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 (27th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 73 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. 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 68%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics104% is an outstanding 3D score, it's the bee's knees. This GPU can handle almost all 3D games at very high resolutions and ultra detail levels.
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.
Run History
SystemDell OptiPlex 990
MotherboardDell OptiPlex 990  (all builds)
Memory8.1 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20180702
Uptime0 Days
Run DateApr 03 '20 at 05:06
Run Duration125 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU4%

 PC Performing below expectations (27th 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 as expected (53rd percentile)
68% Good
Memory 84.9
1-Core 72.5
2-Core 159
63% 105 Pts
4-Core 277
8-Core 420
43% 348 Pts
64-Core 439
27% 439 Pts
Poor: 54%
This bench: 68%
Great: 74%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1080-Ti-$485
Zotac(19DA 1471) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 2075 MHz, MLim: 2800 MHz, Ram: 11GB, Driver: 445.75
Performing below potential (2nd percentile) - GPU OC Guide
104% Outstanding
Lighting 124
Reflection 152
Parallax 190
101% 155 fps
MRender 122
Gravity 172
Splatting 121
112% 138 fps
Poor: 109%
This bench: 104%
Great: 133%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 860 Evo 1TB-$129
256GB free (System drive)
Firmware: RVT04B6Q
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 4322
Write 2,787
Mixed 3,301
769% 3,470 MB/s
4K Read 266
4K Write 144
4K Mixed 169
696% 193 MB/s
DQ Read 693
DQ Write 149
DQ Mixed 500
346% 447 MB/s
Poor: 81% Great: 133%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 01BA 04CB 16GB
1333, 1333, 1333 MHz
4096, 8192, 4096 MB
Relative performance (0th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
26.2% Poor
MC Read 8.2
MC Write 7.5
MC Mixed 8.2
23% 7.97 GB/s
SC Read 8.4
SC Write 8.9
SC Mixed 8.4
24% 8.57 GB/s
Latency 72
56% 72 ns
Poor: 29%
This bench: 26.2%
Great: 34%

 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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