Dell OptiPlex 990

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 1%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 60%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 1%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (60th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 40 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. 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 73.6%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Graphics1.02% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot DriveThe boot partition is located on a mechanical or hybrid drive. Moving the system to an SSD will yield far faster boot times, better system responsiveness and faster application load times.
Memory4GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and although it's sufficient for most games, some will benefit from up to 8GB of RAM. 4GB is also enough for modest file and system caches which allow for a 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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (13%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemDell OptiPlex 990
MotherboardDell OptiPlex 990  (all builds)
Memory0.4 GB free of 4 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colores
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20110528
Uptime0 Days
Run DateDec 06 '19 at 16:55
Run Duration132 Seconds
Run User MEX-User
Background CPU 13%

 PC Performing as expected (60th 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)
73.6% Very good
Memory 88.9
1-Core 87.1
2-Core 158
67% 111 Pts
4-Core 338
8-Core 337
45% 338 Pts
64-Core 336
21% 336 Pts
Poor: 42%
This bench: 73.6%
Great: 70%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD 2000 (Desktop 1.1 GHz)
Dell(1028 047E) 1.8GB
Driver: igdumd64.dll Ver. 8.15.10.2418
Performing as expected (50th percentile)
1.02% Terrible
Lighting 1.07
Reflection 1.54
Parallax 1
1% 1.2 fps
MRender 1.81
Gravity 0.8
Splatting 2.04
1% 1.55 fps
Poor: 1%
This bench: 1.02%
Great: 1%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 500GB-$32
443GB free (System drive)
Firmware: JC47
SusWrite @10s intervals: 25 30 22 22 40 8.9 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (2nd percentile)
16.3% Very poor
Read 31.8
Write 51
Mixed 29.5
SusWrite 24.6
25% 34.2 MB/s
4K Read 0.3
4K Write 1.6
4K Mixed 0.5
98% 0.8 MB/s
Poor: 28%
This bench: 16.3%
Great: 70%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Samsung M378B5773DH0-CH9 2x2GB
2 of 4 slots used
4GB DIMM DDR3 1333 MHz
Performing way above expectations (86th percentile)
48.5% Average
MC Read 17.5
MC Write 17.9
MC Mixed 15.2
48% 16.9 GB/s
SC Read 14
SC Write 14.8
SC Mixed 10
37% 12.9 GB/s
Latency 68.5
58% 68.5 ns
Poor: 28%
This bench: 48.5%
Great: 50%

 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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