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 (65th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 35 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 70.4%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is good.
Graphics1.81% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
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 (19%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
Run History
SystemDell OptiPlex 390
MotherboardDell OptiPlex 390  (all builds)
Memory4.9 GB free of 8 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1280 x 1024 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20120724
Uptime0.1 Days
Run DateJun 18 '18 at 14:33
Run Duration95 Seconds
Run User GBR-User
Background CPU 19%

 PC Performing above expectations (65th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-2400-$250
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.1 GHz, turbo 3.2 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (97th percentile)
70.4% Very good
Memory 84.8
1-Core 85.7
2-Core 168
67% 113 Pts
4-Core 326
8-Core 322
43% 324 Pts
64-Core 327
20% 327 Pts
Poor: 42%
This bench: 70.4%
Great: 70%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD Radeon HD 6450
Dell(1028 2120) 1GB
Driver: aticfx64.dll Ver. 15.201.1151.1008
Performing as expected (52nd percentile)
1.81% Terrible
Lighting 2.37
Reflection 2.42
Parallax 2
2% 2.26 fps
MRender 1.9
Gravity 1.6
Splatting 2.17
2% 1.89 fps
Poor: 2%
This bench: 1.81%
Great: 2%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Evo 250GB-$100
63GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EMT02B6Q
Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected
Poor: 72% Great: 124%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Corsair ValueSelect DDR3 1600 C11 2x4GB
2 of 2 slots used
8GB DIMM DDR3 1333 MHz
Performing as expected (46th percentile)
50.1% Above average
MC Read 17.2
MC Write 18.9
MC Mixed 15.9
50% 17.3 GB/s
SC Read 13.8
SC Write 15.2
SC Mixed 14.5
41% 14.5 GB/s
Latency 72.1
56% 72.1 ns
Poor: 27%
This bench: 50.1%
Great: 60%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical OptiPlex 390 Builds (Compare 2,504 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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