Dell OptiPlex 390

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing GPU, SSD
Gaming
Gaming 0%
Incomplete
Desktop
Desktop 0%
Incomplete
Workstation
Workstation 0%
Incomplete
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing above expectations (63rd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 37 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 53.6%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Boot DriveThe boot partition is located on a mechanical or hybrid drive. Moving the system to an SSD will yield far faster boot times, better system responsiveness and faster application load times.
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.
High background CPU (24%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemDell OptiPlex 390
MotherboardDell OptiPlex 390  (all builds)
Memory4.6 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1280 x 1024 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20131014
Uptime0.1 Days
Run DateJun 12 '21 at 18:50
Run Duration112 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 24%

 PC Performing above expectations (63rd percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Pentium G840-$45
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2.8 GHz, turbo 2.8 GHz (avg)
Performing above expectations (65th percentile)
53.6% Above average
Memory 83
1-Core 64.6
2-Core 144
59% 97.1 Pts
4-Core 144
8-Core 138
19% 141 Pts
64-Core 141
9% 141 Pts
Poor: 37%
This bench: 53.6%
Great: 58%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Seagate Barracuda 1TB (2016)-$39
850GB free (System drive)
Firmware: CC43
SusWrite @10s intervals: 182 180 176 185 191 188 MB/s
Performing above expectations (69th percentile)
102% Outstanding
Read 173
Write 181
Mixed 76.1
SusWrite 184
112% 154 MB/s
4K Read 0.8
4K Write 1.6
4K Mixed 0.9
163% 1.1 MB/s
Poor: 60%
This bench: 102%
Great: 113%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Hynix HMT351U6CFR8C-H9 HMT351U6BFR8C-H9 8GB
1333, 1333 MHz
4096, 4096 MB
Performing as expected (54th percentile)
49.6% Average
MC Read 16.9
MC Write 18.4
MC Mixed 16.4
49% 17.2 GB/s
SC Read 13.8
SC Write 14
SC Mixed 14.8
41% 14.2 GB/s
Latency 75.2
53% 75.2 ns
Poor: 27%
This bench: 49.6%
Great: 54%

 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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