Dell OptiPlex 980

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 (39th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 61 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 an average single core score, this CPU can handle browsing the web, email, video playback and the majority of general computing tasks including light gaming when coupled with an appropriate GPU. Finally, with a gaming score of 53.1%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Boot Drive27.2% is low SSD score. With a better SSD this system will boot faster, make applications more responsive and reduce IO wait times.
Memory4GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and although it's sufficient for most games, some will benefit from up to 8GB of RAM. 4GB is also enough for modest file and system caches which allow for a responsive system.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
SystemDell OptiPlex 980
MotherboardDell OptiPlex 980  (all builds)
Memory1.5 GB free of 4 GB @ 1.3 GHz
DisplayЦвета: 1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20111207
Uptime0 Days
Run DateFeb 27 '22 at 07:22
Run Duration130 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU4%

 PC Performing below expectations (39th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5 650-$70
CPU, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 3.3 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (96th percentile)
53.1% Above average
Memory 71.9
1-Core 75
2-Core 139
57% 95.2 Pts
4-Core 198
8-Core 206
27% 202 Pts
64-Core 206
13% 206 Pts
Poor: 33%
This bench: 53.1%
Great: 53%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Sandisk PLUS 120GB
81GB free (System drive)
Firmware: UE4500RL
SusWrite @10s intervals: 142 2.5 51 64 77 74 MB/s
Performing below potential (4th percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
27.2% Poor
Read 210
Write 182
Mixed 172
SusWrite 68.5
35% 158 MB/s
4K Read 13.6
4K Write 20.1
4K Mixed 8.5
42% 14.1 MB/s
DQ Read 31.8
DQ Write 62.6
DQ Mixed 40.1
32% 44.8 MB/s
Poor: 29%
This bench: 27.2%
Great: 55%
Seagate USB 640GB
412GB free
Firmware: 0836
SusWrite @10s intervals: 22 21 21 21 21 21 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (8th percentile)
13.3% Very poor
Read 24.6
Write 17.9
Mixed 19.3
SusWrite 21.3
15% 20.8 MB/s
4K Read 0.5
4K Write 1.8
4K Mixed 0.8
143% 1.03 MB/s
Poor: 13%
This bench: 13.3%
Great: 49%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Hynix HMT125U6TFR8C-H9 2x2GB
2 of 4 slots used
4GB DIMM DDR3 1333 MHz
Performing as expected (46th percentile)
30.6% Below average
MC Read 10.1
MC Write 9
MC Mixed 12.5
30% 10.5 GB/s
SC Read 8.8
SC Write 6.9
SC Mixed 8.3
23% 8 GB/s
Latency 96.9
41% 96.9 ns
Poor: 14%
This bench: 30.6%
Great: 53%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical OptiPlex 980 Builds (Compare 827 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 5%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 59%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 5%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: Dell OptiPlex 980

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 73% - Very good Total price: $128
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