Dell OptiPlex 7040

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 10%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 65%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 9%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (46th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 54 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 63%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics4.03% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive256% 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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (19%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemDell OptiPlex 7040
MotherboardDell OptiPlex 7040  (all builds)
Memory11.4 GB free of 16 GB @ 2.4 GHz
Display3840 x 2160 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20181010
Uptime0 Days
Run DateFeb 18 '21 at 07:13
Run Duration132 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 19%

 PC Performing as expected (46th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-6500T
Socket 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.5 GHz, turbo 2.8 GHz (avg)
Performing as expected (54th percentile)
63% Good
Memory 68.5
1-Core 93.6
2-Core 182
65% 115 Pts
4-Core 333
8-Core 328
44% 331 Pts
64-Core 337
21% 337 Pts
Poor: 38%
This bench: 63%
Great: 71%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD 530 (Desktop Skylake)
Dell(1028 06B9) 1GB
Driver: igdumdim64.dll Ver. 27.20.100.8681
Performing as expected (42nd percentile)
4.03% Terrible
Lighting 5.1
Reflection 7.3
Parallax 7.1
4% 6.5 fps
MRender 6.8
Gravity 8.7
Splatting 0.2
4% 5.23 fps
Poor: 3%
This bench: 4.03%
Great: 6%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Kingston SA2000M81000G 1TB
792GB free (System drive)
Firmware: S5Z42105
SusWrite @10s intervals: 1299 1239 1472 1346 1475 1131 MB/s
Performing above expectations (68th percentile)
256% Outstanding
Read 1,640
Write 1,480
Mixed 1,243
SusWrite 1,327
320% 1,422 MB/s
4K Read 49.9
4K Write 106
4K Mixed 70.8
222% 75.4 MB/s
DQ Read 1024
DQ Write 781
DQ Mixed 427
448% 744 MB/s
Poor: 140%
This bench: 256%
Great: 311%
Samsung 850 Evo 1TB-$122
875GB free
Firmware: EMT02B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 426 398 445 422 444 451 MB/s
Performing as expected (59th percentile)
115% Outstanding
Read 437
Write 375
Mixed 371
SusWrite 431
91% 404 MB/s
4K Read 40.1
4K Write 85.9
4K Mixed 54.2
176% 60.1 MB/s
DQ Read 377
DQ Write 332
DQ Mixed 353
265% 354 MB/s
Poor: 80%
This bench: 115%
Great: 133%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
V02D4SF8GB5285282400 2x8GB
2 of 2 slots used
16GB SODIMM DDR4 2400 MHz clocked @ 2133 MHz
Performing below potential (7th percentile) - Ensure that the top XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
59.2% Above average
MC Read 22.7
MC Write 19.8
MC Mixed 21.3
61% 21.3 GB/s
SC Read 13.4
SC Write 27.7
SC Mixed 12
51% 17.7 GB/s
Latency 105
38% 105 ns
Poor: 59%
This bench: 59.2%
Great: 83%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical OptiPlex 7040 Builds (Compare 5,192 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: 82% - Excellent Total price: $180
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