Dell OptiPlex 790

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU, SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (83rd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 17 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 72.7%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Boot DriveThe boot partition is located on a mechanical or hybrid drive. Moving the system to an SSD will yield far faster boot times, better system responsiveness and faster application load times.
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 9 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.
SystemDell OptiPlex 790
MotherboardDell OptiPlex 790  (all builds)
Memory1.7 GB free of 4 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1366 x 768 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20180703
Uptime4.8 Days
Run DateDec 21 '18 at 00:54
Run Duration196 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU2%

 PC Performing above expectations (83rd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-2400-$250
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.1 GHz
Performing way above expectations (100th percentile)
72.7% Very good
Memory 92.2
1-Core 87.3
2-Core 174
70% 118 Pts
4-Core 304
8-Core 337
42% 321 Pts
64-Core 332
21% 332 Pts
Poor: 42%
This bench: 72.7%
Great: 70%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Hitachi HDT725040VLA360 400GB
340GB free (System drive)
Firmware: V5COA7BA
SusWrite @10s intervals: 61 60 62 58 63 63 MB/s
Performing above expectations (75th percentile)
34.7% Below average
Read 59.5
Write 62.3
Mixed 38
SusWrite 61.1
41% 55.2 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 1.8
4K Mixed 0.8
151% 1.1 MB/s
Poor: 20%
This bench: 34.7%
Great: 37%
WD Red 4TB (2013)-$110
1.5TB free
Firmware: 82.00A82
SusWrite @10s intervals: 136 140 139 138 140 140 MB/s
Performing as expected (59th percentile)
79.9% Very good
Read 139
Write 132
Mixed 85.8
SusWrite 139
91% 124 MB/s
4K Read 0.9
4K Write 2.7
4K Mixed 1
199% 1.53 MB/s
Poor: 46%
This bench: 79.9%
Great: 100%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Hynix HMT325U6CFR8C-H9 2x2GB
2 of 4 slots used
4GB DIMM DDR3 1333 MHz
Performing way above expectations (99th percentile)
50.6% Above average
MC Read 17.8
MC Write 18
MC Mixed 15.7
49% 17.2 GB/s
SC Read 14.3
SC Write 15.9
SC Mixed 15.4
43% 15.2 GB/s
Latency 63.8
63% 63.8 ns
Poor: 27%
This bench: 50.6%
Great: 50%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical OptiPlex 790 Builds (Compare 5,338 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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