Odd that you have never optimized processes for CPU's as I too have a little over 30 years in IT including roll outs for such as Home Hardware, on call etc etc etc.
Google found plenty of hits BTW
Specs look fine.
But lets be fair here we both have different hardware and as IT people we both know full well that even two similar systems can perform completely different in the field.
We also both know from being in IT that some programs are set up well OOB for multi core and others are not and may need assistance.
EDIT bloatware "CORTANA" for one is not needed on a lean system. There are hundreds of topics about streamlining win 10 for better response times that I am sure you are aware of.
EDIT 2 No doubt you have seen the black viper stuff but JIC you missed it.