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 below expectations (36th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 64 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. Additionally this processor can handle very light workstation, and even some very light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 72.8%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Graphics7.06% is a very low 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can only handle very basic 3D games but it's fine for general computing tasks.
Memory16GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's more than sufficient for nearly all games. 16GB 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 (19%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
4 years ago, 4 years ago.
SystemDell OptiPlex 990
MotherboardDell OptiPlex 990  (all builds)
Memory10.2 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors,
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20180702
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJul 11 '19 at 00:14
Run Duration121 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 19%

 PC Performing below expectations (36th 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 way above expectations (93rd percentile)
72.8% Very good
Memory 91.7
1-Core 90
2-Core 166
70% 116 Pts
4-Core 293
8-Core 432
45% 362 Pts
64-Core 457
28% 457 Pts
Poor: 54%
This bench: 72.8%
Great: 74%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD HD 5770
Apple(106B 00CF) 1GB
Driver: aticfx64.dll Ver. 15.201.1151.1008
Performing way below expectations (3rd percentile)
7.06% Terrible
Lighting 9.23
Reflection 6.96
Parallax 7.75
8% 7.98 fps
MRender 6.62
Gravity 6.8
Splatting 8.65
6% 7.36 fps
Poor: 10%
This bench: 7.06%
Great: 11%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 860 Pro 512GB-$150
174GB free (System drive)
Firmware: RVM01B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 34 37 36 35 32 36 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 79% Great: 133%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Hynix HMT351U6CFR8C-PB 4x4GB
4 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR3 1333 MHz
Performing below potential (11th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
48.8% Average
MC Read 17
MC Write 16.9
MC Mixed 15.3
47% 16.4 GB/s
SC Read 13.7
SC Write 16.2
SC Mixed 15.3
43% 15.1 GB/s
Latency 64.6
62% 64.6 ns
Poor: 46%
This bench: 48.8%
Great: 91%

 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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