Product comparison · 2 pcs/workstations

Dell Optiplex 390 DTV vs Dell Precision T3500

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

Key differences

The Dell Precision T3500 has 2 more processor cores than the Dell Optiplex 390 DTV (4 vs 2). The Dell Precision T3500 has 4 more processor threads than the Dell Optiplex 390 DTV (8 vs 4). The Dell Optiplex 390 DTV has 0.24 GHz more processor frequency than the Dell Precision T3500 (3.3 GHz vs 3.06 GHz). Only the Dell Precision T3500 has ECC supported by processor. Only the Dell Optiplex 390 DTV has embedded options available.

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 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
Bus typeDiffers	DMI	QPI
System bus rateDiffers	5 GT/s	4.8 GT/s
Processor lithographyDiffers	32 nm	45 nm
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
Processor socketDiffers	LGA 1155 (Socket H2)	Socket B (LGA 1366)
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	33	23
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
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	1 x 2 GB	3 x 2 GB
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
HDD interfaceDiffers	SATA	SATA III
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
Line-outKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 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 architectureDiffers	32-bit	64-bit
Mac compatibilityKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
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
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
Embedded options availableDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Demand Based SwitchingDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
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® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Insider™Differs	Yes	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® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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
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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