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Dell OptiPlex 790

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 12%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 64%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 9%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (34th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 66 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 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 60.3%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics18.2% 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 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.
Memory24GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's far more than any current game requires. 24GB will also allow for large file and system caches, virtual machine hosting, software development, video editing and batch multimedia processing.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Sub-optimal background CPU (16%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
2 years ago, 2 years ago.
SystemDell OptiPlex 790
MotherboardDell OptiPlex 790  (all builds)
Memory18.2 GB free of 24 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20111230
Uptime4.1 Days
Run DateDec 16 '21 at 04:07
Run Duration227 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 16%

 PC Performing below expectations (34th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-2400-$40
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.1 GHz, turbo 3.2 GHz (avg)
Performing below expectations (36th percentile)
60.3% Good
Memory 71.5
1-Core 81.2
2-Core 161
60% 105 Pts
4-Core 285
8-Core 280
38% 283 Pts
64-Core 288
18% 288 Pts
Poor: 42%
This bench: 60.3%
Great: 70%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 750-Ti-$90
PNY(196E 1380) 2GB
CLim: 1476 MHz, MLim: 1502 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 497.09
Performing above expectations (85th percentile)
18.2% Very poor
Lighting 22.2
Reflection 19.8
Parallax 22.5
18% 21.5 fps
MRender 26.6
Gravity 24.4
Splatting 18.3
18% 23.1 fps
Poor: 16%
This bench: 18.2%
Great: 19%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 320GB-$54
11GB free (System drive)
Firmware: JC49
SusWrite @10s intervals: 74 50 47 49 62 61 MB/s
Performing below expectations (25th percentile)
36.4% Below average
Read 69.2
Write 71
Mixed 41.8
SusWrite 57.2
44% 59.8 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 1.6
4K Mixed 0.8
148% 1.03 MB/s
Poor: 19%
This bench: 36.4%
Great: 59%
Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 1TB-$60
83GB free
Firmware: CC3E
SusWrite @10s intervals: 65 68 67 69 68 67 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (18th percentile)
43.9% Average
Read 85.3
Write 86
Mixed 46
SusWrite 67.6
52% 71.2 MB/s
4K Read 0.8
4K Write 1.5
4K Mixed 0.9
161% 1.07 MB/s
Poor: 34%
This bench: 43.9%
Great: 68%
Seagate Backup+ Desk 3TB
2TB free
Firmware: 040B
SusWrite @10s intervals: 17 17 17 17 17 18 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (6th percentile)
13.3% Very poor
Read 28.3
Write 23.8
Mixed 21.5
SusWrite 17.3
17% 22.7 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 1.7
4K Mixed 0.7
138% 1.03 MB/s
Poor: 14%
This bench: 13.3%
Great: 110%
Seagate Momentus 2.5" 1TB
232GB free
Firmware: 2BA30004
SusWrite @10s intervals: 82 83 83 84 83 84 MB/s
Performing above expectations (72nd percentile)
50.3% Above average
Read 92
Write 56.7
Mixed 50.8
SusWrite 83.1
52% 70.7 MB/s
4K Read 0.5
4K Write 1.5
4K Mixed 1
160% 1 MB/s
Poor: 14%
This bench: 50.3%
Great: 59%
Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex 1TB
53GB free, PID 5021
Operating at USB 2.0 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 16 15 16 16 16 16 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (13th percentile)
10% Terrible
Read 29.7
Write 22.7
Mixed 20.8
SusWrite 15.6
29% 22.2 MB/s
4K Read 0.6
4K Write 0.7
4K Mixed 0.6
46% 0.63 MB/s
Poor: 8%
This bench: 10%
Great: 38%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 1866 CL10 Series 8502 1600 CL9 Series 8502 1866 CL10 Series 8502 1600 CL9 Series 24GB
1333, 1333, 1333, 1333 MHz
4096, 8192, 4096, 8192 MB
Performing below potential (14th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
45.2% Average
MC Read 15.1
MC Write 17.5
MC Mixed 14.6
45% 15.7 GB/s
SC Read 13.3
SC Write 14.3
SC Mixed 14.7
40% 14.1 GB/s
Latency 97.9
41% 97.9 ns
Poor: 45%
This bench: 45.2%
Great: 61%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical OptiPlex 790 Builds (Compare 5,533 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

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