Dell OptiPlex 390

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 4%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 58%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 4%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (42nd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 58 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 63.6%, 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)
Boot Drive16.3% is an extremely low SSD score, this system will benefit from a faster SSD.
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.
Very high background CPU (31%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemDell OptiPlex 390
MotherboardDell OptiPlex 390  (all builds)
Memory3.4 GB free of 6 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1440 x 900 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20110613
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJul 02 '20 at 23:29
Run Duration142 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 31%

 PC Performing as expected (42nd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i3-2130-$50
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.4 GHz, turbo 3.4 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (91st percentile)
63.6% Good
Memory 92.9
1-Core 72
2-Core 123
61% 95.9 Pts
4-Core 197
8-Core 225
28% 211 Pts
64-Core 224
14% 224 Pts
Poor: 45%
This bench: 63.6%
Great: 65%
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 0.97
1% 1.18 fps
MRender 1.71
Gravity 0.8
Splatting 2
1% 1.5 fps
Poor: 1%
This bench: 1.03%
Great: 1%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
PNY CS900 120GB-$25
90GB free (System drive)
Firmware: CS900613
SusWrite @10s intervals: 52 54 52 53 53 56 MB/s
Performing below potential (0th percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
16.3% Very poor
Read 97.4
Write 59.3
Mixed 61.4
SusWrite 53.1
15% 67.8 MB/s
4K Read 12.8
4K Write 12.8
4K Mixed 1.8
28% 9.13 MB/s
DQ Read 20.9
DQ Write 38.8
DQ Mixed 24.7
20% 28.1 MB/s
Poor: 42%
This bench: 16.3%
Great: 87%
Kingston DataTraveler 100 G3 USB 3.0 8GB-$7
4GB free, PID 1666
Operating at USB 2.1 Speed
SusWrite @10s intervals: 6.4 7.2 7.3 6.4 7.2 7.4 MB/s
Performing below expectations (27th percentile)
7.23% Terrible
Read 18.5
Write 4.3
Mixed 4.5
SusWrite 7
9% 8.57 MB/s
4K Read 5
4K Write 0.6
4K Mixed 0.2
46% 1.93 MB/s
Poor: 5%
This bench: 7.23%
Great: 22%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Hynix HMT325U6CFR8C-PB 029E CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9 6GB
1333, 1333 MHz
2048, 4096 MB
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples
42.8% Average
MC Read 14.4
MC Write 14.7
MC Mixed 13.6
41% 14.2 GB/s
SC Read 11
SC Write 13.2
SC Mixed 13.2
36% 12.5 GB/s
Latency 62.4
64% 62.4 ns

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical OptiPlex 390 Builds (Compare 2,499 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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