Dell OptiPlex 7040

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way above expectations (95th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 5 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. This PC is likely operated by a technical master!
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 70.9%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Boot Drive177% is an exceptional SSD score. This drive is suitable for heavy workstation use, it will facilitate fast boots, responsive applications and allow for fast transfers of multi-gigabyte files.
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 VersionWindows 11 is the most recent version of Windows.
Sub-optimal background CPU (19%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemDell OptiPlex 7040
MotherboardDell OptiPlex 7040  (all builds)
Memory4.2 GB free of 8 GB @ 2.1 GHz
Display1920 x 1200 - 32 Bit barev
OSWindows 11
BIOS Date20211008
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJan 28 '22 at 23:22
Run Duration166 Seconds
Run User CZE-User
Background CPU 19%

 PC Performing way above expectations (95th 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, turbo 3.3 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (90th percentile)
70.9% Very good
Memory 86.8
1-Core 95.7
2-Core 202
74% 128 Pts
4-Core 322
8-Core 308
42% 315 Pts
64-Core 387
24% 387 Pts
Poor: 43%
This bench: 70.9%
Great: 73%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD 530 (Desktop Skylake)
Dell(1028 06B9) 1GB
Driver: igdumdim64.dll Ver. 27.20.100.9664
Relative performance n/a - benchmarks incomplete
Lighting 6.4
Reflection 7.3
Parallax 7.6
5% 7.1 fps
Gravity 1
Splatting 0.2
0% 0.6 fps
Poor: 3% Great: 6%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung MZALQ128HBHQ-000L2 128GB
77GB free (System drive)
Firmware: BL2QFXV7
SusWrite @10s intervals: 641 186 190 191 190 162 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (98th percentile)
177% Outstanding
Read 1,258
Write 929
Mixed 925
SusWrite 260
188% 843 MB/s
4K Read 55.9
4K Write 150
4K Mixed 76.2
262% 94 MB/s
DQ Read 504
DQ Write 843
DQ Mixed 596
474% 648 MB/s
Poor: 64%
This bench: 177%
Great: 169%
Seagate ST3500620AS 500GB-$145
466GB free
Firmware: HP12
SusWrite @10s intervals: 103 103 104 104 104 104 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (95th percentile)
59% Above average
Read 102
Write 46.5
Mixed 53.3
SusWrite 103
56% 76.3 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 1.6
4K Mixed 0.8
148% 1.03 MB/s
Poor: 20%
This bench: 59%
Great: 59%
Generic- Multi-Card 32GB
10GB free, PID 0150
Operating at USB 2.0 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 33 38 38 38 38 38 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (97th percentile)
23.6% Poor
Read 38.9
Write 37.1
Mixed 36.3
SusWrite 37.2
51% 37.4 MB/s
4K Read 7.8
4K Write 2.6
4K Mixed 3.7
243% 4.7 MB/s
Poor: 8%
This bench: 23.6%
Great: 24%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown M378A5143DB0-CPB 2x4GB
2 of 4 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR4 clocked @ 2133 MHz
Performing way above expectations (94th percentile)
74.2% Very good
MC Read 26.8
MC Write 29.6
MC Mixed 22.6
75% 26.3 GB/s
SC Read 16
SC Write 28.7
SC Mixed 22.4
64% 22.4 GB/s
Latency 70.7
57% 70.7 ns
Poor: 59%
This bench: 74.2%
Great: 74%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical OptiPlex 7040 Builds (Compare 5,176 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 11%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 68%
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Workstation
Workstation 10%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: Dell OptiPlex 7040

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 82% - Excellent Total price: $180
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