Dell OptiPlex 990

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (82nd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 18 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. Additionally this processor can handle very light workstation, and even some very light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 74.8%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Graphics1.05% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
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 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.
Very high background CPU (42%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemDell OptiPlex 990
MotherboardDell OptiPlex 990  (all builds)
Memory5.5 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1280 x 1024 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20180702
Uptime0 Days
Run DateMay 21 '19 at 09:57
Run Duration86 Seconds
Run User POL-User
Background CPU 42%

 PC Performing above expectations (82nd 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
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
74.8% Very good
Memory 92.6
1-Core 87.8
2-Core 174
70% 118 Pts
4-Core 329
8-Core 338
44% 334 Pts
64-Core 336
21% 336 Pts
Poor: 42%
This bench: 74.8%
Great: 70%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD 2000 (Desktop 1.1 GHz)
Dell(1028 047E) 2GB
Driver: igdumd64.dll Ver. 9.17.10.3517
Performing as expected (50th percentile)
1.05% Terrible
Lighting 1.1
Reflection 1.5
Parallax 1
1% 1.2 fps
MRender 1.9
Gravity 0.8
Splatting 2.04
1% 1.58 fps
Poor: 1%
This bench: 1.05%
Great: 1%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 860 Pro 512GB-$150
436GB free (System drive)
Firmware: RVM0
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 5,667
Write 4,844
Mixed 4,899
1,145% 5,137 MB/s
4K Read 475
4K Write 236
4K Mixed 296
1,224% 336 MB/s
DQ Read 1,030
DQ Write 998
DQ Mixed 902
708% 977 MB/s
Poor: 79% Great: 133%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Samsung M378B5273CH0-CH9 2x4GB
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 1333 MHz
Performing way above expectations (96th percentile)
53.4% Above average
MC Read 18.6
MC Write 19.2
MC Mixed 16.8
52% 18.2 GB/s
SC Read 14.9
SC Write 16.6
SC Mixed 16.6
46% 16 GB/s
Latency 62.9
64% 62.9 ns
Poor: 27%
This bench: 53.4%
Great: 53%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical OptiPlex 990 Builds (Compare 3,959 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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