Dell OptiPlex 990

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 3%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 59%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 3%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (70th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 30 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 58.4%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics1.15% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive49.8% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
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.
Sub-optimal background CPU (17%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemDell OptiPlex 990
MotherboardDell OptiPlex 990  (all builds)
Memory1.5 GB free of 4 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1366 x 768 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20180702
Uptime0.1 Days
Run DateJul 16 '21 at 08:18
Run Duration151 Seconds
Run User IND-User
Background CPU 17%

 PC Performing above expectations (70th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i3-2100-$49
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 3.1 GHz
Performing way above expectations (86th percentile)
58.4% Above average
Memory 89.8
1-Core 77.5
2-Core 162
66% 110 Pts
4-Core 160
8-Core 163
22% 161 Pts
64-Core 155
10% 155 Pts
Poor: 35%
This bench: 58.4%
Great: 61%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD 2000 (Desktop 1.1 GHz)
Dell(1028 047E) 1.8GB
Driver: igdumd64.dll Ver. 9.17.10.3517
Performing as expected (50th percentile)
1.15% Terrible
Lighting 1
Reflection 1.5
Parallax 1.1
1% 1.2 fps
MRender 1.7
Gravity 2.4
Splatting 2.4
2% 2.17 fps
Poor: 1%
This bench: 1.15%
Great: 1%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
OSC 128GB 128GB
79GB free (System drive)
Firmware: T091
SusWrite @10s intervals: 79 64 29 42 42 37 MB/s
Performing below potential (29th percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
49.8% Average
Read 251
Write 201
Mixed 216
SusWrite 48.8
40% 179 MB/s
4K Read 26.8
4K Write 48.7
4K Mixed 24.6
98% 33.4 MB/s
DQ Read 120
DQ Write 191
DQ Mixed 44.6
65% 119 MB/s
Poor: 38%
This bench: 49.8%
Great: 78%
WD Blue 250GB (2007)-$20
224GB free
Firmware: 02.0
SusWrite @10s intervals: 81 87 88 88 88 89 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (89th percentile)
50.1% Above average
Read 87.5
Write 89.6
Mixed 58.4
SusWrite 86.8
59% 80.6 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 1.9
4K Mixed 0.9
164% 1.17 MB/s
Poor: 21%
This bench: 50.1%
Great: 55%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Samsung M378B5773DH0-CH9 2x2GB
2 of 4 slots used
4GB DIMM DDR3 1333 MHz
Performing way above expectations (95th percentile)
50.3% Above average
MC Read 17.5
MC Write 18.2
MC Mixed 15.7
49% 17.1 GB/s
SC Read 14.9
SC Write 15.5
SC Mixed 15
43% 15.1 GB/s
Latency 67.5
59% 67.5 ns
Poor: 28%
This bench: 50.3%
Great: 50%

 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: 68% - Good Total price: $221
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