Dell OptiPlex 980

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 10%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 64%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 7%
Tree trunk
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 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 53.9%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics31.4% is a below average 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle older games but it will struggle to render recent games at resolutions greater than 1080p. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive45.8% 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.
High background CPU (22%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemDell OptiPlex 980
MotherboardDell OptiPlex 980  (all builds)
Memory1.5 GB free of 4 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20110901
Uptime0 Days
Run DateSep 18 '20 at 21:36
Run Duration148 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 22%
Watch Gameplay: 1050-Ti + 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 650-$70
CPU, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 3.3 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (99th percentile)
53.9% Above average
Memory 72.3
1-Core 76.7
2-Core 127
56% 92 Pts
4-Core 208
8-Core 206
28% 207 Pts
64-Core 206
13% 206 Pts
Poor: 33%
This bench: 53.9%
Great: 53%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1050-Ti-$59
Zotac(19DA A454) ≥ 4GB
CLim: 1923 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 4GB, Driver: 456.38
Performing way above expectations (85th percentile)
31.4% Below average
Lighting 39.2
Reflection 31.2
Parallax 37.3
32% 35.9 fps
MRender 37.4
Gravity 38.2
Splatting 35.8
30% 37.1 fps
Poor: 27%
This bench: 31.4%
Great: 33%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kingston SSDNow V300 120GB-$38
87GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 608ABBF0
SusWrite @10s intervals: 116 97 91 93 100 107 MB/s
Performing below expectations (29th percentile)
45.8% Average
Read 190
Write 149
Mixed 170
SusWrite 100
34% 152 MB/s
4K Read 18.4
4K Write 51.1
4K Mixed 23.2
85% 30.9 MB/s
DQ Read 118
DQ Write 149
DQ Mixed 115
92% 127 MB/s
Poor: 30%
This bench: 45.8%
Great: 73%
PNY USB 2.0 FD 16GB
11GB free, PID 00c4
Operating at USB 2.0 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 2.6 3.6 3.6 3.6 3.6 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - benchmarks incomplete
Read 5.2
Write 1.2
Mixed 7
SusWrite 3.5
6% 4.22 MB/s
4K Read 4
4K Mixed 0
22% 2 MB/s
Poor: 3% Great: 7%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Nanya NT2GC64B8HC0NF-CG 2x2GB
2 of 4 slots used
4GB DIMM DDR3 1333 MHz
Performing as expected (45th percentile)
31.3% Below average
MC Read 10.2
MC Write 9.2
MC Mixed 13.3
31% 10.9 GB/s
SC Read 8.2
SC Write 6.8
SC Mixed 7.6
22% 7.53 GB/s
Latency 96.2
42% 96.2 ns
Poor: 20%
This bench: 31.3%
Great: 53%

 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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