Dell OptiPlex 980

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 3%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 51%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 2%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (55th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 45 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
ProcessorWith an average single core score, this CPU can handle browsing the web, email, video playback and the majority of general computing tasks including light gaming when coupled with an appropriate GPU. Finally, with a gaming score of 51%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics3.71% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive48.2% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
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 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Sub-optimal background CPU (14%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemDell OptiPlex 980
MotherboardDell OptiPlex 980  (all builds)
Memory1.6 GB free of 4 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1440 x 900 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20180227
Uptime0 Days
Run DateAug 27 '20 at 19:34
Run Duration115 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 14%

 PC Performing as expected (55th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i3 550-$110
CPU, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 3.15 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (86th percentile)
51% Above average
Memory 68.1
1-Core 66.3
2-Core 149
55% 94.3 Pts
4-Core 200
8-Core 184
26% 192 Pts
64-Core 198
12% 198 Pts
Poor: 36%
This bench: 51%
Great: 53%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GeForce GT 710
MSI(1462 8C93) 1GB
CLim: 954 MHz, MLim: 400 MHz, Ram: 1GB, Driver: 441.66
Performing above expectations (75th percentile)
3.71% Terrible
Lighting 4.37
Reflection 4.35
Parallax 4.19
4% 4.3 fps
MRender 4.1
Gravity 3.9
Splatting 6.13
4% 4.71 fps
Poor: 3%
This bench: 3.71%
Great: 4%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
SSD 128GB
27GB free (System drive)
Firmware: SBFM61.3
SusWrite @10s intervals: 66 80 64 64 65 65 MB/s
Performing below potential (19th percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
48.2% Average
Read 220
Write 176
Mixed 187
SusWrite 67.4
36% 163 MB/s
4K Read 21.2
4K Write 50.8
4K Mixed 22.1
87% 31.4 MB/s
DQ Read 195
DQ Write 193
DQ Mixed 151
125% 180 MB/s
Poor: 39%
This bench: 48.2%
Great: 85%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown KP223C-ELD 2x2GB
2 of 4 slots used
4GB DIMM DDR3 1333 MHz
Performing below potential (39th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
28.5% Poor
MC Read 9.3
MC Write 8.2
MC Mixed 12.4
28% 9.97 GB/s
SC Read 7.2
SC Write 6.1
SC Mixed 7
19% 6.77 GB/s
Latency 106
38% 106 ns
Poor: 16%
This bench: 28.5%
Great: 43%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical OptiPlex 980 Builds (Compare 823 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 5%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 59%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 5%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: Dell OptiPlex 980

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 73% - Very good Total price: $128
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