Dell PowerEdge 2900

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU, SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing way above expectations (98th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 2 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 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 51.6%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
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.
SystemDell PowerEdge 2900
MotherboardDell PowerEdge 2900  (all builds)
Memory6.7 GB free of 8 GB @ 0.7 GHz
Display1024 x 768 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20080429
Uptime0 Days
Run DateOct 17 '17 at 19:55
Run Duration100 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU1%

 PC Performing way above expectations (98th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
1st CPU: Intel Xeon X5460
CPU1, 2 CPU, 8 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.15 GHz, turbo 3.15 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (98th percentile)
51.6% Above average
Memory 69.8
1-Core 45.6
2-Core 90.8
44% 68.7 Pts
4-Core 181
8-Core 362
32% 272 Pts
64-Core 365
23% 365 Pts
Poor: 42%
This bench: 51.6%
Great: 51%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Dell PERC 6/i 898GB
609GB free
Firmware: 1.22
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 49% Great: 127%
Dell PERC 6/i 73GB
50GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 1.22
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 58% Great: 84%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown HYMP125F72CP8D3-Y5 4x2GB
4 of 12 slots used
8GB FB-DIMM DDR2 FB-DIMM 667 MHz
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
17.8% Very poor
MC Read 6.3
MC Write 5
MC Mixed 6
16% 5.77 GB/s
SC Read 4
SC Write 3.4
SC Mixed 4.4
11% 3.93 GB/s
Latency 102
39% 102 ns
Poor: 18%
This bench: 17.8%
Great: 18%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical PowerEdge 2900 Builds (Compare 2 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 23%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 50%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 18%
Surfboard

Motherboard: Dell PowerEdge 2900

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 94% - Outstanding Total price: $130
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