Dell OptiPlex 790

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 (46th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 54 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 49.9%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is below average.
Graphics0.65% 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.
Very high background CPU (45%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemDell OptiPlex 790
MotherboardDell OptiPlex 790  (all builds)
Memory11.8 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit Farben
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20110725
Uptime20.9 Days
Run DateFeb 01 '23 at 16:07
Run Duration155 Seconds
Run User DEU-User
Background CPU 45%

 PC Performing as expected (46th 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 as expected (42nd percentile)
49.9% Average
Memory 71.1
1-Core 63.7
2-Core 134
53% 89.5 Pts
4-Core 167
8-Core 178
23% 172 Pts
64-Core 187
12% 187 Pts
Poor: 35%
This bench: 49.9%
Great: 61%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD 2000 (Desktop 1.1 GHz)
Dell(1028 04AD) 2GB
Driver: igdumd64.dll Ver. 9.17.10.4459
Performing as expected (50th percentile)
0.65% Terrible
Lighting 0.5
Reflection 1.3
Parallax 0.7
0% 0.83 fps
MRender 1.6
Gravity 0.6
Splatting 1.8
1% 1.33 fps
Poor: 1%
This bench: 0.65%
Great: 1%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
PNY CS900 120GB-$25
44GB free (System drive)
Firmware: CS900615
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 257
Write 128
Mixed 217
44% 201 MB/s
4K Read 23.2
4K Write 53.9
4K Mixed 22.9
93% 33.3 MB/s
DQ Read 211
DQ Write 75.4
DQ Mixed 21
48% 102 MB/s
Poor: 42% Great: 87%
USB Flash DISK 16GB
14GB free, PID 1000
Operating at USB 2.0 Speed
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 30.5
Write 8
Mixed 4.2
13% 14.2 MB/s
4K Read 4.7
4K Write 0
4K Mixed 0
17% 1.57 MB/s
Poor: 3% Great: 23%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Samsung M378B5273DH0-CH9 Hynix HMT351U6BFR8C-H9 M378B5273DH0-CH9 Kingston KP382H-HYC 16GB
1333, 1333, 1333, 1333 MHz
4096, 4096, 4096, 4096 MB
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
39.9% Below average
MC Read 14.2
MC Write 14.6
MC Mixed 13.5
40% 14.1 GB/s
SC Read 10.2
SC Write 11.3
SC Mixed 10.6
31% 10.7 GB/s
Latency 98.9
40% 98.9 ns
Poor: 40%
This bench: 39.9%
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 5,332 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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