Dell OptiPlex 990

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (50th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 50 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 63.4%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Boot Drive44.8% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
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 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 990
MotherboardDell OptiPlex 990  (all builds)
Memory5.1 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1680 x 1050 - 32 Bit kleuren
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20111230
Uptime24.3 Days
Run DateMar 23 '21 at 16:07
Run Duration146 Seconds
Run User NLD-User
Background CPU 22%

 PC Performing as expected (50th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-2500
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz, turbo 3.4 GHz (avg)
Performing as expected (44th percentile)
63.4% Good
Memory 91.9
1-Core 93.3
2-Core 177
72% 121 Pts
4-Core 194
8-Core 263
29% 228 Pts
64-Core 308
19% 308 Pts
Poor: 47%
This bench: 63.4%
Great: 72%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Adata S511 120GB
18GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 5.0.2a
SusWrite @10s intervals: 106 98 97 102 94 96 MB/s
Performing below potential (0th percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
44.8% Average
Read 216
Write 142
Mixed 152
SusWrite 99
34% 152 MB/s
4K Read 19.7
4K Write 41.8
4K Mixed 20.9
79% 27.5 MB/s
DQ Read 152
DQ Write 116
DQ Mixed 145
105% 138 MB/s
Poor: 52%
This bench: 44.8%
Great: 81%
WD Blue 250GB (2010)-$37
228GB free
Firmware: 19.01H19
SusWrite @10s intervals: 117 120 120 120 119 120 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (93rd percentile)
67.6% Good
Read 116
Write 116
Mixed 66
SusWrite 119
77% 104 MB/s
4K Read 0.6
4K Write 1.5
4K Mixed 0.8
142% 0.97 MB/s
Poor: 21%
This bench: 67.6%
Great: 70%
Freecom Mobile Drive XXS 160GB
27GB free, PID fc88
Operating at USB 2.0 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 27 27 27 27 27 27 MB/s
Performing as expected (44th percentile)
13.8% Very poor
Read 33
Write 23
Mixed 23.2
SusWrite 27
35% 26.5 MB/s
4K Read 0.4
4K Write 1
4K Mixed 0.6
56% 0.67 MB/s
Poor: 10%
This bench: 13.8%
Great: 18%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Hynix HMT351U6CFR8C-H9 029E CMV4GX3M1A1600C11 8GB
1333, 1333 MHz
4096, 4096 MB
Performing above expectations (67th percentile)
49.9% Average
MC Read 17.2
MC Write 18.7
MC Mixed 15.8
49% 17.2 GB/s
SC Read 12
SC Write 14.9
SC Mixed 13.6
39% 13.5 GB/s
Latency 64.2
62% 64.2 ns
Poor: 25%
This bench: 49.9%
Great: 59%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical OptiPlex 990 Builds (Compare 3,976 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: 68% - Good Total price: $212
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