Dell OptiPlex 990

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 32%
Sail boat
Desktop
Desktop 77%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 25%
Surfboard
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (64th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 36 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 71.9%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Graphics40.8% is a reasonable 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle the majority of recent games but it will struggle with resolutions greater than 1080p at ultra detail levels. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive42.4% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
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 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Sub-optimal background CPU (12%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemDell OptiPlex 990
MotherboardDell OptiPlex 990  (all builds)
Memory4.2 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20180211
Uptime2 Days
Run DateJan 13 '20 at 04:38
Run Duration120 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 12%
Watch Gameplay: 1650 + 9600K How to compare your gameplay

 PC Performing above expectations (64th 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, turbo 3.2 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (99th percentile)
71.9% Very good
Memory 90.2
1-Core 84
2-Core 164
68% 113 Pts
4-Core 313
8-Core 304
42% 309 Pts
64-Core 306
19% 306 Pts
Poor: 42%
This bench: 71.9%
Great: 70%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1650-$155
PNY(196E 1327) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 2160 MHz, MLim: 2000 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 441.87
Performing below potential (31st percentile) - GPU OC Guide
40.8% Average
Lighting 51.7
Reflection 48.8
Parallax 49
42% 49.9 fps
MRender 43.4
Gravity 48.9
Splatting 46.7
38% 46.3 fps
Poor: 39%
This bench: 40.8%
Great: 46%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Crucial BX500 240GB-$29
58GB free (System drive)
Firmware: M6CR013
SusWrite @10s intervals: 265 115 58 46 77 53 MB/s
Performing below expectations (32nd percentile)
42.4% Average
Read 478
Write 405
Mixed 10.5
SusWrite 102
55% 249 MB/s
4K Read 24.9
4K Write 7
4K Mixed 12.3
57% 14.7 MB/s
Poor: 30%
This bench: 42.4%
Great: 92%
WD WD5000AZLX-00K4KA0 500GB
354GB free
Firmware: 01.01A01
SusWrite @10s intervals: 169 181 173 183 179 180 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (94th percentile)
102% Outstanding
Read 179
Write 179
Mixed 96.8
SusWrite 177
116% 158 MB/s
4K Read 0.9
4K Write 2.9
4K Mixed 1.2
224% 1.67 MB/s
Poor: 40%
This bench: 102%
Great: 104%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown RMR1870ED48E8F1333 Hynix HMT125U6BFR8C-H9 Hynix HMT125U6DFR8C-H9 Hynix HMT125U6TFR8C-H9 8GB
1333, 1333, 1333, 1333 MHz
2048, 2048, 2048, 2048 MB
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
47.6% Average
MC Read 15.4
MC Write 17.5
MC Mixed 15.4
46% 16.1 GB/s
SC Read 13.2
SC Write 14.7
SC Mixed 15.5
41% 14.5 GB/s
Latency 67
60% 67 ns

 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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