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 (42nd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 58 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 53.6%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics3.06% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Memory12GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's more than sufficient for nearly all games. 12GB 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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (19%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemDell OptiPlex 790
MotherboardDell OptiPlex 790  (all builds)
Memory6.2 GB free of 12 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20110910
Uptime0.3 Days
Run DateSep 18 '23 at 16:39
Run Duration176 Seconds
Run User PAK-User
Background CPU 19%

 PC Performing as expected (42nd 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 2.4 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (15th percentile)
53.6% Above average
Memory 74.9
1-Core 40.5
2-Core 80
43% 65.1 Pts
4-Core 176
8-Core 307
29% 241 Pts
64-Core 263
16% 263 Pts
Poor: 42%
This bench: 53.6%
Great: 70%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia NVS 510
Nvidia(10DE 0967) 2GB
CLim: 797 MHz, MLim: 445 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 474.44
Performing as expected (50th percentile)
3.06% Terrible
Lighting 3.4
Reflection 4.9
Parallax 4.2
3% 4.17 fps
MRender 4.7
Gravity 4.5
Splatting 4.2
4% 4.47 fps
Poor: 3%
This bench: 3.06%
Great: 3%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Liteonit LCS-128L9S-11 2.5 7mm 128GB
49GB free (System drive)
Firmware: HC7110A
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 415
Write 314
Mixed 268
74% 332 MB/s
4K Read 19
4K Write 25.1
4K Mixed 17.5
64% 20.5 MB/s
DQ Read 246
DQ Write 283
DQ Mixed 198
168% 243 MB/s
Poor: 57% Great: 97%
WD Blue 500GB (2008)-$29
161GB free
Firmware: 05.01D05
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 91.8
Write 89.5
Mixed 61.8
60% 81 MB/s
4K Read 0.8
4K Write 1.2
4K Mixed 1
167% 1 MB/s
Poor: 28% Great: 69%
AI Mass Storage 32GB
25GB free, PID null
Relative performance n/a - benchmarks incomplete
Read 20.4
Write 10.7
15% 15.5 MB/s
4K Read 2.8
4K Write 0
4K Mixed 0
10% 0.93 MB/s
Poor: 3% Great: 10%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Samsung M378B5173EB0-CK0 3x4GB
3 of 4 slots used
12GB DIMM DDR3 1333 MHz
Performing above expectations (61st percentile)
35% Below average
MC Read 12
MC Write 12.7
MC Mixed 11.5
34% 12.1 GB/s
SC Read 8.9
SC Write 7.7
SC Mixed 8.6
24% 8.4 GB/s
Latency 78.7
51% 78.7 ns
Poor: 16%
This bench: 35%
Great: 55%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

 SkillBench Score 0: 0P 0R 0G 0B (High Scores)

Measures user input accuracy relative to the given hardware

Score Hit Rate Shots EFps 0.1% Low Refresh Rate Screen Resolution Monitor
0% 0% 0 45 3 60 21.5" 1280 720 DEL4060 DELL P2211H
Typical OptiPlex 790 Builds (Compare 5,342 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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