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 below expectations (25th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 75 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 53.6%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics3.69% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Memory8GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's sufficient for the vast majority of games. 8GB is also enough for moderate file and system caches which result in a very responsive system.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Very high background CPU (73%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
SystemDell OptiPlex 790
MotherboardDell OptiPlex 790  (all builds)
Memory5.2 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1842 x 1026 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20180703
Uptime0 Days
Run DateDec 15 '23 at 16:42
Run Duration122 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 73%
Watch Gameplay: 1060-3GB + 9600K How to compare your gameplay

 PC Performing below expectations (25th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-2400S-$70
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.5 GHz, turbo 2.6 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (18th percentile)
53.6% Above average
Memory 83.6
1-Core 66.1
2-Core 91.6
53% 80.4 Pts
4-Core 136
8-Core 155
19% 146 Pts
64-Core 156
10% 156 Pts
Poor: 46%
This bench: 53.6%
Great: 68%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1060-3GB-$119
CLim: 1974 MHz, MLim: 2002 MHz, Ram: 3GB, Driver: 546.33
Relative performance (0th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
3.69% Terrible
Lighting 4.9
Reflection 10.7
Parallax 3.8
4% 6.47 fps
MRender 7.2
Gravity 5.7
Splatting 0.1
3% 4.33 fps
Poor: 48%
This bench: 3.69%
Great: 56%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Toshiba DT01ABA200V 2TB
1.5TB free (System drive)
Firmware: MZ4OABC0
SusWrite @10s intervals: 104 106 127 128 131 134 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Write 120
Mixed 31.7
SusWrite 121
66% 91.1 MB/s
4K Read 0.5
4K Write 2.2
4K Mixed 0.3
95% 1 MB/s
Poor: 44% Great: 87%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown M378B5273DH0-CK0 2x4GB
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 1333 MHz
Performing below expectations (32nd percentile)
46.5% Average
MC Read 15
MC Write 17.7
MC Mixed 16
46% 16.2 GB/s
SC Read 13.2
SC Write 11.8
SC Mixed 12.8
36% 12.6 GB/s
Latency 75.9
53% 75.9 ns
Poor: 22%
This bench: 46.5%
Great: 60%

 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 38 21 60 32.1" 1280 720 SEK3220 SE322FS
Typical OptiPlex 790 Builds (Compare 5,356 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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