)
49.8% Average
MC Read 16.7
MC Write 18.2
MC Mixed 15.9
48% 16.9 GB/s
SC Read 13.8
SC Write 15.4
SC Mixed 15.2
42% 14.8 GB/s
Latency 65.4
61% 65.4 ns
Poor: 49%
This bench: 49.8%
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 3,962 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: 67% - Good Total price: $225
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