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 way below expectations (16th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 84 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 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 56.2%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Boot Drive55.3% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
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.
Very high background CPU (65%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
SystemDell OptiPlex 990
MotherboardDell OptiPlex 990  (all builds)
Memory3 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit Farben
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20110528
Uptime1.3 Days
Run DateFeb 11 '19 at 17:33
Run Duration143 Seconds
Run User DEU-User
Background CPU 65%

 PC Performing way below expectations (16th 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, turbo 3.2 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (19th percentile)
56.2% Above average
Memory 81.3
1-Core 75.6
2-Core 151
61% 103 Pts
4-Core 176
8-Core 219
25% 197 Pts
64-Core 204
13% 204 Pts
Poor: 42%
This bench: 56.2%
Great: 70%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GT 1030
Asus(1043 85F5) 2GB
CLim: 2138 MHz, MLim: 1552 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 417.71
Relative performance n/a - benchmarks incomplete
Lighting 4.47
Reflection 14.5
5% 9.5 fps
Poor: 11% Great: 15%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 860 Evo 500GB-$80
109GB free (System drive)
Firmware: RVT01B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 257 266 266 260 264 260 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (1st percentile)
55.3% Above average
Read 322
Write 270
Mixed 211
SusWrite 262
60% 266 MB/s
4K Read 21
4K Write 46.8
4K Mixed 18.1
80% 28.6 MB/s
DQ Read 16.1
DQ Write 92.6
DQ Mixed 36.6
33% 48.4 MB/s
Poor: 74%
This bench: 55.3%
Great: 129%
Freecom Mobile Drive XXS 320GB
293GB free, PID fc88
Operating at USB 2.0 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 26 27 27 27 27 27 MB/s
Performing below expectations (37th percentile)
13.6% Very poor
Read 31.5
Write 24
Mixed 24.7
SusWrite 26.7
36% 26.7 MB/s
4K Read 0.5
4K Write 1
4K Mixed 0.6
56% 0.7 MB/s
Poor: 11%
This bench: 13.6%
Great: 21%
TANDBERG RDX 2TB
939GB free, PID 0006
Operating at USB 2.1 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 26 26 26 26 26 26 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (9th percentile)
15.1% Very poor
Read 30
Write 25.2
Mixed 20
SusWrite 26.2
34% 25.3 MB/s
4K Read 0.4
4K Write 1.6
4K Mixed 0.6
76% 0.87 MB/s
Poor: 15%
This bench: 15.1%
Great: 51%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Samsung M378B5773DH0-CH9 Micron 8JTF25664AZ-1G4D1 M378B5773DH0-CH9 Micron 8JTF25664AZ-1G4D1 8GB
1333, 1333, 1333, 1333 MHz
2048, 2048, 2048, 2048 MB
Performing way below expectations (17th percentile)
41.3% Average
MC Read 12.8
MC Write 15.5
MC Mixed 13.7
40% 14 GB/s
SC Read 10.5
SC Write 13.7
SC Mixed 13
35% 12.4 GB/s
Latency 78.2
51% 78.2 ns
Poor: 31%
This bench: 41.3%
Great: 52%

 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: $222
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