Dell OptiPlex 990

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 6%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 65%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 6%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (62nd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 38 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 74.1%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Graphics1.03% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive68.8% is a good SSD score. This drive enables fast boots, responsive applications and ensures minimum system 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 7 is still a viable option, it's now 14 years and 8 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.
High background CPU (30%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
2 years ago, 2 years ago.
SystemDell OptiPlex 990
MotherboardDell OptiPlex 990  (all builds)
Memory3.3 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1366 x 768 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20150826
Uptime0 Days
Run DateMay 24 '21 at 09:59
Run Duration110 Seconds
Run User UKR-User
Background CPU 30%

 PC Performing above expectations (62nd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-2500
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz
Performing way above expectations (99th percentile)
74.1% Very good
Memory 92
1-Core 87.8
2-Core 146
67% 109 Pts
4-Core 326
8-Core 329
44% 328 Pts
64-Core 336
21% 336 Pts
Poor: 47%
This bench: 74.1%
Great: 72%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD 2000 (Desktop 1.1 GHz)
Dell(1028 047E) 2GB
Driver: igdumd64.dll Ver. 9.17.10.3517
Performing as expected (50th percentile)
1.03% Terrible
Lighting 0.9
Reflection 1.5
Parallax 1.1
1% 1.17 fps
MRender 1.6
Gravity 2.5
Splatting 1.8
2% 1.97 fps
Poor: 1%
This bench: 1.03%
Great: 1%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
OCZ Vertex 4 256GB-$400
133GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 1.5
SusWrite @10s intervals: 178 213 48 56 45 46 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (7th percentile)
68.8% Good
Read 326
Write 327
Mixed 235
SusWrite 97.6
55% 247 MB/s
4K Read 26.7
4K Write 60.8
4K Mixed 31.6
113% 39.7 MB/s
DQ Read 342
DQ Write 328
DQ Mixed 35.9
109% 235 MB/s
Poor: 68%
This bench: 68.8%
Great: 106%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Samsung M378B5273DH0-CH9 2x4GB
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 1333 MHz
Performing way above expectations (93rd percentile)
53.2% Above average
MC Read 18.3
MC Write 19.2
MC Mixed 17.1
52% 18.2 GB/s
SC Read 13.8
SC Write 16.6
SC Mixed 16.6
45% 15.7 GB/s
Latency 64
62% 64 ns
Poor: 29%
This bench: 53.2%
Great: 54%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical OptiPlex 990 Builds (Compare 3,959 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: 67% - Good Total price: $225
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