Dell OptiPlex 990

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 3%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 60%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 3%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (50th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 50 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 71.5%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Graphics1.04% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot DriveThe boot partition is located on a mechanical or hybrid drive. Moving the system to an SSD will yield far faster boot times, better system responsiveness and faster application load 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 7 is still a viable option, it's now 14 years and 9 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 (15%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemDell OptiPlex 990
MotherboardDell OptiPlex 990  (all builds)
Memory5.1 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20180702
Uptime0 Days
Run DateSep 17 '20 at 11:09
Run Duration129 Seconds
Run User HUN-User
Background CPU 15%

 PC Performing as expected (50th 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)
71.5% Very good
Memory 90
1-Core 86.8
2-Core 169
69% 115 Pts
4-Core 310
8-Core 295
41% 303 Pts
64-Core 336
21% 336 Pts
Poor: 42%
This bench: 71.5%
Great: 70%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD 2000 (Desktop 1.1 GHz)
Dell(1028 047E) 2GB
Driver: igdumd64.dll Ver. 9.17.10.4229
Performing as expected (50th percentile)
1.04% Terrible
Lighting 1.1
Reflection 1.46
Parallax 1
1% 1.19 fps
MRender 1.86
Gravity 0.8
Splatting 2
1% 1.55 fps
Poor: 1%
This bench: 1.04%
Great: 1%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Hitachi HDS721616PLA380 160GB-$46
116GB free (System drive)
Firmware: P22OABBA
SusWrite @10s intervals: 34 32 31 17 18 34 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (5th percentile)
11.2% Very poor
Read 11.3
Write 31.3
Mixed 27.1
SusWrite 27.6
18% 24.3 MB/s
4K Read 0.1
4K Write 0.7
4K Mixed 0.2
39% 0.33 MB/s
Poor: 11%
This bench: 11.2%
Great: 39%
Kingston DataTraveler 111 16GB
4GB free, PID 5100
Operating at USB 2.1 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 10 6.6 7.3 7.3 6.5 6.5 MB/s
Performing as expected (47th percentile)
9.52% Terrible
Read 31.9
Write 18.9
Mixed 13.7
SusWrite 7.4
21% 18 MB/s
4K Read 4.8
4K Write 0.7
4K Mixed 1
76% 2.17 MB/s
Poor: 7%
This bench: 9.52%
Great: 18%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Kingston 9905595-006.A00LF Micron 8JTF25664AZ-1G4M1 Hynix HMT325U6CFR8C-H9 8325 FLFE85F-C8KM9 8GB
1333, 1333, 1333, 1333 MHz
2048, 2048, 2048, 2048 MB
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
50.7% Above average
MC Read 17.4
MC Write 18.5
MC Mixed 16.2
50% 17.4 GB/s
SC Read 13.9
SC Write 14.9
SC Mixed 16
43% 14.9 GB/s
Latency 67.3
59% 67.3 ns

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical OptiPlex 990 Builds (Compare 3,962 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 6%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 60%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 6%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: Dell OptiPlex 990

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 68% - Good Total price: $221
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