Dell OptiPlex 980

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 (66th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 34 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 71.7%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Graphics60.5% is a good 3D score. This GPU can handle the majority of recent games at high resolutions and ultra detail levels.
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 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.
SystemDell OptiPlex 980
MotherboardDell OptiPlex 980  (all builds)
Memory11.3 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 7
BIOS Date20140528
Uptime0 Days
Run DateNov 25 '18 at 14:43
Run Duration217 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU2%
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 PC Performing above expectations (66th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i7 870-$100
CPU, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2.95 GHz
Performing way above expectations (92nd percentile)
71.7% Very good
Memory 93.8
1-Core 78.4
2-Core 158
67% 110 Pts
4-Core 274
8-Core 366
40% 320 Pts
64-Core 360
22% 360 Pts
Poor: 53%
This bench: 71.7%
Great: 74%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 1060-6GB-$117
CLim: 1949 MHz, MLim: 2002 MHz, Ram: 6GB, Driver: 416.34
Performing way above expectations (98th percentile)
60.5% Good
Lighting 74.7
Reflection 79.1
Parallax 68.3
61% 74 fps
MRender 71.7
Gravity 70.9
Splatting 75.4
60% 72.7 fps
Poor: 51%
This bench: 60.5%
Great: 60%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
H/W RAID1 512GB
278GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 92301020
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
Read 193
Write 132
Mixed 178
37% 168 MB/s
4K Read 18.7
4K Write 52.2
4K Mixed 32.6
98% 34.5 MB/s
DQ Read 23.8
DQ Write 86.8
DQ Mixed 37.7
34% 49.4 MB/s
Poor: 58% Great: 121%
H/W RAID1 500GB
213GB free
Firmware: 92301020
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
Read 199
Write 151
Mixed 186
40% 179 MB/s
4K Read 19
4K Write 53.3
4K Mixed 32.8
99% 35 MB/s
DQ Read 32.4
DQ Write 83.2
DQ Mixed 32.7
32% 49.4 MB/s
Poor: 77% Great: 87%
H/W RAID1 525GB
83GB free
Firmware: 92301020
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
Read 2,665
Write 43.5
Mixed 84.5
668% 931 MB/s
4K Read 479
4K Write 2.7
4K Mixed 5
20,581% 162 MB/s
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Crucial BLT4G3D1608DT2TXOB 4x4GB
4 of 4 slots used
16GB DIMM DDR3 1333 MHz
Performing below potential (7th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
40.7% Average
MC Read 14.6
MC Write 13.4
MC Mixed 13.1
39% 13.7 GB/s
SC Read 9.9
SC Write 9.5
SC Mixed 11.3
29% 10.2 GB/s
Latency 60.2
66% 60.2 ns
Poor: 41%
This bench: 40.7%
Great: 73%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical OptiPlex 980 Builds (Compare 829 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 5%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 59%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 5%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: Dell OptiPlex 980

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 73% - Very good Total price: $128
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