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 way below expectations (4th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 96 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 an average single core score, this CPU can handle browsing the web, email, video playback and the majority of general computing tasks including light gaming when coupled with an appropriate GPU. Finally, with a gaming score of 46.2%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is below average.
Memory4GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and although it's sufficient for most games, some will benefit from up to 8GB of RAM. 4GB is also enough for modest file and system caches which allow for a responsive system.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Very high background CPU (35%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemDell OptiPlex 390
MotherboardDell OptiPlex 390  (all builds)
Memory0.8 GB free of 4 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1440 x 900 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20120527
Uptime12 Days
Run DateSep 27 '23 at 05:11
Run Duration183 Seconds
Run User IND-User
Background CPU 35%

 PC Performing way below expectations (4th 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 below expectations (7th percentile)
46.2% Average
Memory 66.6
1-Core 65.6
2-Core 122
51% 84.6 Pts
4-Core 151
8-Core 154
20% 153 Pts
64-Core 159
10% 159 Pts
Poor: 45%
This bench: 46.2%
Great: 65%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 128GB 128GB
74GB free (System drive)
Firmware: HCS1A25C
Relative performance n/a - insufficient samples - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
Read 134
Write 166
Mixed 115
31% 138 MB/s
4K Read 6.6
4K Write 28.3
4K Mixed 7
34% 14 MB/s
DQ Read 31.6
DQ Write 73.8
DQ Mixed 14.7
22% 40 MB/s
Generic Flash Disk 8GB
3GB free, PID 6387
Operating at USB 2.0 Speed
Relative performance n/a - sequential test incomplete
Read 20.2
Write 6
Mixed 12
14% 12.7 MB/s
4K Read 3
4K Write 0
4K Mixed 0
11% 1 MB/s
Poor: 2% Great: 7%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Transcend TS512MLK64V3H 1x4GB
1 of 2 slots used
4GB DIMM DDR3 1333 MHz
Performing way below expectations (1st percentile)
14.6% Very poor
MC Read 5.2
MC Write 4.4
MC Mixed 4.4
13% 4.67 GB/s
SC Read 3.7
SC Write 3.7
SC Mixed 3
10% 3.47 GB/s
Latency 122
33% 122 ns
Poor: 20%
This bench: 14.6%
Great: 29%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

 SkillBench Score 0: 0P 0R 0G 0B (High Scores)

Measures user input accuracy relative to the given hardware

Score Hit Rate Shots EFps 0.1% Low Refresh Rate Screen Resolution Monitor
0% 0% 0 27 15 60 0" 1280 720
Typical OptiPlex 390 Builds (Compare 2,506 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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