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 (59th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 41 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 68%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics14.2% is a very low 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can only handle very basic 3D games but it's fine for general computing tasks.
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.
SystemDell OptiPlex 990
MotherboardDell OptiPlex 990  (all builds)
Memory13.2 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display2560 x 1440 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20180702
Uptime0 Days
Run DateFeb 24 '23 at 08:20
Run Duration183 Seconds
Run User AUS-User
Background CPU4%

 PC Performing as expected (59th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-2600-$201
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.4 GHz, turbo 3.4 GHz (avg)
Performing as expected (53rd percentile)
68% Good
Memory 84.5
1-Core 87.3
2-Core 166
67% 113 Pts
4-Core 281
8-Core 392
42% 337 Pts
64-Core 411
25% 411 Pts
Poor: 54%
This bench: 68%
Great: 74%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GT 1030
Asus(1043 85F4) 2GB
CLim: 1911 MHz, MLim: 1502 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 516.94
Performing above expectations (69th percentile)
14.2% Very poor
Lighting 17.6
Reflection 17.9
Parallax 18.3
14% 17.9 fps
MRender 15.5
Gravity 18.9
Splatting 16.8
14% 17.1 fps
Poor: 11%
This bench: 14.2%
Great: 15%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kingston SA400S37960G 960GB
858GB free (System drive)
Firmware: S3402101
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 473
Write 366
Mixed 396
92% 412 MB/s
4K Read 26.2
4K Write 71.4
4K Mixed 26.4
111% 41.3 MB/s
DQ Read 194
DQ Write 340
DQ Mixed 96.1
121% 210 MB/s
Poor: 41% Great: 102%
SanDisk Cruzer Switch 8GB
3GB free, PID 5572
Operating at USB 2.0 Speed
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 24.4
Write 10.9
Mixed 7
15% 14.1 MB/s
4K Read 6.9
4K Write 1.9
4K Mixed 0.7
114% 3.17 MB/s
Poor: 7% Great: 13%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown TIMETEC-UD3-1600 4x4GB
4 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR3 1333 MHz
Performing as expected (56th percentile)
48.1% Average
MC Read 16.8
MC Write 16.9
MC Mixed 15
46% 16.2 GB/s
SC Read 14.5
SC Write 16
SC Mixed 16
44% 15.5 GB/s
Latency 72.7
55% 72.7 ns
Poor: 34%
This bench: 48.1%
Great: 60%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical OptiPlex 990 Builds (Compare 3,989 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: 67% - Good Total price: $229
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