Dell Optiplex 390 Core i5: Specifications and Overview
The Dell Optiplex 390 is a business-oriented desktop computer from the early 2010s, designed for reliability and manageability in office environments. When configured with a Core i5 processor, it typically featured Intel's second-generation "Sandy Bridge" architecture. This model served as a workhorse for general office productivity, light data processing, and as a terminal for enterprise applications.
Key Specifications & Technical Details: A typical Dell Optiplex 390 Core i5 configuration includes the following components:
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Processor: Intel Core i5-2400 or i5-2500 (Sandy Bridge, 4 cores, 4 threads)
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Clock Speed: Base frequency around 3.1 GHz to 3.3 GHz, with Turbo Boost up to 3.6 GHz
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Cache: 6 MB Intel Smart Cache
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Memory (RAM): Usually 4GB or 8GB of DDR3 SDRAM, expandable via multiple DIMM slots
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Storage: Originally equipped with a traditional 500GB to 1TB 7200 RPM SATA HDD, often upgraded to SSDs.
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Graphics: Integrated Intel HD Graphics 2000/3000, with optional discrete graphics cards in some models.
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Expansion & Ports: Multiple USB 2.0 ports, VGA and DisplayPort/HDMI outputs, serial and PS/2 ports for legacy peripherals, and PCI/PCIe expansion slots.
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Form Factor: Available in Mini Tower, Desktop, and Small Form Factor (SFF) chassis.
Use Cases and Applications: The Optiplex 390 Core i5 was predominantly used in corporate and institutional settings. Its primary applications included general office suites (word processing, spreadsheets, email), web browsing, terminal services/clients, and light database access. Its stability and ease of IT management through Dell tools made it a staple in cubicles, school computer labs, and government offices. While now considered legacy hardware, many units continue to function in light-duty roles or have been repurposed for basic home computing.
Comparison with Modern Thinvent Equivalents: While the Optiplex 390 was a standard tower PC, modern equivalents from Thinvent offer vastly improved performance, efficiency, and compactness. The table below compares its key specs with a contemporary Thinvent mini PC featuring a similar tier of processor for business use.
| Feature | Dell Optiplex 390 (Core i5-2400) | ThinventĀ® Treo Mini PC (IntelĀ® Coreā¢ i3-1215U) |
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| Processor Cores/Threads | 4 Cores / 4 Threads | 6 Cores (2P+4E) / 8 Threads |
| Max Frequency | Up to 3.4 GHz | Up to 4.4 GHz |
| Cache | 6 MB | 10 MB |
| Memory | DDR3 (4-8GB typical) | DDR4 (8GB in this config) |
| Storage | HDD (500GB-1TB typical) | SSD (256GB in this config) |
| Form Factor | Mini Tower/Desktop | Ultra-Compact Mini PC |
| Power Efficiency | Standard (~65W CPU) | Highly Efficient (~15W CPU) |
| Modern I/O | Limited USB 2.0 | USB 3.0, Modern Display Outputs |
Thinvent's Modern Solutions Featuring Core i5/i3 Performance
Thinvent, with its reliable Indian manufacturing serving a global customer base, offers a range of modern, compact computing solutions that far surpass the legacy Dell Optiplex 390 in performance, efficiency, and form factor. Our products integrate the latest Intel Core i-series processors, including the efficient i3 and powerful i5, into robust industrial and mini PC designs.
For users seeking a direct performance upgrade from an old Optiplex 390 Core i5 system, Thinvent's Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i3-1215U provides a massive leap in CPU architecture, SSD speed, and memory technology while occupying a fraction of the space. For more demanding business and industrial applications, the Thinvent Aero Mini PC with Intel Core 5 120U or the Industrial PC IPC5 with Intel Core i5-1250P deliver superior multi-core performance, higher clock speeds, and greater expansion capabilities. All Thinvent systems are built with the same commitment to reliability and manageability that defined the Optiplex line, now enhanced with modern connectivity, energy efficiency, and the choice of Windows or Linux operating systems to suit any global
