Dell OptiPlex 790

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 7%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 63%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 6%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (33rd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 67 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 69.6%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics2.9% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (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.
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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (16%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemDell OptiPlex 790
MotherboardDell OptiPlex 790  (all builds)
Memory3.2 GB free of 12 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20180703
Uptime7.7 Days
Run DateMar 21 '19 at 17:30
Run Duration126 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 16%

 PC Performing below expectations (33rd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-2600-$197
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.4 GHz, turbo 3.5 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (74th percentile)
69.6% Good
Memory 89.1
1-Core 89.8
2-Core 144
66% 107 Pts
4-Core 272
8-Core 428
43% 350 Pts
64-Core 428
26% 428 Pts
Poor: 54%
This bench: 69.6%
Great: 74%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GeForce GT 720
MSI(1462 8C90) 1GB
CLim: 797 MHz, MLim: 400 MHz, Ram: 1GB, Driver: 388.13
Performing way below expectations (16th percentile)
2.9% Terrible
Lighting 3.33
Reflection 3.46
Parallax 3.44
3% 3.41 fps
MRender 3.48
Gravity 3.13
Splatting 4.91
3% 3.84 fps
Poor: 3%
This bench: 2.9%
Great: 6%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
HP S700 Pro 512GB-$79
345GB free (System drive)
Firmware: Q0308D_H
SusWrite @10s intervals: 231 231 233 232 222 230 MB/s
Performing below potential (3rd percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
65% Good
Read 243
Write 231
Mixed 221
SusWrite 230
52% 231 MB/s
4K Read 25
4K Write 51.7
4K Mixed 30.5
104% 35.7 MB/s
DQ Read 205
DQ Write 193
DQ Mixed 95.7
100% 165 MB/s
Poor: 73%
This bench: 65%
Great: 120%
TOSHIBA MK5059GSXP 500GB
160GB free, PID 5106
Operating at USB 2.1 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 28 27 28 28 28 28 MB/s
Performing below expectations (38th percentile)
15.5% Very poor
Read 28.7
Write 24.5
Mixed 21.5
SusWrite 27.6
34% 25.6 MB/s
4K Read 0.5
4K Write 1.7
4K Mixed 0.6
80% 0.93 MB/s
Poor: 10%
This bench: 15.5%
Great: 36%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown F3-12800CL9-4GBRL Kingston KHX1333C7D3/2GX 04CD F3-12800CL9-4GBRL Kingston KHX1333C7D3/2GX 12GB
1333, 1333, 1333, 1333 MHz
4096, 2048, 4096, 2048 MB
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
45% Average
MC Read 15.2
MC Write 15.8
MC Mixed 14.2
43% 15.1 GB/s
SC Read 12.8
SC Write 15.2
SC Mixed 13.9
40% 14 GB/s
Latency 68.4
58% 68.4 ns

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical OptiPlex 790 Builds (Compare 5,332 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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