Dell OptiPlex 790

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 7%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 63%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 7%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (67th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 33 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 65.4%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics1.81% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive60.5% is a good SSD score. This drive enables fast boots, responsive applications and ensures minimum system 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 790
MotherboardDell OptiPlex 790  (all builds)
Memory6.2 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1280 x 1024 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20180703
Uptime0 Days
Run DateMar 31 '21 at 15:37
Run Duration128 Seconds
Run User POL-User
Background CPU4%

 PC Performing above expectations (67th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i3-2130-$50
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.4 GHz
Performing way above expectations (98th percentile)
65.4% Good
Memory 92.4
1-Core 89.9
2-Core 150
68% 111 Pts
4-Core 226
8-Core 223
30% 225 Pts
64-Core 228
14% 228 Pts
Poor: 45%
This bench: 65.4%
Great: 65%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GeForce 8600 GT
MSI(1462 0910) 256MB
Ram: 256MB, Driver: 341.74
Performing above expectations (75th percentile)
1.81% Terrible
Lighting 2
Reflection 5.5
Parallax 0.9
2% 2.8 fps
MRender 4.5
Gravity 0.5
Splatting 2.9
2% 2.63 fps
Poor: 1%
This bench: 1.81%
Great: 2%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Intel 520 Series 120GB-$199
17GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 400i
SusWrite @10s intervals: 123 128 119 104 98 100 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (14th percentile)
60.5% Good
Read 388
Write 128
Mixed 194
SusWrite 112
45% 205 MB/s
4K Read 27.6
4K Write 71.6
4K Mixed 25.2
112% 41.5 MB/s
DQ Read 39.4
DQ Write 158
DQ Mixed 77
65% 91.4 MB/s
Poor: 57%
This bench: 60.5%
Great: 88%
WD Blue 1TB (2012)-$35
694GB free
Firmware: 01.01A01
SusWrite @10s intervals: 146 146 148 145 150 149 MB/s
Performing as expected (55th percentile)
86.6% Excellent
Read 154
Write 148
Mixed 79.4
SusWrite 147
97% 132 MB/s
4K Read 1.4
4K Write 2.8
4K Mixed 1.2
244% 1.8 MB/s
Poor: 52%
This bench: 86.6%
Great: 109%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Goodram GR1333D364L9/4G 2x4GB
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 1333 MHz
Performing way above expectations (92nd percentile)
53.5% Above average
MC Read 18.7
MC Write 18.9
MC Mixed 17
52% 18.2 GB/s
SC Read 14.9
SC Write 16.6
SC Mixed 17.1
46% 16.2 GB/s
Latency 63.2
63% 63.2 ns
Poor: 28%
This bench: 53.5%
Great: 54%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical OptiPlex 790 Builds (Compare 5,326 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

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 58% - Above average Total price: $278
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