Dell OptiPlex 780

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 (51st percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 49 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 45.6%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is below 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.
Memory8GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's sufficient for the vast majority of games. 8GB 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 (16%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
SystemDell OptiPlex 780
MotherboardDell OptiPlex 780  (all builds)
Memory4.5 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.1 GHz
Display1280 x 768 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20130806
Uptime4.5 Days
Run DateDec 03 '21 at 03:58
Run Duration111 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 16%

 PC Performing as expected (51st percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core2 Duo E8400-$89
CPU, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 3 GHz, turbo 2.8 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (91st percentile)
45.6% Average
Memory 75.7
1-Core 46.8
2-Core 91.9
46% 71.5 Pts
4-Core 93.8
8-Core 92.8
12% 93.3 Pts
64-Core 90.9
6% 90.9 Pts
Poor: 24%
This bench: 45.6%
Great: 47%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
WD WD5000AZLX-00K4KA0 500GB
377GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 01.01A01
SusWrite @10s intervals: 93 146 164 161 57 23 MB/s
Performing as expected (43rd percentile)
73.3% Very good
Read 149
Write 142
Mixed 57.5
SusWrite 107
83% 114 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 0.9
4K Mixed 0.8
135% 0.8 MB/s
Poor: 40%
This bench: 73.3%
Great: 104%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 2x4GB
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3
Performing below potential (18th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
20.9% Poor
MC Read 7.5
MC Write 6.5
MC Mixed 5.7
19% 6.57 GB/s
SC Read 6.1
SC Write 6.4
SC Mixed 4.9
17% 5.8 GB/s
Latency 88.9
45% 88.9 ns
Poor: 17%
This bench: 20.9%
Great: 65%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical OptiPlex 780 Builds (Compare 951 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 4%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 40%
Speed boat
Workstation
Workstation 4%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: Dell OptiPlex 780

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 47% - Average Total price: $117
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