Dell OptiPlex 7040

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 3%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 55%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 2%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way below expectations (19th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 81 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 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 58.9%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics3.17% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive46.4% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
Memory4GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and although it's sufficient for most games, some will benefit from up to 8GB of RAM. 4GB is also enough for modest file and system caches which allow for a responsive system.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Sub-optimal background CPU (14%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemDell OptiPlex 7040
MotherboardDell OptiPlex 7040  (all builds)
Memory0.7 GB free of 4 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colores
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20211208
Uptime0 Days
Run DateApr 21 '23 at 20:48
Run Duration114 Seconds
Run User COL-User
Background CPU 14%

 PC Performing way below expectations (19th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-6500T
Socket 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.5 GHz, turbo 2.8 GHz (avg)
Performing below expectations (36th percentile)
58.9% Above average
Memory 72.1
1-Core 80.9
2-Core 158
60% 104 Pts
4-Core 262
8-Core 281
36% 272 Pts
64-Core 290
18% 290 Pts
Poor: 38%
This bench: 58.9%
Great: 71%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD 530 (Desktop Skylake)
Dell(1028 06B9) 1GB
Driver: igdumdim64.dll Ver. 27.20.100.9664
Performing way below expectations (13th percentile)
3.17% Terrible
Lighting 5.9
Reflection 3.9
Parallax 6.6
5% 5.47 fps
Poor: 3%
This bench: 3.17%
Great: 6%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kingston A400 240GB-$28
193GB free (System drive)
Firmware: S3Z40107
SusWrite @10s intervals: 325 160 155 130 128 183 MB/s
Performing below expectations (21st percentile)
46.4% Average
Read 418
Write 361
Mixed 328
SusWrite 180
72% 322 MB/s
4K Read 21.7
4K Write 13.1
4K Mixed 1.2
41% 12 MB/s
DQ Read 142
DQ Write 204
DQ Mixed 41.5
68% 129 MB/s
Poor: 33%
This bench: 46.4%
Great: 100%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Crucial CT4G4SFS8213.C8FBD2 1x4GB
1 of 2 slots used
4GB SODIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2133 MHz
Performing below potential (8th percentile) - ensure that an XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
27.7% Poor
MC Read 10.9
MC Write 9.2
MC Mixed 8
27% 9.37 GB/s
SC Read 7.4
SC Write 6.8
SC Mixed 7.8
21% 7.33 GB/s
Latency 96.7
41% 96.7 ns
Poor: 25%
This bench: 27.7%
Great: 40%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical OptiPlex 7040 Builds (Compare 5,221 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 11%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 68%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 10%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: Dell OptiPlex 7040

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 82% - Excellent Total price: $180
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