Dell OptiPlex 980

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 4%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 51%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 4%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (46th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 54 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
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 51.2%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics2.26% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive28.7% is low SSD score. With a better SSD this system will boot faster, make applications more responsive and reduce IO wait times.
Memory12GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's more than sufficient for nearly all games. 12GB 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 9 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)
Memory9.6 GB free of 12 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1360 x 768 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20110901
Uptime0.1 Days
Run DateFeb 25 '22 at 16:26
Run Duration162 Seconds
Run User VNM-User
Background CPU6%

 PC Performing as expected (46th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i3 530-$45
CPU, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.95 GHz
Performing way above expectations (95th percentile)
51.2% Above average
Memory 72
1-Core 71.3
2-Core 142
56% 94.9 Pts
4-Core 179
8-Core 171
24% 175 Pts
64-Core 176
11% 176 Pts
Poor: 33%
This bench: 51.2%
Great: 51%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GeForce GT 220
Asus(1043 830F) 1GB
Ram: 1GB, Driver: 342.01
Performing as expected (41st percentile)
2.26% Terrible
Lighting 3
Reflection 4.3
Parallax 1.4
2% 2.9 fps
MRender 3.2
Gravity 0.8
Splatting 2.8
2% 2.27 fps
Poor: 2%
This bench: 2.26%
Great: 3%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kingston A400 120GB-$29
78GB free (System drive)
Firmware: SBFK
SusWrite @10s intervals: 127 74 63 62 56 55 MB/s
Performing below potential (2nd percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
28.7% Poor
Read 196
Write 151
Mixed 152
SusWrite 72.6
32% 143 MB/s
4K Read 12.1
4K Write 13.9
4K Mixed 13.9
44% 13.3 MB/s
DQ Read 106
DQ Write 17.1
DQ Mixed 28.5
29% 50.5 MB/s
Poor: 33%
This bench: 28.7%
Great: 85%
USB3.0 External Device 128GB
88GB free, PID 1068
Operating at USB 2.1 Speed
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
Read 20.8
Write 20.7
Mixed 23
28% 21.5 MB/s
4K Read 5.2
4K Write 4.9
4K Mixed 4.7
346% 4.93 MB/s
Poor: 71% Great: 72%
ST316031 8AS 160GB
40GB free, PID 9561
Operating at USB 2.1 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 10 17 16 16 15 21 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
13.6% Very poor
Read 28.5
Write 19
Mixed 22.5
SusWrite 16.1
28% 21.5 MB/s
4K Read 0.6
4K Write 1.9
4K Mixed 0.9
98% 1.13 MB/s
Poor: 14%
This bench: 13.6%
Great: 41%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown F3-2400C11-4GXM 04CD000004CD F3-2400C11-4GXM 04CD000004CD F3-12800CL9-4GBRL 12GB
1600, 1600, 1600 MHz
4096, 4096, 4096 MB
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
25.9% Poor
MC Read 8.8
MC Write 6.9
MC Mixed 10.6
25% 8.77 GB/s
SC Read 7.9
SC Write 6.2
SC Mixed 4.9
18% 6.33 GB/s
Latency 96.9
41% 96.9 ns

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical OptiPlex 980 Builds (Compare 823 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 5%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 59%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 5%
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Motherboard: Dell OptiPlex 980

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