Dell OptiPlex 990

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (52nd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 48 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. Additionally this processor can handle very light workstation, and even some very light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 70.5%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Graphics3.83% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
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 (12%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemDell OptiPlex 990
MotherboardDell OptiPlex 990  (all builds)
Memory5.4 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display2560 x 1440 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20130924
Uptime3 Days
Run DateDec 11 '22 at 00:27
Run Duration166 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 12%

 PC Performing as expected (52nd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-2600-$128
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.4 GHz, turbo 3.5 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (74th percentile)
70.5% Very good
Memory 90
1-Core 87.3
2-Core 165
68% 114 Pts
4-Core 276
8-Core 415
43% 346 Pts
64-Core 427
26% 427 Pts
Poor: 54%
This bench: 70.5%
Great: 74%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GeForce GT 710
Gigabyte(1458 375A) 2GB
CLim: 954 MHz, MLim: 1252 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 456.71
Performing above expectations (75th percentile)
3.83% Terrible
Lighting 4.5
Reflection 5.9
Parallax 4.9
4% 5.1 fps
MRender 6.3
Gravity 4
Splatting 5
4% 5.1 fps
Poor: 3%
This bench: 3.83%
Great: 4%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
SanDisk Ultra Plus 256GB-$139
110GB free (System drive)
Firmware: X211200
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
Read 235
Write 222
Mixed 130
44% 196 MB/s
4K Read 20.1
4K Write 45.2
4K Mixed 23.3
84% 29.5 MB/s
DQ Read 202
DQ Write 178
DQ Mixed 105
102% 162 MB/s
Poor: 58% Great: 99%
Seagate ST2000VM003-1CT164 2TB
1.5TB free
Firmware: ES22
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 154
Write 158
Mixed 68.4
93% 127 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 1.3
4K Mixed 0.7
131% 0.9 MB/s
Poor: 45% Great: 100%
General USB Flash Disk 16GB
3GB free, PID 1000
Operating at USB 2.0 Speed
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 18.9
Write 11.7
Mixed 20.9
22% 17.2 MB/s
4K Read 3
4K Write 0
4K Mixed 0
11% 1 MB/s
Poor: 4% Great: 15%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Hynix HMT351U6CFR8C-H9 830B NT4GC64B8HG0NF-CG HMT351U6CFR8C-H9 830B NT4GC64B8HG0NF-CG 16GB
1333, 1333, 1333, 1333 MHz
4096, 4096, 4096, 4096 MB
Performing below potential (6th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
46.8% Average
MC Read 15.9
MC Write 16.4
MC Mixed 14.8
45% 15.7 GB/s
SC Read 13.2
SC Write 15.9
SC Mixed 15
42% 14.7 GB/s
Latency 67.2
60% 67.2 ns
Poor: 47%
This bench: 46.8%
Great: 51%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical OptiPlex 990 Builds (Compare 3,985 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 6%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 60%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 6%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: Dell OptiPlex 990

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 72% - Very good Total price: $156
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