Dell OptiPlex 990

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (81st percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 19 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 75.1%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Graphics1.04% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Memory8GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's sufficient for the vast majority of games. 8GB is also enough for moderate file and system caches which result in a very responsive system.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 7 is still a viable option, it's now 14 years and 11 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.
Run History
6 years ago, 6 years ago.
SystemDell OptiPlex 990
MotherboardDell OptiPlex 990  (all builds)
Memory5.3 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1600 x 900 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20120402
Uptime0 Days
Run DateFeb 17 '18 at 04:32
Run Duration123 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU4%

 PC Performing above expectations (81st percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-2500
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.3 GHz
Performing way above expectations (99th percentile)
75.1% Very good
Memory 92.2
1-Core 96.3
2-Core 187
74% 125 Pts
4-Core 333
8-Core 356
46% 345 Pts
64-Core 361
22% 361 Pts
Poor: 47%
This bench: 75.1%
Great: 72%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD 2000 (Desktop 1.1 GHz)
Dell(1028 047E) 2GB
Driver: igdumd64.dll Ver. 9.17.10.2867
Performing as expected (50th percentile)
1.04% Terrible
Lighting 1.1
Reflection 1.46
Parallax 1
1% 1.19 fps
MRender 1.9
Gravity 0.8
Splatting 2
1% 1.57 fps
Poor: 1%
This bench: 1.04%
Great: 1%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 500GB-$20
398GB free (System drive)
Firmware: KC47 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 27% Great: 88%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Samsung M378B5673FH0-CH9 M378B5673EH1-CH9 M378B5673FH0-CH9 M378B5673EH1-CH9 8GB
1333, 1333, 1333, 1333 MHz
2048, 2048, 2048, 2048 MB
Performing way above expectations (93rd percentile)
51.7% Above average
MC Read 17.5
MC Write 18.6
MC Mixed 16.3
50% 17.5 GB/s
SC Read 14.4
SC Write 17.7
SC Mixed 16
46% 16 GB/s
Latency 63.8
63% 63.8 ns
Poor: 29%
This bench: 51.7%
Great: 52%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical OptiPlex 990 Builds (Compare 4,000 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: 76% - Very good Total price: $106
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