Dell OptiPlex 790

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way above expectations (85th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 15 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. This PC is likely operated by a technical master!
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 72.4%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Boot Drive80.5% is a very good SSD score. This drive is suitable for moderate workstation use, it will facilitate fast boots, responsive applications and ensure minimum 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 7 is still a viable option, it's now 14 years and 11 months old. This system should be upgraded to Windows 10 which is generally faster and has an improved set of core utilities including better versions of explorer and task manager.
Sub-optimal background CPU (20%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemDell OptiPlex 790
MotherboardDell OptiPlex 790  (all builds)
Memory12.9 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1366 x 768 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20110725
Uptime0 Days
Run DateMar 03 '19 at 17:58
Run Duration127 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 20%

 PC Performing way above expectations (85th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-2400-$250
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.1 GHz
Performing way above expectations (99th percentile)
72.4% Very good
Memory 91.1
1-Core 86.1
2-Core 172
69% 116 Pts
4-Core 308
8-Core 332
42% 320 Pts
64-Core 330
20% 330 Pts
Poor: 42%
This bench: 72.4%
Great: 70%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
HS-SSD-C100 480GB
381GB free (System drive)
Firmware: R0423A0
SusWrite @10s intervals: 410 420 413 418 418 409 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (87th percentile)
80.5% Excellent
Read 485
Write 406
Mixed 355
SusWrite 415
93% 415 MB/s
4K Read 19.9
4K Write 64.4
4K Mixed 20.2
90% 34.8 MB/s
DQ Read 103
DQ Write 287
DQ Mixed 25.3
68% 139 MB/s
Poor: 30%
This bench: 80.5%
Great: 88%
WDC WD60 EZRZ-00RWYB1 6TB
4.5TB free, PID null
SusWrite @10s intervals: 149 153 151 153 153 148 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
61.9% Good
Read 143
Write 139
Mixed 76.4
SusWrite 151
171% 127 MB/s
4K Read 1
4K Write 2.6
4K Mixed 1
126% 1.53 MB/s
Poor: 35%
This bench: 61.9%
Great: 62%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Samsung M378B5273DH0-CH9 M378B5273CH0-CH9 M378B5273CH0-CH9 M378B5273CH0-CH9 16GB
1333, 1333, 1333, 1333 MHz
4096, 4096, 4096, 4096 MB
Performing above expectations (70th percentile)
50.1% Above average
MC Read 17.1
MC Write 18.1
MC Mixed 15.7
48% 17 GB/s
SC Read 14.2
SC Write 15.5
SC Mixed 16.4
44% 15.4 GB/s
Latency 65.6
61% 65.6 ns
Poor: 41%
This bench: 50.1%
Great: 60%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical OptiPlex 790 Builds (Compare 5,404 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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