Dell OptiPlex 980

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 (75th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 25 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 73.1%, 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 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
SystemDell OptiPlex 980
MotherboardDell OptiPlex 980  (all builds)
Memory2.8 GB free of 4 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20180227
Uptime0.8 Days
Run DateMay 10 '19 at 04:29
Run Duration106 Seconds
Run User PAK-User
Background CPU5%

 PC Performing above expectations (75th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7 870-$100
CPU, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2.95 GHz, turbo 3.05 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (95th percentile)
73.1% Very good
Memory 95.2
1-Core 87
2-Core 170
71% 117 Pts
4-Core 285
8-Core 360
41% 323 Pts
64-Core 362
22% 362 Pts
Poor: 53%
This bench: 73.1%
Great: 74%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD FirePro V3900
HP(103C 0122) 1GB
Driver: aticfx64.dll Ver. 15.201.2401.1010
Relative performance n/a - atypical extreme
Poor: 5% Great: 5%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
WD WD7500AACS-00D6B0 750GB
228GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 01.01A01
SusWrite @10s intervals: 47 51 56 55 58 60 MB/s
Performing below expectations (34th percentile)
32.4% Below average
Read 57.7
Write 57.7
Mixed 46
SusWrite 54.6
40% 54 MB/s
4K Read 0.6
4K Write 2.3
4K Mixed 0.7
145% 1.2 MB/s
Poor: 25%
This bench: 32.4%
Great: 46%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown M378B5673FH0-CH9 2x2GB
2 of 4 slots used
4GB DIMM DDR3 1333 MHz
Performing way above expectations (96th percentile)
43% Average
MC Read 16.7
MC Write 13.1
MC Mixed 12.3
40% 14 GB/s
SC Read 12.6
SC Write 12.7
SC Mixed 12.8
36% 12.7 GB/s
Latency 56.6
71% 56.6 ns
Poor: 15%
This bench: 43%
Great: 43%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical OptiPlex 980 Builds (Compare 829 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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