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 (32nd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 68 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 54.7%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Boot Drive61% is a good SSD score. This drive enables fast boots, responsive applications and ensures minimum system 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 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 980
MotherboardDell OptiPlex 980  (all builds)
Memory2.5 GB free of 4 GB @ 1.3 GHz
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20100911
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJul 26 '20 at 05:13
Run Duration128 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU4%

 PC Performing below expectations (32nd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5 670
CPU, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.45 GHz
Performing above expectations (82nd percentile)
54.7% Above average
Memory 72.4
1-Core 92.2
2-Core 145
61% 103 Pts
4-Core 216
8-Core 215
29% 215 Pts
64-Core 207
13% 207 Pts
Poor: 42%
This bench: 54.7%
Great: 57%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Crucial MX500 250GB-$40
218GB free (System drive)
Firmware: M3CR
SusWrite @10s intervals: 194 168 197 215 212 208 MB/s
Performing below potential (1st percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
61% Good
Read 215
Write 185
Mixed 202
SusWrite 199
45% 200 MB/s
4K Read 27.7
4K Write 55.2
4K Mixed 25.2
104% 36 MB/s
DQ Read 204
DQ Write 196
DQ Mixed 179
140% 193 MB/s
Poor: 73%
This bench: 61%
Great: 123%
Kingston DataTraveler 100 G3 USB 3.0 64GB-$12
13GB free, PID 1666
Operating at USB 2.1 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 5.6 5 4 14 13 7 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (8th percentile)
6.48% Terrible
Read 18
Write 6.8
Mixed 10
SusWrite 8
13% 10.7 MB/s
4K Read 2.5
4K Write 0.5
4K Mixed 0.8
54% 1.27 MB/s
Poor: 6%
This bench: 6.48%
Great: 30%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown KP223C-ELD 2x2GB
2 of 4 slots used
4GB DIMM DDR3 1333 MHz
Performing below potential (39th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
29.5% Poor
MC Read 10
MC Write 9
MC Mixed 12.4
30% 10.5 GB/s
SC Read 3.9
SC Write 5.9
SC Mixed 7.7
17% 5.83 GB/s
Latency 96
42% 96 ns
Poor: 16%
This bench: 29.5%
Great: 43%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical OptiPlex 980 Builds (Compare 821 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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