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 way below expectations (9th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 91 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 48.3%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is below average.
Boot Drive21.3% is an extremely low SSD score, this system will benefit from a faster SSD.
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.
Very high background CPU (96%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemDell OptiPlex 790
MotherboardDell OptiPlex 790  (all builds)
Memory5.5 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1280 x 1024 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20180703
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJan 19 '23 at 01:51
Run Duration118 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 96%

 PC Performing way below expectations (9th 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 way below expectations (9th percentile)
48.3% Average
Memory 67.5
1-Core 52
2-Core 112
47% 77.3 Pts
4-Core 170
8-Core 170
23% 170 Pts
64-Core 162
10% 162 Pts
Poor: 42%
This bench: 48.3%
Great: 70%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kingston A400 240GB-$28
200GB free (System drive)
Firmware: S1Z40102
SusWrite @10s intervals: 32 21 24 64 40 36 MB/s
Performing below potential (0th percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
21.3% Poor
Read 120
Write 103
Mixed 114
SusWrite 36.3
21% 93.3 MB/s
4K Read 5.2
4K Write 12.9
4K Mixed 5.5
22% 7.87 MB/s
DQ Read 154
DQ Write 192
DQ Mixed 47.4
71% 131 MB/s
Poor: 33%
This bench: 21.3%
Great: 100%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown NMUD340C81-1333CA 2x4GB
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 1333 MHz
Performing way below expectations (17th percentile)
33.1% Below average
MC Read 10.8
MC Write 13.3
MC Mixed 10.5
33% 11.5 GB/s
SC Read 8.2
SC Write 9
SC Mixed 10.2
26% 9.13 GB/s
Latency 107
37% 107 ns
Poor: 16%
This bench: 33.1%
Great: 53%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical OptiPlex 790 Builds (Compare 5,387 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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