Dell OptiPlex 390

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing below expectations (33rd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 67 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. Use the charts in the benchmark sections of this report to identify problem areas.
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 52.5%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Boot Drive40.1% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
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 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.
Run History
SystemDell OptiPlex 390
MotherboardDell OptiPlex 390  (all builds)
Memory5.4 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20110929
Uptime0 Days
Run DateMar 28 '21 at 07:47
Run Duration128 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 14%

 PC Performing below expectations (33rd 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, turbo 3.4 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (10th percentile)
52.5% Above average
Memory 82.2
1-Core 83.7
2-Core 95.9
57% 87.3 Pts
4-Core 127
8-Core 219
21% 173 Pts
64-Core 258
16% 258 Pts
Poor: 47%
This bench: 52.5%
Great: 72%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Apple SM128E 121GB
75GB free (System drive)
Firmware: CXM07A1Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 145 158 167 161 164 163 MB/s
Performing below potential (1st percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
40.1% Average
Read 198
Write 154
Mixed 128
SusWrite 160
36% 160 MB/s
4K Read 14.6
4K Write 39.5
4K Mixed 18.8
67% 24.3 MB/s
DQ Read 22.5
DQ Write 48.1
DQ Mixed 23.8
21% 31.5 MB/s
Poor: 46%
This bench: 40.1%
Great: 83%
Hitachi HTS725050A9A364 500GB
433GB free
Firmware: PC4OC70E
SusWrite @10s intervals: 102 104 105 104 105 104 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (97th percentile)
58.7% Above average
Read 100
Write 106
Mixed 55.8
SusWrite 104
67% 91.6 MB/s
4K Read 0.6
4K Write 1.3
4K Mixed 0.8
138% 0.9 MB/s
Poor: 22%
This bench: 58.7%
Great: 58%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Corsair XMS3 DDR3 1600 C9 2x4GB
2 of 2 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 1333 MHz
Performing below expectations (22nd percentile)
44.1% Average
MC Read 13.3
MC Write 16.6
MC Mixed 15.5
43% 15.1 GB/s
SC Read 11.6
SC Write 13.8
SC Mixed 13.2
37% 12.9 GB/s
Latency 76.6
52% 76.6 ns
Poor: 28%
This bench: 44.1%
Great: 63%

 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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