Dell OptiPlex 790

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (64th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 36 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 59.8%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Boot Drive27.5% is low SSD score. With a better SSD this system will boot faster, make applications more responsive and reduce IO wait 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.
SystemDell OptiPlex 790
MotherboardDell OptiPlex 790  (all builds)
Memory4.6 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1366 x 768 - 32 Bit cores
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20170507
Uptime6.6 Days
Run DateJan 18 '22 at 12:22
Run Duration129 Seconds
Run User BRA-User
Background CPU10%

 PC Performing above expectations (64th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i3-2100-$49
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.1 GHz, turbo 3.1 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (93rd percentile)
59.8% Above average
Memory 85.6
1-Core 73.2
2-Core 122
59% 93.5 Pts
4-Core 199
8-Core 200
27% 200 Pts
64-Core 202
12% 202 Pts
Poor: 35%
This bench: 59.8%
Great: 61%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Adata SU650 120GB-$14
68GB free (System drive)
Firmware: V8X14c18
SusWrite @10s intervals: 72 65 44 48 43 38 MB/s
Performing below potential (1st percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
27.5% Poor
Read 238
Write 216
Mixed 135
SusWrite 51.7
36% 160 MB/s
4K Read 2.9
4K Write 41
4K Mixed 8
36% 17.3 MB/s
DQ Read 51.4
DQ Write 124
DQ Mixed 75.9
61% 83.9 MB/s
Poor: 37%
This bench: 27.5%
Great: 88%
Samsung HD103SI 1TB-$89
921GB free
Firmware: 1AG01118
SusWrite @10s intervals: 107 106 105 107 107 107 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (96th percentile)
59.3% Above average
Read 100
Write 106
Mixed 55.5
SusWrite 106
67% 92 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 1.8
4K Mixed 0.9
162% 1.13 MB/s
Poor: 27%
This bench: 59.3%
Great: 59%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown TMT251U6FR8C-H9HC 8GB
1333, 1333 MHz
4096, 4096 MB
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
27.4% Poor
MC Read 8.9
MC Write 8.8
MC Mixed 8.1
24% 8.6 GB/s
SC Read 7.1
SC Write 8.4
SC Mixed 8.4
23% 7.97 GB/s
Latency 71.5
56% 71.5 ns
Poor: 27%
This bench: 27.4%
Great: 49%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical OptiPlex 790 Builds (Compare 5,338 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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