Dell OptiPlex 790

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 5%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 65%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 5%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (59th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 41 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 70.4%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Graphics1.08% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive73.5% is a good SSD score. This drive enables fast boots, responsive applications and ensures minimum system IO wait times.
Memory6GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's sufficient for the vast majority of games. 6GB is also enough for moderate file and system caches which result in a very responsive system.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 7 is still a viable option, it's now 14 years and 10 months old. This system should be upgraded to Windows 10 which is generally faster and has an improved set of core utilities including better versions of explorer and task manager.
Sub-optimal background CPU (19%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemDell OptiPlex 790
MotherboardDell OptiPlex 790  (all builds)
Memory2.1 GB free of 6 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20110910
Uptime0 Days
Run DateMay 21 '21 at 23:14
Run Duration126 Seconds
Run User ZAF-User
Background CPU 19%

 PC Performing as expected (59th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-2500S
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.7 GHz
Performing way above expectations (91st percentile)
70.4% Very good
Memory 91.1
1-Core 86.3
2-Core 172
69% 116 Pts
4-Core 290
8-Core 292
39% 291 Pts
64-Core 292
18% 292 Pts
Poor: 51%
This bench: 70.4%
Great: 71%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD 2000 (Desktop 1.1 GHz)
Dell(1028 04AD) 1.5GB
Driver: igdumd32.dll Ver. 9.17.10.3517
Performing as expected (50th percentile)
1.08% Terrible
Lighting 0.9
Reflection 1.4
Parallax 1.3
1% 1.2 fps
MRender 1.6
Gravity 2.3
Splatting 2.4
2% 2.1 fps
Poor: 1%
This bench: 1.08%
Great: 1%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Gigabyte SSD 240GB-$32
196GB free (System drive)
Firmware: SBFM61.3
SusWrite @10s intervals: 348 97 97 97 97 99 MB/s
Performing as expected (46th percentile)
73.5% Very good
Read 449
Write 400
Mixed 340
SusWrite 139
74% 332 MB/s
4K Read 32.4
4K Write 51.8
4K Mixed 32.3
118% 38.8 MB/s
DQ Read 200
DQ Write 282
DQ Mixed 163
145% 215 MB/s
Poor: 42%
This bench: 73.5%
Great: 91%
USB SanDisk 3.2Gen1 32GB
29GB free, PID 5595
Operating at USB 2.1 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 19 18 18 18 17 15 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (8th percentile)
13.1% Very poor
Read 31.2
Write 6.2
Mixed 16.7
SusWrite 17.4
21% 17.9 MB/s
4K Read 4.7
4K Write 1.2
4K Mixed 1.5
109% 2.47 MB/s
Poor: 14%
This bench: 13.1%
Great: 37%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Hynix HMT351U6BFR8C-H9 Samsung M378B5673FH0-CH9 6GB
1333, 1333 MHz
4096, 2048 MB
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
52.1% Above average
MC Read 18.4
MC Write 18.8
MC Mixed 16.3
51% 17.8 GB/s
SC Read 13.9
SC Write 16.6
SC Mixed 16
44% 15.5 GB/s
Latency 65.7
61% 65.7 ns
Poor: 12%
This bench: 52.1%
Great: 50%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical OptiPlex 790 Builds (Compare 5,400 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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