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 way below expectations (18th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 82 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 below average single core score, this CPU can handle email, web browsing and audio/video playback but it will struggle to handle modern 3D games or workstation tasks such as video editing. Finally, with a gaming score of 40.4%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is below average.
Boot Drive44.3% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
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.
High background CPU (27%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemDell OptiPlex 980
MotherboardDell OptiPlex 980  (all builds)
Memory1.3 GB free of 4 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20140528
Uptime0.1 Days
Run DateMar 22 '18 at 17:52
Run Duration72 Seconds
Run User THA-User
Background CPU 27%

 PC Performing way below expectations (18th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5 650-$70
CPU, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz
Performing way below expectations (15th percentile)
40.4% Average
Memory 54.8
1-Core 51.3
2-Core 110
42% 72.1 Pts
4-Core 148
8-Core 168
21% 158 Pts
64-Core 150
9% 150 Pts
Poor: 33%
This bench: 40.4%
Great: 53%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 750 EVO 120GB-$35
32GB free (System drive)
Firmware: MAT0 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 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
44.3% Average
Read 222
Write 120
Mixed 103
32% 148 MB/s
4K Read 22.8
4K Write 26.2
4K Mixed 18.1
72% 22.4 MB/s
DQ Read 181
DQ Write 103
DQ Mixed 55.8
65% 113 MB/s
Poor: 65%
This bench: 44.3%
Great: 110%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 8JTF25664AZ-1G4M1 2x2GB
2 of 4 slots used
4GB DIMM DDR3 1333 MHz
Performing below expectations (38th percentile)
23.6% Poor
MC Read 8.9
MC Write 8
MC Mixed 8.2
24% 8.37 GB/s
SC Read 5.5
SC Write 5.9
SC Mixed 5.4
16% 5.6 GB/s
Latency 144
28% 144 ns
Poor: 16%
This bench: 23.6%
Great: 37%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical OptiPlex 980 Builds (Compare 820 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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