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 below expectations (23rd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 77 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 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 56.7%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is 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.
Memory16GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's more than sufficient for nearly all games. 16GB also allows for very large file and system caches, software development and batch photo editing/processing.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Sub-optimal background CPU (17%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
SystemDell OptiPlex 790
MotherboardDell OptiPlex 790  (all builds)
Memory11.8 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1280 x 1024 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20180703
Uptime1.9 Days
Run DateDec 02 '21 at 02:40
Run Duration2990 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 17%

 PC Performing below expectations (23rd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-2400-$250
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.1 GHz, turbo 3.2 GHz (avg)
Performing below expectations (22nd percentile)
56.7% Above average
Memory 57.2
1-Core 86.2
2-Core 171
58% 105 Pts
4-Core 325
8-Core 325
44% 325 Pts
64-Core 316
20% 316 Pts
Poor: 42%
This bench: 56.7%
Great: 70%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Seagate ST31000424CS 1TB
884GB free (System drive)
Firmware: ES14
SusWrite @10s intervals: 96 92 98 81 86 97 MB/s
Performing below expectations (28th percentile)
43.2% Average
Read 59
Write 75.6
Mixed 45.7
SusWrite 91.5
50% 67.9 MB/s
4K Read 0.5
4K Write 0.9
4K Mixed 0.5
93% 0.63 MB/s
Poor: 24%
This bench: 43.2%
Great: 62%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Hynix HMT41GU6MFR8C-PB 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR3 1333 MHz
Performing way below expectations (17th percentile)
48.2% Average
MC Read 17.3
MC Write 18.3
MC Mixed 16.1
49% 17.2 GB/s
SC Read 14.3
SC Write 15.4
SC Mixed 15.5
43% 15.1 GB/s
Latency 136
29% 136 ns
Poor: 31%
This bench: 48.2%
Great: 60%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical OptiPlex 790 Builds (Compare 5,348 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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