Dell OptiPlex 390

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 (76th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 24 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 62.9%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average.
Graphics1.03% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Memory6GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's sufficient for the vast majority of games. 6GB is also enough for moderate file and system caches which result in a very responsive system.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Sub-optimal background CPU (14%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemDell OptiPlex 390
MotherboardDell OptiPlex 390  (all builds)
Memory3.7 GB free of 6 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20110929
Uptime0 Days
Run DateNov 19 '19 at 10:54
Run Duration141 Seconds
Run User PAK-User
Background CPU 14%

 PC Performing above expectations (76th 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, 4 threads
Base clock 3.1 GHz, turbo 3.1 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (99th percentile)
62.9% Good
Memory 91
1-Core 74.6
2-Core 147
64% 104 Pts
4-Core 207
8-Core 195
27% 201 Pts
64-Core 208
13% 208 Pts
Poor: 35%
This bench: 62.9%
Great: 61%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Intel HD 2000 (Desktop 1.1 GHz)
Dell(1028 04F5) 2GB
Driver: igdumd64.dll Ver. 9.17.10.4459
Performing as expected (50th percentile)
1.03% Terrible
Lighting 1.1
Reflection 1.46
Parallax 0.94
1% 1.17 fps
MRender 1.81
Gravity 0.77
Splatting 2
1% 1.53 fps
Poor: 1%
This bench: 1.03%
Great: 1%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Seagate ST3250312AS 250GB-$32
201GB free (System drive)
Firmware: JC47
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 44.5
Write 53.2
Mixed 28.5
31% 42.1 MB/s
4K Read 0.3
4K Write 0.9
4K Mixed 0.5
85% 0.57 MB/s
Poor: 15% Great: 69%
WD My Passport 500GB
375GB free, PID 0748
Operating at USB 2.1 Speed
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 3,899
Write 11
Mixed 25
874% 1,312 MB/s
4K Read 560
4K Write 0.8
4K Mixed 1.3
2,149% 188 MB/s
Poor: 12% Great: 37%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Samsung M378B5673FH0-CH9 Hynix HMT351U6CFR8C-H9 6GB
1333, 1333 MHz
2048, 4096 MB
Performing above expectations (78th percentile)
49.3% Average
MC Read 17.4
MC Write 17.7
MC Mixed 15.6
48% 16.9 GB/s
SC Read 12.9
SC Write 14.3
SC Mixed 14.5
40% 13.9 GB/s
Latency 65.8
61% 65.8 ns
Poor: 13%
This bench: 49.3%
Great: 52%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical OptiPlex 390 Builds (Compare 2,501 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 7%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 57%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 7%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: Dell OptiPlex 390

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 58% - Above average Total price: $278
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