Dell OptiPlex 990

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU, SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (45th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 55 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. Additionally this processor can handle very light workstation, and even some very light server workloads. Finally, with a gaming score of 70.8%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
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.
Run History
SystemDell OptiPlex 990
MotherboardDell OptiPlex 990  (all builds)
Memory9.8 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20180702
Uptime0.5 Days
Run DateMay 17 '19 at 13:55
Run Duration313 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU7%

 PC Performing as expected (45th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7-2600-$196
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.4 GHz, turbo 3.55 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (82nd percentile)
70.8% Very good
Memory 92.1
1-Core 98.2
2-Core 154
70% 115 Pts
4-Core 269
8-Core 466
44% 367 Pts
64-Core 466
29% 466 Pts
Poor: 54%
This bench: 70.8%
Great: 74%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 860 Pro 512GB-$150
211GB free (System drive)
Firmware: RVM01B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 40 42 43 39 43 44 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 79% Great: 133%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Hynix HMT351U6CFR8C-PB 4x4GB
4 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR3 1333 MHz
Performing below potential (8th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
47% Average
MC Read 15.8
MC Write 16.3
MC Mixed 14.9
45% 15.7 GB/s
SC Read 14.4
SC Write 16.7
SC Mixed 13
42% 14.7 GB/s
Latency 63.9
63% 63.9 ns
Poor: 46%
This bench: 47%
Great: 91%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical OptiPlex 990 Builds (Compare 3,962 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 6%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 60%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 6%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: Dell OptiPlex 990

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 67% - Good Total price: $224
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