Dell OptiPlex 5040

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 (53rd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 47 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
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 58.2%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics5.7% is a very low 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can only handle very basic 3D games but it's fine for general computing tasks.
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 VersionWindows 11 is the most recent version of Windows.
SystemDell OptiPlex 5040
MotherboardDell OptiPlex 5040  (all builds)
Memory2.5 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1600 x 900 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 11
BIOS Date20220316
Uptime0.4 Days
Run DateMar 16 '24 at 04:04
Run Duration132 Seconds
Run User IDN-User
Background CPU3%

 PC Performing as expected (53rd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i3-6300-$44
Socket 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.8 GHz, turbo 3.75 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (13th percentile)
58.2% Above average
Memory 70.9
1-Core 88.3
2-Core 155
61% 105 Pts
4-Core 264
8-Core 264
35% 264 Pts
64-Core 268
17% 268 Pts
Poor: 52%
This bench: 58.2%
Great: 75%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD 530 (Desktop Skylake)
Dell(1028 06BA) 1GB
Driver: igdumdim64.dll Ver. 30.0.101.1692
Performing way above expectations (93rd percentile)
5.7% Terrible
Lighting 6.4
Reflection 4.1
Parallax 7
5% 5.83 fps
MRender 6.3
Gravity 6
Splatting 10.8
7% 7.7 fps
Poor: 3%
This bench: 5.7%
Great: 6%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 500GB-$24
427GB free (System drive)
Firmware: CC43
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 202
Write 175
Mixed 72.2
110% 150 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 1.3
4K Mixed 0.8
142% 0.93 MB/s
Poor: 27% Great: 88%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown HMT451U6BFR8A-PB 0A94000080CE D3R4GL16B8R 8GB
1600, 1600 MHz
4096, 4096 MB
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
43.3% Average
MC Read 16.2
MC Write 14.7
MC Mixed 13.9
43% 14.9 GB/s
SC Read 12.1
SC Write 15.3
SC Mixed 14.2
40% 13.9 GB/s
Latency 99.7
40% 99.7 ns

 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 67 55 60 19.4" 1280 720 DELA0C8 DELL E2016H
Typical OptiPlex 5040 Builds (Compare 1,799 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 9%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 65%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 8%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: Dell OptiPlex 5040

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 94% - Outstanding Total price: $67
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