Dell OptiPlex 9020

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (35th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 65 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 brilliant single core score, this CPU is the business: It demolishes everyday tasks such as web browsing, office apps and audio/video playback. Additionally this processor can handle light workstation, and even some light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 77.2%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Boot Drive35% is low SSD score. With a better SSD this system will boot faster, make applications more responsive and reduce IO wait times.
Memory16GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's more than sufficient for nearly all games. 16GB also allows for very large file and system caches, software development and batch photo editing/processing.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 8.1 is a recent version of Windows, it's worth upgrading to Windows 10 which has had several improvements made to the user interface including a better homescreen.
SystemDell OptiPlex 9020
MotherboardDell OptiPlex 9020  (all builds)
Memory13.4 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1024 x 768 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 8.1
BIOS Date20170523
Uptime14 Days
Run DateFeb 28 '19 at 15:21
Run Duration253 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU4%

 PC Performing below expectations (35th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-4790-$135
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.6 GHz, turbo 3.8 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (88th percentile)
77.2% Very good
Memory 82.2
1-Core 120
2-Core 216
79% 139 Pts
4-Core 390
8-Core 604
61% 497 Pts
64-Core 603
37% 603 Pts
Poor: 58%
This bench: 77.2%
Great: 80%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Intel 530 Series 120GB-$79
72GB free (System drive)
Firmware: DC32
SusWrite @10s intervals: 24 24 25 24 24 24 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (1st percentile)
35% Below average
Read 439
Write 24
Mixed 49.8
SusWrite 23.9
28% 134 MB/s
4K Read 38.8
4K Write 0.4
4K Mixed 0.8
60% 13.3 MB/s
Poor: 51%
This bench: 35%
Great: 79%
HGST Ultrastar He8 Helium 8TB-$100
7.5TB free
Firmware: A4GNW907
SusWrite @10s intervals: 155 146 164 159 164 156 MB/s
Performing as expected (59th percentile)
98.4% Outstanding
Read 185
Write 173
Mixed 67.8
SusWrite 157
106% 146 MB/s
4K Read 1.1
4K Write 3.3
4K Mixed 1
218% 1.8 MB/s
Poor: 60%
This bench: 98.4%
Great: 113%
H/W RAID50 12TB
4TB free
Firmware: 0961
SusWrite @10s intervals: 1.4 1.4 1.5 1.5 1.4 1.4 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
52.3% Above average
Read 181
Write 1.5
Mixed 4.3
SusWrite 1.4
34% 47.1 MB/s
4K Read 1
4K Write 0.1
4K Mixed 0.1
55% 0.4 MB/s
Poor: 52%
This bench: 52.3%
Great: 100%
HUA72302 0ALA640 2TB
1.5TB free, PID 0539
Operating at USB 2.1 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 6.9 6.9 6.9 6.9 6.9 6.9 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
9.77% Terrible
Read 40.4
Write 7
Mixed 12.1
SusWrite 6.9
17% 16.6 MB/s
4K Read 1.1
4K Write 0.7
4K Mixed 0.8
55% 0.87 MB/s
HUA72302 0ALA640 2TB
162GB free, PID 0539
Operating at USB 2.1 Speed
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
Read 40.3
Write 6.5
Mixed 10.8
18% 19.2 MB/s
4K Read 1
4K Write 0.7
4K Mixed 0.7
51% 0.8 MB/s
HUA72302 0ALA640 2TB
1.5TB free, PID 0539
Operating at USB 2.1 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 0.8 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.9 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
8.35% Terrible
Read 39.6
Write 6.8
Mixed 10.8
SusWrite 0.9
14% 14.5 MB/s
4K Read 1.1
4K Write 0.7
4K Mixed 0.7
52% 0.83 MB/s
HUA72302 0ALA640 2TB
260GB free, PID 0539
Operating at USB 2.1 Speed
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
Read 40.3
Write 6.5
Mixed 12
19% 19.6 MB/s
4K Read 1.1
4K Write 0.7
4K Mixed 0.7
52% 0.83 MB/s
HUA72202 0ALA330 2TB
256GB free, PID 0567
Operating at USB 2.1 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 3.7 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
8.61% Terrible
Read 40.4
Write 6.5
Mixed 10.8
SusWrite 3.4
15% 15.3 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 0.6
4K Mixed 0.7
47% 0.67 MB/s
Hitachi HUA722020ALA330 2TB
1TB free, PID 0567
Operating at USB 2.1 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 0 4.2 4.7 4.7 4.8 4.8 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (7th percentile)
11.5% Very poor
Read 40.4
Write 40.2
Mixed 37.3
SusWrite 3.9
39% 30.5 MB/s
4K Read 0.8
4K Write 1.5
4K Mixed 0.8
81% 1.03 MB/s
Poor: 15%
This bench: 11.5%
Great: 44%
Hitachi HUA722020ALA330 2TB
1TB free, PID 0567
Operating at USB 2.1 Speed
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 38.2
Write 39.7
Mixed 36.8
49% 38.2 MB/s
4K Read 0.8
4K Write 1.4
4K Mixed 0.8
78% 1 MB/s
Poor: 15% Great: 44%
WDC WD64 00AAKS-00A7B0 640GB
528GB free, PID 0567
Operating at USB 2.1 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 29 37 38 38 38 38 MB/s
Performing below expectations (20th percentile)
22.2% Poor
Read 38.4
Write 39.5
Mixed 33.2
SusWrite 36.2
50% 36.8 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 2.8
4K Mixed 1
132% 1.5 MB/s
Poor: 22%
This bench: 22.2%
Great: 43%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown CML8GX3M2A1600C9 Hynix HMT451U6BFR8A-PB 029E CML8GX3M2A1600C9 Hynix HMT451U6BFR8A-PB 16GB
1600, 1600, 1600, 1600 MHz
4096, 4096, 4096, 4096 MB
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
51.5% Above average
MC Read 18.1
MC Write 18.7
MC Mixed 15.6
50% 17.5 GB/s
SC Read 14.3
SC Write 19.3
SC Mixed 18.1
49% 17.2 GB/s
Latency 76.6
52% 76.6 ns

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical OptiPlex 9020 Builds (Compare 10,663 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 9%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 66%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 9%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: Dell OptiPlex 9020

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 74% - Very good Total price: $178
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