Dell OptiPlex 3040

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way below expectations (20th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 80 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 50.1%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics3.02% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
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 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
High background CPU (21%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemDell OptiPlex 3040
MotherboardDell OptiPlex 3040  (all builds)
Memory1 GB free of 4 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1366 x 768 - 32 Bit colores
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20160630
Uptime0 Days
Run DateApr 29 '22 at 14:51
Run Duration121 Seconds
Run User DOM-User
Background CPU 21%

 PC Performing way below expectations (20th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i3-6100-$76
Socket 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.7 GHz, turbo 3.7 GHz (avg)
Performing below expectations (21st percentile)
50.1% Above average
Memory 58.2
1-Core 107
2-Core 198
66% 121 Pts
4-Core 235
8-Core 290
34% 262 Pts
64-Core 303
19% 303 Pts
Poor: 29%
This bench: 50.1%
Great: 68%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD 530 (Desktop Skylake)
Dell(1028 06BB) 1GB
Driver: igdumdim64.dll Ver. 27.20.100.9664
Performing way below expectations (13th percentile)
3.02% Terrible
Lighting 5.4
Reflection 1.5
Parallax 5.9
4% 4.27 fps
MRender 0.2
Gravity 1
Splatting 0.1
0% 0.43 fps
Poor: 3%
This bench: 3.02%
Great: 6%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
ST500DM002-1SB10A 480GB
277GB free (System drive)
Firmware: S3B00101
SusWrite @10s intervals: 14 92 219 307 321 315 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
Read 154
Write 2
Mixed 4.7
SusWrite 211
21% 93.1 MB/s
4K Read 13.6
4K Write 0.4
4K Mixed 5.1
27% 6.37 MB/s
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Samsung M378B5173EB0-YK0 1x4GB
1 of 2 slots used
4GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1600 MHz
Performing below expectations (25th percentile)
22.6% Poor
MC Read 8.4
MC Write 7.6
MC Mixed 7
22% 7.67 GB/s
SC Read 7
SC Write 8
SC Mixed 4.1
18% 6.37 GB/s
Latency 133
30% 133 ns
Poor: 16%
This bench: 22.6%
Great: 32%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical OptiPlex 3040 Builds (Compare 2,621 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 6%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 61%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 5%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: Dell OptiPlex 3040

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 73% - Very good Total price: $95
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