Dell OptiPlex 980

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 13%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 64%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 10%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (52nd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 48 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 54.4%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics18.4% is a below average 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle older games but it will struggle to render recent games at resolutions greater than 1080p. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive38.7% is low SSD score. With a better SSD this system will boot faster, make applications more responsive and reduce IO wait times.
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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (14%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
5 years ago, 5 years ago.
SystemDell OptiPlex 980
MotherboardDell OptiPlex 980  (all builds)
Memory4.9 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1360 x 768 - 32 Bit colors, 1024 x 768 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20180227
Uptime0.3 Days
Run DateMay 18 '18 at 01:56
Run Duration223 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 14%

 PC Performing as expected (52nd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5 660
CPU, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.35 GHz, turbo 3.45 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (93rd percentile)
54.4% Above average
Memory 72.3
1-Core 81.7
2-Core 141
59% 98.3 Pts
4-Core 213
8-Core 214
28% 213 Pts
64-Core 208
13% 208 Pts
Poor: 37%
This bench: 54.4%
Great: 55%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 750-Ti-$92
CLim: 1463 MHz, MLim: 1350 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 397.64
Performing way above expectations (87th percentile)
18.4% Very poor
Lighting 22.6
Reflection 18.8
Parallax 21.7
18% 21 fps
MRender 26.3
Gravity 24.4
Splatting 18.6
18% 23.1 fps
Poor: 16%
This bench: 18.4%
Great: 19%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kingston A400 120GB-$32
70GB free (System drive)
Firmware: SBFK71E0 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing below potential (8th percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
38.7% Below average
Read 234
Write 160
Mixed 164
41% 186 MB/s
4K Read 17.8
4K Write 41.3
4K Mixed 3.7
54% 20.9 MB/s
DQ Read 104
DQ Write 114
DQ Mixed 3.54
32% 73.6 MB/s
Poor: 33%
This bench: 38.7%
Great: 85%
SanDisk Cruzer Glide 32GB
25GB free, PID 5575
Operating at USB 2.1 Speed
Performing above expectations (65th percentile)
13.7% Very poor
Read 29.3
Write 8.92
Mixed 12.1
18% 16.8 MB/s
4K Read 4.5
4K Write 2.11
4K Mixed 0.7
112% 2.44 MB/s
Poor: 6%
This bench: 13.7%
Great: 19%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Crucial CT51264BA160B.C16F 2x4GB
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 1600 MHz
Performing below potential (8th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
30% Below average
MC Read 10
MC Write 9
MC Mixed 12.1
30% 10.4 GB/s
SC Read 7.7
SC Write 6.8
SC Mixed 8
21% 7.5 GB/s
Latency 96.1
42% 96.1 ns
Poor: 28%
This bench: 30%
Great: 62%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical OptiPlex 980 Builds (Compare 820 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 5%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 59%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 5%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: Dell OptiPlex 980

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 73% - Very good Total price: $128
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