Dell OptiPlex 9020

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU, SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way above expectations (90th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 10 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. This PC is likely operated by a technical master!
ProcessorWith a brilliant single core score, this CPU is the business: It demolishes everyday tasks such as web browsing, office apps and audio/video playback. Additionally this processor can handle light workstation, and even some light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 81%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is very good.
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.
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.
High background CPU (27%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemDell OptiPlex 9020
MotherboardDell OptiPlex 9020  (all builds)
Memory5.3 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.6 GHz
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20190530
Uptime0.7 Days
Run DateMar 06 '20 at 15:12
Run Duration108 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 27%

 PC Performing way above expectations (90th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-4690-$52
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
81% Excellent
Memory 89.6
1-Core 116
2-Core 234
83% 147 Pts
4-Core 416
8-Core 434
56% 425 Pts
64-Core 431
27% 431 Pts
Poor: 50%
This bench: 81%
Great: 77%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Seagate Laptop Thin SSHD 2.5" 500GB-$30
387GB free (System drive)
Firmware: DEMC
SusWrite @10s intervals: 77 89 83 89 86 95 MB/s
Performing above expectations (74th percentile)
54.4% Above average
Read 103
Write 92.7
Mixed 52.1
SusWrite 86.6
61% 83.6 MB/s
4K Read 0.6
4K Write 1
4K Mixed 0.5
99% 0.7 MB/s
Poor: 18%
This bench: 54.4%
Great: 64%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Micron 8JTF51264AZ-1G6E1 2x4GB
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1600 MHz
Performing way above expectations (96th percentile)
58.6% Above average
MC Read 21.3
MC Write 21.3
MC Mixed 18
58% 20.2 GB/s
SC Read 16
SC Write 20.5
SC Mixed 17.7
52% 18.1 GB/s
Latency 67.8
59% 67.8 ns
Poor: 32%
This bench: 58.6%
Great: 59%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical OptiPlex 9020 Builds (Compare 10,596 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 9%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 66%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 9%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: Dell OptiPlex 9020

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 74% - Very good Total price: $178
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