Dell OptiPlex 3040

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way below expectations (15th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 85 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 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 58.9%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics1.87% 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.
Run History
SystemDell OptiPlex 3040
MotherboardDell OptiPlex 3040  (all builds)
Memory2.6 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit farger
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20160126
Uptime0 Days
Run DateMay 15 '24 at 08:27
Run Duration140 Seconds
Run User NOR-User
Background CPU10%

 PC Performing way below expectations (15th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-6500-$60
Socket 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 3.3 GHz (avg)
Performing below expectations (21st percentile)
58.9% Above average
Memory 65.7
1-Core 91
2-Core 188
64% 115 Pts
4-Core 296
8-Core 327
41% 312 Pts
64-Core 371
23% 371 Pts
Poor: 43%
This bench: 58.9%
Great: 73%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD 530 (Desktop Skylake)
Dell(1028 06BB) 1GB
Driver: igdumdim64.dll Ver. 27.20.100.9664
Relative performance (0th percentile)
1.87% Terrible
Lighting 0.2
Reflection 3.6
Parallax 6.5
0% 3.43 fps
MRender 3.8
Gravity 5
Splatting 9
5% 5.93 fps
Poor: 3%
This bench: 1.87%
Great: 6%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Toshiba MK3261GSYN 320GB-$72
261GB free (System drive)
Firmware: MH000D
SusWrite @10s intervals: 46 64 61 78 73 58 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 10.4
Write 29.5
SusWrite 63.4
25% 34.4 MB/s
4K Read 0.8
4K Write 0.3
4K Mixed 0.1
50% 0.4 MB/s
Poor: 21% Great: 64%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Hynix HMT41GU6BFR8A-PB 1x8GB
1 of 2 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1600 MHz
Performing way below expectations (10th percentile)
21.3% Poor
MC Read 7.7
MC Write 6.7
MC Mixed 6.4
20% 6.93 GB/s
SC Read 6.1
SC Write 6.3
SC Mixed 6.2
18% 6.2 GB/s
Latency 111
36% 111 ns
Poor: 19%
This bench: 21.3%
Great: 34%

 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 20 60 27" 1280 720 DEL4243 DELL P2722HE
Typical OptiPlex 3040 Builds (Compare 2,650 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 6%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 61%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 5%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: Dell OptiPlex 3040

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 73% - Very good Total price: $88
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