Dell OptiPlex 780

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 4%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 45%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 3%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (38th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 62 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 an average single core score, this CPU can handle browsing the web, email, video playback and the majority of general computing tasks including light gaming when coupled with an appropriate GPU. Finally, with a gaming score of 46.4%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is below average.
Graphics0.54% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive38.5% is low SSD score. With a better SSD this system will boot faster, make applications more responsive and reduce IO wait times.
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 9 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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (15%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemDell OptiPlex 780
MotherboardDell OptiPlex 780  (all builds)
Memory3.5 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.1 GHz
Display1360 x 768 - 32 Bit colors,
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20130806
Uptime0.9 Days
Run DateSep 02 '19 at 22:07
Run Duration140 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 15%

 PC Performing below expectations (38th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core2 Duo E8600-$180
CPU, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz
Performing above expectations (77th percentile)
46.4% Average
Memory 78.1
1-Core 46.8
2-Core 90.6
47% 71.8 Pts
4-Core 89.2
8-Core 89.3
12% 89.2 Pts
64-Core 92.8
6% 92.8 Pts
Poor: 35%
This bench: 46.4%
Great: 49%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel Q45/Q43 Express Chipset
Dell(1028 0420) 3.8GB
Driver: igdumd64.dll Ver. 8.15.10.2993
Performing above expectations (75th percentile)
0.54% Terrible
Lighting 0.73
Reflection 0.58
Parallax 0.62
1% 0.65 fps
MRender 0.52
Gravity 1.17
Splatting 0.04
0% 0.58 fps
Poor: 0%
This bench: 0.54%
Great: 1%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Adata SU650 120GB-$14
52GB free (System drive)
Firmware: V8X0
SusWrite @10s intervals: 32 109 9.4 32 67 55 MB/s
Performing below potential (8th percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
38.5% Below average
Read 243
Write 48
Mixed 40.3
SusWrite 50.8
21% 95.5 MB/s
4K Read 22.6
4K Write 31.4
4K Mixed 14.5
69% 22.8 MB/s
DQ Read 162
DQ Write 61.8
DQ Mixed 20.1
39% 81.4 MB/s
Poor: 37%
This bench: 38.5%
Great: 88%
Patriot Burst 120GB
111GB free
Firmware: SBFM
SusWrite @10s intervals: 92 57 162 85 89 96 MB/s
Performing below potential (9th percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
44% Average
Read 59.5
Write 123
Mixed 26
SusWrite 96.8
17% 76.4 MB/s
4K Read 24.5
4K Write 53.9
4K Mixed 27
100% 35.1 MB/s
DQ Read 126
DQ Write 92.2
DQ Mixed 12
35% 76.8 MB/s
Poor: 38%
This bench: 44%
Great: 88%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 2x4GB
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3
Performing below potential (22nd percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
22.2% Poor
MC Read 7.8
MC Write 6.4
MC Mixed 6.4
20% 6.87 GB/s
SC Read 6.5
SC Write 6.6
SC Mixed 6.6
19% 6.57 GB/s
Latency 84.1
48% 84.1 ns
Poor: 17%
This bench: 22.2%
Great: 65%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical OptiPlex 780 Builds (Compare 951 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 4%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 40%
Speed boat
Workstation
Workstation 4%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: Dell OptiPlex 780

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