Dell OptiPlex 5040

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 3%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 56%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 2%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (24th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 76 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. Use the charts in the benchmark sections of this report to identify problem areas.
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 56.6%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics3.27% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive73.9% is a good SSD score. This drive enables fast boots, responsive applications and ensures minimum system IO wait 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.
Very high background CPU (49%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemDell OptiPlex 5040
MotherboardDell OptiPlex 5040  (all builds)
Memory1.2 GB free of 4 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colores
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20160115
Uptime0 Days
Run DateMay 02 '23 at 05:09
Run Duration116 Seconds
Run User ECU-User
Background CPU 49%

 PC Performing below expectations (24th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-6500-$67
Socket 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 3.3 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (17th percentile)
56.6% Above average
Memory 60.7
1-Core 100
2-Core 197
65% 119 Pts
4-Core 297
8-Core 333
41% 315 Pts
64-Core 330
20% 330 Pts
Poor: 43%
This bench: 56.6%
Great: 73%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD 530 (Desktop Skylake)
Dell(1028 06BA) 1GB
Driver: igdumdim64.dll Ver. 27.20.100.9664
Performing way below expectations (13th percentile)
3.27% Terrible
Lighting 5.1
Reflection 3.2
Parallax 5.7
4% 4.67 fps
MRender 1
Gravity 5.1
Splatting 0.2
2% 2.1 fps
Poor: 3%
This bench: 3.27%
Great: 6%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
HP S700 1TB
904GB free (System drive)
Firmware: R0522A1
SusWrite @10s intervals: 321 309 360 350 267 275 MB/s
Performing as expected (57th percentile)
73.9% Very good
Read 427
Write 363
Mixed 336
SusWrite 314
81% 360 MB/s
4K Read 20.3
4K Write 64.5
4K Mixed 22.2
93% 35.7 MB/s
DQ Read 132
DQ Write 292
DQ Mixed 39.5
79% 155 MB/s
Poor: 34%
This bench: 73.9%
Great: 99%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 8KTF51264AZ-1G6P1 1x4GB
1 of 4 slots used
4GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1600 MHz
Performing way below expectations (9th percentile)
22.2% Poor
MC Read 8.5
MC Write 7
MC Mixed 7.2
22% 7.57 GB/s
SC Read 6.5
SC Write 5.5
SC Mixed 5.5
17% 5.83 GB/s
Latency 126
32% 126 ns
Poor: 22%
This bench: 22.2%
Great: 33%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical OptiPlex 5040 Builds (Compare 1,802 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 9%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 65%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 8%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: Dell OptiPlex 5040

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 94% - Outstanding Total price: $67
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