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 below expectations (31st percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 69 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 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 51.8%, 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.
Memory2GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows however a minimum of 4GB is recommended for gaming or any other RAM intensive tasks such as photo/video editing. This system will also be a little more responsive with 4GB of RAM.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Very high background CPU (40%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemDell OptiPlex 790
MotherboardDell OptiPlex 790  (all builds)
Memory0.3 GB free of 2 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1024 x 768 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20120717
Uptime0 Days
Run DateOct 09 '23 at 16:59
Run Duration139 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 40%

 PC Performing below expectations (31st percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i3-2120-$170
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz, turbo 3.3 GHz (avg)
Performing as expected (51st percentile)
51.8% Above average
Memory 74.4
1-Core 75.6
2-Core 130
57% 93.4 Pts
4-Core 170
8-Core 178
23% 174 Pts
64-Core 178
11% 178 Pts
Poor: 34%
This bench: 51.8%
Great: 61%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 250GB-$23
197GB free (System drive)
Firmware: KC45
SusWrite @10s intervals: 36 54 68 105 92 64 MB/s
Performing below expectations (35th percentile)
49.5% Average
Read 103
Write 54.7
Mixed 60.1
SusWrite 69.8
53% 71.8 MB/s
4K Read 0.6
4K Write 0.9
4K Mixed 0.7
119% 0.73 MB/s
Poor: 18%
This bench: 49.5%
Great: 74%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Nanya NT2GC64B88G0NF-CG 1x2GB
1 of 4 slots used
2GB DIMM DDR3 1333 MHz
Performing below potential (5th percentile) - ensure that an XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
14.4% Very poor
MC Read 3.5
MC Write 5.2
MC Mixed 5.6
14% 4.77 GB/s
SC Read 2.1
SC Write 4.9
SC Mixed 0.3
7% 2.43 GB/s
Latency 121
33% 121 ns
Poor: 16%
This bench: 14.4%
Great: 29%

 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 39 31 60 0" 1280 720
Typical OptiPlex 790 Builds (Compare 5,341 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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