Dell OptiPlex 5040

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (69th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 31 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 71.1%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Graphics5.96% is a very low 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can only handle very basic 3D games but it's fine for general computing tasks.
Memory16GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's more than sufficient for nearly all games. 16GB also allows for very large file and system caches, software development and batch photo editing/processing.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 7 is still a viable option, it's now 14 years and 11 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 (12%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemDell OptiPlex 5040
MotherboardDell OptiPlex 5040  (all builds)
Memory2.3 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20170206
Uptime5 Days
Run DateOct 23 '18 at 14:28
Run Duration135 Seconds
Run User SVK-User
Background CPU 12%

 PC Performing above expectations (69th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-6500-$67
Socket 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz
Performing way above expectations (90th percentile)
71.1% Very good
Memory 74.9
1-Core 101
2-Core 203
71% 126 Pts
4-Core 385
8-Core 411
53% 398 Pts
64-Core 409
25% 409 Pts
Poor: 43%
This bench: 71.1%
Great: 73%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD 530 (Desktop Skylake)
Dell(1028 06BA) 1GB
Driver: igdumdim64.dll Ver. 20.19.15.4474
Performing way above expectations (93rd percentile)
5.96% Terrible
Lighting 6.37
Reflection 9.58
Parallax 6.22
5% 7.39 fps
MRender 7.05
Gravity 5.73
Splatting 13
8% 8.58 fps
Poor: 3%
This bench: 5.96%
Great: 6%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Micron 1100 256GB
15GB free (System drive)
Firmware: M0D
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 256
Write 371
Mixed 304
70% 310 MB/s
4K Read 22
4K Write 109
4K Mixed 31.5
132% 54.2 MB/s
DQ Read 234
DQ Write 291
DQ Mixed 303
217% 276 MB/s
Poor: 48% Great: 98%
General UDisk 2TB
2TB free, PID null, vova flash disk
SusWrite @10s intervals: 18 18 17 16 17 16 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (89th percentile)
32% Below average
Read 10.3
Write 16.3
Mixed 13
SusWrite 16.9
20% 14.1 MB/s
4K Read 0.3
4K Write 8.7
4K Mixed 0.5
314% 3.17 MB/s
DQ Read 0.3
DQ Write 8
DQ Mixed 0.5
290% 2.93 MB/s
Poor: 3%
This bench: 32%
Great: 38%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 16KTF1G64AZ-1G6P1 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1600 MHz
Performing below potential (7th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
49.7% Average
MC Read 19.2
MC Write 18.8
MC Mixed 17
52% 18.3 GB/s
SC Read 11.5
SC Write 12.3
SC Mixed 8.1
30% 10.6 GB/s
Latency 90.7
44% 90.7 ns
Poor: 50%
This bench: 49.7%
Great: 62%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical OptiPlex 5040 Builds (Compare 1,837 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 9%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 65%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 8%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: Dell OptiPlex 5040

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 94% - Outstanding Total price: $67
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