Dell OptiPlex 7040

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 (96th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 4 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 brilliant single core score, this CPU is the business: It demolishes everyday tasks such as web browsing, office apps and audio/video playback. Additionally this processor can handle light workstation, and even some light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 84.5%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is very good.
Boot Drive102% 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.
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.
SystemDell OptiPlex 7040
MotherboardDell OptiPlex 7040  (all builds)
Memory4.4 GB free of 8 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display640 x 480 x 256 colors,
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20160627
Uptime0 Days
Run DateSep 19 '18 at 12:12
Run Duration111 Seconds
Run User GBR-User
Background CPU4%

 PC Performing way above expectations (96th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-6600-$132
Socket 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
84.5% Excellent
Memory 91.1
1-Core 94.8
2-Core 234
78% 140 Pts
4-Core 450
8-Core 450
60% 450 Pts
64-Core 462
29% 462 Pts
Poor: 47%
This bench: 84.5%
Great: 77%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Liteon CV3-8D256-41 SAT 256GB
150GB free (System drive)
Firmware: T884
SusWrite @10s intervals: 339 241 240 236 240 228 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (92nd percentile)
102% Outstanding
Read 470
Write 440
Mixed 367
SusWrite 254
86% 383 MB/s
4K Read 37.4
4K Write 100
4K Mixed 49.1
173% 62.3 MB/s
DQ Read 345
DQ Write 294
DQ Mixed 296
228% 312 MB/s
Poor: 64%
This bench: 102%
Great: 102%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown HMA41GU6AFR8N-TF 1x8GB
1 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2133 MHz
Performing way above expectations (96th percentile)
42.6% Average
MC Read 14.8
MC Write 14.9
MC Mixed 12.9
41% 14.2 GB/s
SC Read 11.2
SC Write 13.7
SC Mixed 13
36% 12.6 GB/s
Latency 65.6
61% 65.6 ns
Poor: 35%
This bench: 42.6%
Great: 43%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical OptiPlex 7040 Builds (Compare 5,158 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 11%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 68%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 10%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: Dell OptiPlex 7040

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 82% - Excellent Total price: $180
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