Product comparison · 2 pcs/workstations

Dell Optiplex 390 DTV vs Dell Precision T3500

100specifications compared
57differ
43identical
58known for one product only

Key differences

Processor family
- Optiplex 390 DTV:Intel® Core™ i3
- Precision T3500:Intel® Xeon® 3000 Sequence
Processor model
- Optiplex 390 DTV:i3-2120
- Precision T3500:W3550
Processor cores
- Optiplex 390 DTV:2
- Precision T3500:4
Processor threads
- Optiplex 390 DTV:4
- Precision T3500:8
Processor frequency
- Optiplex 390 DTV:3.3 GHz
- Precision T3500:3.06 GHz
Processor cache
- Optiplex 390 DTV:3 MB
- Precision T3500:8 MB
Bus type
- Optiplex 390 DTV:DMI
- Precision T3500:QPI
System bus rate
- Optiplex 390 DTV:5 GT/s
- Precision T3500:4.8 GT/s

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Comparison of Optiplex 390 DTV, Precision T3500
158 specifications	A Dell Optiplex 390 DTV View product	B Dell Precision T3500 View product
Processor19 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Xeon® 3000 Sequence
Processor generationKnown for one	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffers	i3-2120	W3550
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsDiffers	4	8
Processor frequencyDiffers	3.3 GHz	3.06 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	8 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Bus typeDiffers	DMI	QPI
FSB Parity	No	No
System bus rateDiffers	5 GT/s	4.8 GT/s
Processor lithographyDiffers	32 nm	45 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i3-2100 Desktop Series	Intel Xeon 3500 Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Sandy Bridge	Bloomfield
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	65 W	130 W
TcaseDiffers	69.1 °C	67.9 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	16	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
Number of processors installed	1	1
Processor socketDiffers	LGA 1155 (Socket H2)	Socket B (LGA 1366)
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	33	23
Maximum number of SMP processors	1	1
PlatformKnown for one	PC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers	32 GB	24 GB
Memory types supported by processorDiffers	DDR3 1066/1333	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs	21 GB/s	25.6 GB/s
ECC supported by processorDiffers	No	Yes
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.33 GHz
Number of QPI linksKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	731 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	263 mm²
Processor core voltage (AC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.225 V
SteppingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	D0
Memory clock speeds supported by processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	800,1066 MHz
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	2 GB	6 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	24 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	1 x 2 GB	3 x 2 GB
Memory clock speed	1333 MHz	1333 MHz
Memory channelsDiffers	Dual-channel	Triple-channel
ECCKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityKnown for one	250 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffers	No	DVD Super Multi DL
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacity	250 GB	250 GB
HDD interfaceDiffers	SATA	SATA III
HDD speed	7200 RPM	7200 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for one	3.5"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	Not available	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Intel® HD Graphics	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelKnown for one	Intel® HD Graphics 2000	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)Known for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one	850 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	1100 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	0x102	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyDiffers	Intel	NVIDIA
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.048 GB
Graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Quadro 4000
Graphics card manufacturerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Nvidia
Performance2 differ
Product typeDiffers	PC	Workstation
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® H61	Intel® X58 Express
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	8	11
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
Line-outKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Line-in	Yes	Yes
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	1	0
DVI portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Serial ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Expansion slots2 differ
Number of 3.5" baysDiffers	1	3
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for one	3	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 slotsDiffers	1	2
PCI Express x8 slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
PCI slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers	250 W	525 W
Power supply input voltageKnown for one	220 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Chassis typeDiffers	Desktop	Tower
Number of 5.25" baysDiffers	1	2
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Product colour	Black, Silver	Black, Silver
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Rack mountingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Software1 differ
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Professional
Operating system architectureDiffers	32-bit	64-bit
Compatible operating systems	Windows 7	Windows 7
Mac compatibilityKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Display included	Yes	Yes
Display diagonalDiffers	43.2 cm (17")	55.9 cm (22")
Display resolutionKnown for one	1280 x 1024 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioKnown for one	5:4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	800:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display number of colours	16.78 million colours	16.78 million colours
TouchscreenKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display brightnessKnown for one	250 cd/m²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Viewing angle, horizontalKnown for one	160°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Viewing angle, verticalKnown for one	160°	Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	LCD
ResolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1680 x 150 pixels
Processor special features15 differ
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options availableDiffers	Yes	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based SwitchingDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	No	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Insider™Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	53426	39720
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 mm	42.5 x 45.0 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX	SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	1.0
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audioidentical
Audio system	HD	HD
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WidthDiffers	102 mm	172 mm
DepthDiffers	410 mm	468 mm
HeightDiffers	360 mm	447 mm
WeightDiffers	7.56 kg	17.7 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	102 x 410 x 360 mm	172 x 468 x 447 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse included	Yes	Yes
Keyboard includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source

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