Dell OptiPlex 790

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU, SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (45th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 55 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 60.9%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Boot DriveThe boot partition is located on a mechanical or hybrid drive. Moving the system to an SSD will yield far faster boot times, better system responsiveness and faster application load 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 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Sub-optimal background CPU (13%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemDell OptiPlex 790
MotherboardDell OptiPlex 790  (all builds)
Memory2.5 GB free of 6 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20111124
Uptime2.4 Days
Run DateOct 31 '21 at 01:24
Run Duration135 Seconds
Run User ZAF-User
Background CPU 13%

 PC Performing as expected (45th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-2400S-$70
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.5 GHz, turbo 2.6 GHz (avg)
Performing as expected (48th percentile)
60.9% Good
Memory 75.9
1-Core 67.3
2-Core 145
57% 95.9 Pts
4-Core 269
8-Core 261
36% 265 Pts
64-Core 260
16% 260 Pts
Poor: 46%
This bench: 60.9%
Great: 68%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Seagate ST9250410AS 250GB-$42
195GB free (System drive)
Firmware: D005SDM1
SusWrite @10s intervals: 61 73 75 78 77 62 MB/s
Performing above expectations (74th percentile)
47.1% Average
Read 93.1
Write 86.5
Mixed 45.6
SusWrite 70.9
54% 74 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 1.2
4K Mixed 0.8
140% 0.9 MB/s
Poor: 11%
This bench: 47.1%
Great: 56%
Seagate BUP Slim SL 1TB
491GB free
Firmware: 0304
SusWrite @10s intervals: 23 25 26 26 26 25 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (9th percentile)
15.8% Very poor
Read 29.4
Write 21.7
Mixed 23.8
SusWrite 25
18% 25 MB/s
4K Read 0.5
4K Write 1.9
4K Mixed 0.7
134% 1.03 MB/s
Poor: 14%
This bench: 15.8%
Great: 63%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Hynix HMT351U6BFR8C-H9 Samsung M378B5673FH0-CH9 6GB
1333, 1333 MHz
4096, 2048 MB
Performing as expected (48th percentile)
38.9% Below average
MC Read 13.9
MC Write 14.3
MC Mixed 12.6
39% 13.6 GB/s
SC Read 5.3
SC Write 12.7
SC Mixed 12.5
29% 10.2 GB/s
Latency 88.6
45% 88.6 ns
Poor: 12%
This bench: 38.9%
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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