Dell OptiPlex 790

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 (7th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 93 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 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.
Boot Drive39.2% is low SSD score. With a better SSD this system will boot faster, make applications more responsive and reduce 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 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Very high background CPU (31%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemDell OptiPlex 790
MotherboardDell OptiPlex 790  (all builds)
Memory4.2 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1366 x 768 - 32 Bit kleuren
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20130924
Uptime0.9 Days
Run DateMar 04 '21 at 14:12
Run Duration120 Seconds
Run User NLD-User
Background CPU 31%

 PC Performing way below expectations (7th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-2400S-$70
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.5 GHz, turbo 2.6 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (11th percentile)
51.2% Above average
Memory 66.1
1-Core 53.2
2-Core 85.2
44% 68.2 Pts
4-Core 222
8-Core 159
27% 191 Pts
64-Core 234
14% 234 Pts
Poor: 46%
This bench: 51.2%
Great: 68%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Micron C400 RealSSD 128GB
25GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 040H
SusWrite @10s intervals: 115 95 100 91 70 62 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (4th percentile)
39.2% Below average
Read 312
Write 155
Mixed 181
SusWrite 88.9
41% 184 MB/s
4K Read 14.9
4K Write 35.3
4K Mixed 10.6
55% 20.3 MB/s
DQ Read 124
DQ Write 107
DQ Mixed 29.5
46% 86.6 MB/s
Poor: 42%
This bench: 39.2%
Great: 70%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Samsung M378B5273CH0-CH9 2x4GB
2 of 2 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 1333 MHz
Performing way below expectations (7th percentile)
28.4% Poor
MC Read 9.7
MC Write 8.2
MC Mixed 10
27% 9.3 GB/s
SC Read 10.4
SC Write 11.1
SC Mixed 8.2
28% 9.9 GB/s
Latency 111
36% 111 ns
Poor: 27%
This bench: 28.4%
Great: 53%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical OptiPlex 790 Builds (Compare 5,351 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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