Dell OptiPlex 790

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU, 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 51.9%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Boot DriveThe boot partition is located on a mechanical or hybrid drive. Moving the system to an SSD will yield far faster boot times, better system responsiveness and faster application load times.
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.
Very high background CPU (44%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
11 months ago, 11 months ago.
SystemDell OptiPlex 790
MotherboardDell OptiPlex 790  (all builds)
Memory1.9 GB free of 4 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20111230
Uptime0.1 Days
Run DateJun 08 '23 at 17:52
Run Duration109 Seconds
Run User IND-User
Background CPU 44%

 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 (55th percentile)
51.9% Above average
Memory 75.6
1-Core 72.8
2-Core 131
56% 93 Pts
4-Core 165
8-Core 169
22% 167 Pts
64-Core 172
11% 172 Pts
Poor: 35%
This bench: 51.9%
Great: 61%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Seagate ST3500312CS 500GB-$20
442GB free (System drive)
Firmware: SC13
SusWrite @10s intervals: 89 92 94 96 93 91 MB/s
Performing above expectations (68th percentile)
52.6% Above average
Read 90.6
Write 86
Mixed 43
SusWrite 92.6
57% 78.1 MB/s
4K Read 0.6
4K Write 1.9
4K Mixed 0.8
149% 1.1 MB/s
Poor: 23%
This bench: 52.6%
Great: 60%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Hynix HMT351U6CFR8C-PBA 1x4GB
1 of 4 slots used
4GB DIMM DDR3 1333 MHz
Performing below potential (15th percentile) - ensure that an XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
20.9% Poor
MC Read 6.7
MC Write 6.9
MC Mixed 6
19% 6.53 GB/s
SC Read 5.7
SC Write 6
SC Mixed 5.7
17% 5.8 GB/s
Latency 89.1
45% 89.1 ns
Poor: 17%
This bench: 20.9%
Great: 34%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical OptiPlex 790 Builds (Compare 5,353 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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