Dell OptiPlex 790

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 28%
Raft
Desktop
Desktop 66%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 20%
Surfboard
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (43rd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 57 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 59.5%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics47.7% 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 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.
Memory12GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's more than sufficient for nearly all games. 12GB 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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (13%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemDell OptiPlex 790
MotherboardDell OptiPlex 790  (all builds)
Memory9.3 GB free of 12 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1600 x 900 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20180703
Uptime0 Days
Run DateMay 27 '20 at 06:37
Run Duration153 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 13%
Watch Gameplay: 570 + 9600K How to compare your gameplay

 PC Performing as expected (43rd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i3-2120-$170
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz, turbo 3.3 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (95th percentile)
59.5% Above average
Memory 88.8
1-Core 83.9
2-Core 107
61% 93.1 Pts
4-Core 171
8-Core 213
25% 192 Pts
64-Core 138
9% 138 Pts
Poor: 34%
This bench: 59.5%
Great: 61%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD RX 570-$130
CLim: 1286 MHz, MLim: 1750 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 20.4.2
Performing way above expectations (91st percentile)
47.7% Average
Lighting 58.8
Reflection 63.5
Parallax 74
48% 65.4 fps
MRender 64
Gravity 58.1
Splatting 53.1
47% 58.4 fps
Poor: 37%
This bench: 47.7%
Great: 49%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
WD WD2500AVVS-61L2B0 250GB
203GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 01.03A01
SusWrite @10s intervals: 34 23 21 38 40 27 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (8th percentile)
15.7% Very poor
Read 24.1
Write 47.2
Mixed 16.5
SusWrite 30.6
22% 29.6 MB/s
4K Read 0
4K Write 0.9
4K Mixed 0.4
61% 0.43 MB/s
Poor: 14%
This bench: 15.7%
Great: 35%
SanDisk Ultra USB 3.0 32GB-$8
25GB free, PID 5581
Operating at USB 2.1 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 15 15 15 15 16 16 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (13th percentile)
13.2% Very poor
Read 26.1
Write 14.9
Mixed 18
SusWrite 15.4
24% 18.6 MB/s
4K Read 3.6
4K Write 1.7
4K Mixed 2.3
149% 2.53 MB/s
Poor: 11%
This bench: 13.2%
Great: 38%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown F3-12800CL9-2GBXL 04CD F3-12800CL9-4GBRL 04CD F3-12800CL9-2GBXL 04CD F3-12800CL9-4GBRL 12GB
1333, 1333, 1333, 1333 MHz
2048, 4096, 2048, 4096 MB
Performing below potential (10th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
47.8% Average
MC Read 15.7
MC Write 17.6
MC Mixed 15.4
46% 16.2 GB/s
SC Read 11.6
SC Write 15.5
SC Mixed 16
41% 14.4 GB/s
Latency 68.7
58% 68.7 ns
Poor: 48%
This bench: 47.8%
Great: 54%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical OptiPlex 790 Builds (Compare 5,332 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 7%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 57%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 7%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: Dell OptiPlex 790

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 58% - Above average Total price: $278
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