Dell OptiPlex 980

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (41st percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 59 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 46.1%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is below average.
Graphics1.23% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
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.
Very high background CPU (95%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemDell OptiPlex 980
MotherboardDell OptiPlex 980  (all builds)
Memory0.6 GB free of 4 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit Farben
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20100911
Uptime11 Days
Run DateMay 13 '21 at 13:18
Run Duration154 Seconds
Run User DEU-User
Background CPU 95%

 PC Performing as expected (41st 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 as expected (43rd percentile)
46.1% Average
Memory 67.6
1-Core 57.4
2-Core 87.3
45% 70.8 Pts
4-Core 139
8-Core 172
20% 156 Pts
64-Core 176
11% 176 Pts
Poor: 33%
This bench: 46.1%
Great: 53%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
ATI Radeon HD 4550
Dell(1028 0002) 512MB
Driver: aticfx64.dll Ver. 8.970.100.9001
Performing as expected (50th percentile)
1.23% Terrible
Lighting 1.6
Reflection 3.7
Parallax 1.5
1% 2.27 fps
MRender 1.8
Gravity 0.4
Splatting 1.7
1% 1.3 fps
Poor: 1%
This bench: 1.23%
Great: 1%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Evo 250GB-$100
157GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EMT01B6Q
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
Read 141
Write 94.6
Mixed 123
26% 119 MB/s
4K Read 12
4K Write 18.6
4K Mixed 14.7
47% 15.1 MB/s
DQ Read 18.6
DQ Write 36.9
DQ Mixed 22.1
18% 25.9 MB/s
Poor: 72% Great: 124%
JMicron 1TB
507GB free, PID 1337
Operating at USB 2.0 Speed
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
Read 28.9
Write 24.2
Mixed 26.2
33% 26.4 MB/s
4K Read 0.6
4K Write 2
4K Mixed 1
104% 1.2 MB/s
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown KP223C-ELD 2x2GB
2 of 4 slots used
4GB DIMM DDR3 1333 MHz
Performing below potential (30th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
28.3% Poor
MC Read 9.8
MC Write 8.6
MC Mixed 12.8
30% 10.4 GB/s
SC Read 4.6
SC Write 5.9
SC Mixed 2.6
12% 4.37 GB/s
Latency 107
37% 107 ns
Poor: 16%
This bench: 28.3%
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 825 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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