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Dell 390 SFF vs Dell OptiPlex 990

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  • 115specifications compared
  • 42differ
  • 73identical
  • 35known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • 390 SFF:Intel® Core™ i3
    • OptiPlex 990:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • 390 SFF:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • OptiPlex 990:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • 390 SFF:i3-2120
    • OptiPlex 990:i7-2600
  • Processor cores
    • 390 SFF:2
    • OptiPlex 990:4
  • Processor threads
    • 390 SFF:4
    • OptiPlex 990:8
  • Processor frequency
    • 390 SFF:3.3 GHz
    • OptiPlex 990:3.4 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • 390 SFF:3 MB
    • OptiPlex 990:8 MB
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • 390 SFF:65 W
    • OptiPlex 990:95 W

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Comparison of 390 SFF, OptiPlex 990
150 specifications
Processor12 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i32nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi3-2120i7-2600
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers3.3 GHz3.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB8 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-2100 Desktop SeriesIntel Core i7-2600 Desktop Series
Processor codenameSandy BridgeSandy Bridge
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs65 W95 W
TcaseDiffers69.1 °C72.6 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
Number of processors installed11
Processor socketLGA 1155 (Socket H2)LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs3334
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceD2
Maximum internal memory supported by processor32 GB32 GB
Memory types supported by processorDiffersDDR3 1066/1333DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1066,1333 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)21 GB/s21 GB/s
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB4 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 2 GB2 x 2 GB
Memory slotsDiffers2x DIMM4x DIMM
Memory clock speed1333 MHz1333 MHz
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers250 GB500 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD±RWDVD-RW
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers250 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceDiffersSATASATA, SATA II
HDD speed7200 RPM7200 RPM
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Floppy drive installedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 2000Intel® HD Graphics 2000
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)22
On-board graphics card base frequency850 MHz850 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1350 MHz
On-board graphics card ID0x1020x102
Graphics card familyIntelIntel
Performance1 differ
Product typePCPC
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® H61Intel® Q67 Express
Password protection typeBIOSBIOS
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet interface typeKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers811
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Headphone outputsDiffers32
Line-outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inYesYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
DVI portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Parallel ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
HDMIKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Headphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slots1 differ
Number of 3.5" bays11
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x16 slotsDiffers12
PCI slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x4 slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers240 W250 W
Design2 differ
Chassis typeDiffersSFFDesktop
Number of 5.25" bays11
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverBlack
Placement supportedKnown for oneHorizontal/VerticalUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Professional
Operating system architectureDiffers32-bit64-bit
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Display includedNoNo
Processor special features5 differ
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableYesYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers5342652213
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR00B
Processor package size37.5 x 37.5 mm37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)NoNo
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers92.6 mm102 mm
DepthDiffers312 mm410 mm
HeightDiffers290 mm360 mm
WeightDiffers5.7 kg7.56 kg
Packaging content2 differ
Mouse includedDiffersYesNo
Keyboard includedDiffersYesNo
Certificates1 differ
Compliance certificatesRoHSRoHS
CertificationDiffersCECP, TCO 3, WEEE, Japan Energy Law, Japan Green PC, South Korea Eco-label, EU RoHS, China RoHS, Blue AngelCECP, TCO 05, WEEE
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesEPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAREPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR
Other featuresidentical
Security featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTPM
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneHDAUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one10 - 35 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-40 - 60 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Relative humidityKnown for one20 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating altitudeKnown for one-15.2 - 10668 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one401.6 x 258.8 x 489 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one6.89 kgUnknown — not stated by the source

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