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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 above expectations (61st percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 39 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
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 71.3%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Boot Drive228% 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.
Memory16GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's more than sufficient for nearly all games. 16GB also allows for very large file and system caches, software development and batch photo editing/processing.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Very high background CPU (74%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
2 years ago, 2 years ago.
SystemDell OptiPlex 7040
MotherboardDell OptiPlex 7040  (all builds)
Memory10.5 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.4 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20160126
Uptime0 Days
Run DateMay 22 '22 at 02:46
Run Duration258 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 74%

 PC Performing above expectations (61st percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-6500-$90
Socket 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 3.3 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (90th percentile)
71.3% Very good
Memory 71.9
1-Core 100
2-Core 184
68% 119 Pts
4-Core 410
8-Core 396
54% 403 Pts
64-Core 408
25% 408 Pts
Poor: 43%
This bench: 71.3%
Great: 73%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Pcie SSD 512GB
200GB free (System drive)
Firmware: ECFM15.1 Max speed: PCIe 16,000 MB/s
SusWrite @10s intervals: 1613 1673 1698 409 352 344 MB/s
Performing above expectations (79th percentile)
228% Outstanding
Read 1,406
Write 1,827
Mixed 1,458
SusWrite 1,015
322% 1,426 MB/s
4K Read 40.4
4K Write 148
4K Mixed 68
226% 85.3 MB/s
DQ Read 823
DQ Write 921
DQ Mixed 989
712% 911 MB/s
Poor: 105%
This bench: 228%
Great: 267%
WD Blue 500GB (2008)-$46
465GB free
Firmware: 05.01D06
SusWrite @10s intervals: 115 116 115 118 119 117 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (94th percentile)
67.9% Good
Read 120
Write 108
Mixed 73.5
SusWrite 117
77% 105 MB/s
4K Read 0.8
4K Write 1.2
4K Mixed 0.8
144% 0.93 MB/s
Poor: 28%
This bench: 67.9%
Great: 69%
Seagate ST3250312AS 250GB-$59
110GB free
Firmware: JC47
SusWrite @10s intervals: 117 120 120 120 121 119 MB/s
Performing above expectations (62nd percentile)
56% Above average
Read 75.8
Write 73.3
Mixed 49
SusWrite 119
58% 79.4 MB/s
4K Read 0.6
4K Write 1.4
4K Mixed 0.9
151% 0.97 MB/s
Poor: 15%
This bench: 56%
Great: 69%
WD Blue 500GB (2008)-$46
0GB free
Firmware: 05.01D05
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 134
Write 127
Mixed 75.8
83% 113 MB/s
4K Read 0.9
4K Write 1.4
4K Mixed 0.8
152% 1.03 MB/s
Poor: 28% Great: 69%
WD Blue 500GB (2008)-$46
1GB free
Firmware: 05.01D05
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 123
Write 116
Mixed 67.5
76% 102 MB/s
4K Read 0.8
4K Write 1.3
4K Mixed 0.8
146% 0.97 MB/s
Poor: 28% Great: 69%
SSD SSD 2TB
2TB free, PID 1234
Operating at USB 2.0 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 3.8 14 12 13 6.9 12 MB/s
Performing below expectations (29th percentile)
5.88% Terrible
Read 21.5
Write 7
Mixed 4.3
SusWrite 10.2
12% 10.8 MB/s
4K Read 2.3
4K Write 0
4K Mixed 0.6
29% 0.97 MB/s
Poor: 3%
This bench: 5.88%
Great: 12%
USB DISK 3.0 248GB
2GB free, PID 6300
Operating at USB 3.2 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 9 7.4 8.3 8.2 7.4 8.4 MB/s
Performing as expected (48th percentile)
14.6% Very poor
Read 81.5
Write 13
Mixed 37.7
SusWrite 8.1
37% 35.1 MB/s
4K Read 4.5
4K Write 0
4K Mixed 0
17% 1.5 MB/s
Poor: 6%
This bench: 14.6%
Great: 30%
USB DISK 3.2 248GB
6GB free, PID 6300
Operating at USB 3.2 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 20 14 13 12 14 18 MB/s
Performing below expectations (31st percentile)
17.6% Very poor
Read 89.7
Write 47.3
Mixed 4.5
SusWrite 15.3
42% 39.2 MB/s
4K Read 5.2
4K Write 0
4K Mixed 0.7
43% 1.97 MB/s
Poor: 12%
This bench: 17.6%
Great: 39%
USB DISK 3.0 248GB
184GB free, PID 6300
Operating at USB 3.2 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 35 29 29 23 20 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (90th percentile)
24.7% Poor
Read 102
Write 73.5
Mixed 16.3
SusWrite 28.9
65% 55.2 MB/s
4K Read 7.6
4K Write 0.6
4K Mixed 1
83% 3.07 MB/s
Poor: 6%
This bench: 24.7%
Great: 30%
Generic External 500GB
14GB free, PID 0840
Operating at USB 2.0 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 36 39 40 40 41 40 MB/s
Performing above expectations (80th percentile)
18.4% Very poor
Read 35
Write 20.2
Mixed 28.3
SusWrite 39.4
41% 30.7 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 1.5
4K Mixed 0.6
74% 0.93 MB/s
Poor: 5%
This bench: 18.4%
Great: 21%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown NMUD480E86-3200 2x8GB
2 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR4 2400 MHz clocked @ 2133 MHz
Performing below potential (7th percentile) - Ensure that the top XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
66.8% Good
MC Read 27
MC Write 28.1
MC Mixed 21.7
73% 25.6 GB/s
SC Read 9.8
SC Write 16.9
SC Mixed 11.6
36% 12.8 GB/s
Latency 97
41% 97 ns
Poor: 67%
This bench: 66.8%
Great: 104%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical OptiPlex 7040 Builds (Compare 5,519 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 11%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 68%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 10%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: Dell OptiPlex 7040

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 89% - Excellent Total price: $130
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