Dell OptiPlex 7040

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 10%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 61%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 9%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (33rd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 67 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. Use the charts in the benchmark sections of this report to identify problem areas.
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 64.2%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics3.79% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive56.7% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
Memory64GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's far more than any current game requires. 64GB will also allow for large file and system caches, virtual machine hosting, software development, video editing and batch multimedia processing.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Very high background CPU (57%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemDell OptiPlex 7040
MotherboardDell OptiPlex 7040  (all builds)
Memory56.6 GB free of 64 GB @ 2.4 GHz
Display2560 x 1440 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20201019
Uptime0 Days
Run DateOct 29 '21 at 07:47
Run Duration158 Seconds
Run User ROU-User
Background CPU 57%

 PC Performing below expectations (33rd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-6700T
Socket 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2.8 GHz, turbo 2.8 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (17th percentile)
64.2% Good
Memory 79.4
1-Core 86.2
2-Core 160
64% 109 Pts
4-Core 268
8-Core 372
40% 320 Pts
64-Core 407
25% 407 Pts
Poor: 52%
This bench: 64.2%
Great: 78%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD 530 (Desktop Skylake)
Dell(1028 06B9) 1GB
Driver: igdumdim64.dll Ver. 27.20.100.9664
Performing as expected (42nd percentile)
3.79% Terrible
Lighting 6.7
Reflection 8.3
Parallax 7.8
6% 7.6 fps
MRender 1
Gravity 1
Splatting 0.2
0% 0.73 fps
Poor: 3%
This bench: 3.79%
Great: 6%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
KingFast 240GB
137GB free (System drive)
Firmware: U0506A0
SusWrite @10s intervals: 332 96 68 19 53 4.1 MB/s
Performing as expected (53rd percentile)
56.7% Above average
Read 455
Write 349
Mixed 346
SusWrite 95.3
69% 311 MB/s
4K Read 21.8
4K Write 63.3
4K Mixed 13.3
84% 32.8 MB/s
DQ Read 78.9
DQ Write 298
DQ Mixed 25.4
67% 134 MB/s
Poor: 25%
This bench: 56.7%
Great: 94%
WD My Passport 261B 500GB
309GB free
Firmware: 3005
SusWrite @10s intervals: 103 84 80 79 85 85 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 11% Great: 68%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Crucial CT16G4DFD824A.C16FE 4x16GB
4 of 4 slots used
64GB DIMM DDR4 2400 MHz clocked @ 2133 MHz
Performing below potential (20th percentile) - Ensure that the top XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
70.8% Very good
MC Read 24.5
MC Write 28.5
MC Mixed 23.3
73% 25.4 GB/s
SC Read 14.7
SC Write 27.1
SC Mixed 20
59% 20.6 GB/s
Latency 81.6
49% 81.6 ns
Poor: 65%
This bench: 70.8%
Great: 83%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical OptiPlex 7040 Builds (Compare 5,174 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 11%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 68%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 10%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: Dell OptiPlex 7040

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 82% - Excellent Total price: $180
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