Dell Precision WorkStation 390

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 3%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 40%
Jet ski
Workstation
Workstation 3%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (54th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 46 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
ProcessorWith a below average single core score, this CPU can handle email, web browsing and audio/video playback but it will struggle to handle modern 3D games or workstation tasks such as video editing. Finally, with a gaming score of 42.2%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is below average.
Graphics0.41% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive47.4% is a reasonable SSD score. This drive enables fast boots and responsive applications.
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 8.1 is a recent version of Windows, it's worth upgrading to Windows 10 which has had several improvements made to the user interface including a better homescreen.
Run History
6 years ago, 6 years ago.
SystemDell Precision WorkStation 390  (all builds)
MotherboardDell 0DN075
Memory3.1 GB free of 6 GB @ 0.5 GHz
Display1680 x 1050 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 8.1
BIOS Date20061024
Uptime12.3 Days
Run DateJun 01 '17 at 09:52
Run Duration167 Seconds
Run User AUS-User
Background CPU8%

 PC Performing as expected (54th percentile)

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

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core2 6600-$90
Microprocessor, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 2.4 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (92nd percentile)
42.2% Average
Memory 75.7
1-Core 27.5
2-Core 53.8
38% 52.3 Pts
4-Core 54.5
8-Core 54.2
7% 54.3 Pts
64-Core 54.2
3% 54.2 Pts
Poor: 25%
This bench: 42.2%
Great: 43%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia Quadro FX 3450/4000 SDI
Nvidia(10DE 029B) 256MB
Ram: 256MB, Driver: 307.68
Performing as expected (50th percentile)
0.41% Terrible
Lighting 0.77
Reflection 0.85
Parallax 0.25
1% 0.62 fps
Poor: 0%
This bench: 0.41%
Great: 1%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Plextor M5S 128GB-$75
55GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 1.04 Max speed: SATA 3.0 600 MB/s
Performing below potential (2nd percentile) - Ensure that this drive is connected to a SATA 3.0 port with a SATA 3.0 cable
47.4% Average
Read 261
Write 210
Mixed 234
52% 235 MB/s
4K Read 22.2
4K Write 35.7
4K Mixed 13.7
70% 23.9 MB/s
DQ Read 24.1
DQ Write 130
DQ Mixed 13.5
29% 55.7 MB/s
Poor: 53%
This bench: 47.4%
Great: 84%
Hitachi HDS728080PLA380 80GB-$33
74GB free
Firmware: PF2OA63A Max speed: SATA 2.0 300 MB/s
Performing way above expectations (96th percentile)
32% Below average
Read 54.9
Write 56.1
Mixed 56.6
42% 55.9 MB/s
4K Read 0.56
4K Write 1.81
4K Mixed 0.37
97% 0.91 MB/s
Poor: 9%
This bench: 32%
Great: 32%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 6GB
null MHz
1024, 2048, 1024, 2048 MB
Performing below potential (30th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
16.8% Very poor
MC Read 5.9
MC Write 4.5
MC Mixed 4.4
14% 4.93 GB/s
SC Read 5.5
SC Write 4.6
SC Mixed 4.7
14% 4.93 GB/s
Latency 89
45% 89 ns
Poor: 12%
This bench: 16.8%
Great: 46%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

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

Typical Precision WorkStation 390 Builds (Compare 49 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 5%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 40%
Speed boat
Workstation
Workstation 4%
Tree trunk

System: Dell Precision WorkStation 390

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 55% - Above average Total price: $100
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