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Key Features

What's new
  • Option to preload with Windows 11 Pro.
  • Intel® Q470 Chipset
  • 10th Generation Intel Comet Lake Processors.
  • Up to Intel Core i5-10600 (6 cores/ 12 threads).
  • Up to AMD Radeon RX 640, (4GB GDDR5).
  • Up to 64GB 2933MHz DDR4 memory
  • Up to 260W with 80 Plus Platinum PSU.
What's missing
  • Using the same Intel® Q470 Chipset as its previous generation.
  • Using the same 10th Gen Intel processors as its previous generation.
  • Has only two front USB 2.0 ports.
    Other two USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports move to the back.

Availability

Dell Optiplex 3090 Tower
Released2021
Release InfoAnnounced in October 2021.
Pricing
  • $749.00
    i3-10100 4GB 500GB 3.5” HDD 260W PSU
  • $780.66
    i5-10500 4GB 500GB 3.5” HDD 260W PSU
  • $1,225.04
    i5-10600 16GB 512GB M.2 SDD AMD RX 640 260W PSU
Generations

Exterior

Dell Optiplex 3090 Tower
Dimensions11.5” x 12.76” x 6.1” (292 x 324 x 155 mm)
WeightStarting at 11.79 lb (5.35 kg)
Colors
Black
Keyboard and Trackpad
  • Dell KB216 Wired Keyboard English
  • Dell KB522 Business Multimedia Keyboard (US)
  • Dell KB813 Smart Card Keyboard (US)
  • Dell Pro Wireless Keyboard and Mouse - KM5221W - English
  • No Keyboard
PortsFront
  • 2 x USB-A
    USB 2.0 (480 Mbps).
  • 1 x Universal Audio Jack
Rear
  • 6 x USB-A
    2 x USB 2.0 (480 Mbps) with Smart Power On.
    4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps).
  • 2 x DisplayPort 1.4
    Supports 4K@120Hz.
  • 1 x RJ-45 
    Gigabit Ethernet.
  • 1 x Audio port
    Line-out audio port with re-tasking to Line-in (Rear).
  • 1 x Kensington Lock Slot
  • 1 x Power Connection
  • Optional Ports
    • 1 x Video Port 
      Can be DisplayPort 1.4, HDMI 2.0b, or VGA port.
    • 1 x Serial/PS2 port

Chasis

Dell Optiplex 3090 Tower
Form FactorMini Tower
Power Supply
  • 260W
    80+ Bronze 85% Efficiency
  • 260W
    80+ Platinum 92% Efficiency
Optical Drives8x DVD+/-RW 9.5mm ODD
Optional.

Internal Specs

Dell Optiplex 3090 Tower
ChipsetIntel® Q470 Chipset
Processor
  • 10th Gen Intel® Celeron® G5905
    2C/2T, 3.50 GHz, 4MB SmartCache, 58W
  • 10th Gen Intel® Pentium® Gold G6405
    2C/4T, 4.10 GHz, 4MB SmartCache, 58W
  • 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-10100
    4C/8T, 3.60 → 4.30 GHz, 6MB SmartCache, 65W
  • 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-10105
    4C/8T, 3.70 → 4.40 GHz, 6MB SmartCache, 65W
  • 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-10300
    4C/8T, 3.70 → 4.40 GHz, 8MB SmartCache, 65W
  • 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-10305
    4C/8T, 3.80 → 4.50 GHz, 8MB SmartCache, 65W
  • 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-10400
    6C/12T, 2.90 → 4.30 GHz, 12MB SmartCache, 65W
  • 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-10500
    6C/12T, 3.10 → 4.50 GHz, 12MB SmartCache, 65W
  • 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-10505
    6C/12T, 3.20 → 4.60 GHz, 12MB SmartCache, 65W
  • 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-10600
    6C/12T, 3.30 → 4.80 GHz, 12MB SmartCache, 65W
Integrated Graphics
  • 10th Gen Intel® Celeron® G5905
    Intel® UHD Graphics 610
    350 → 1050 MHz
  • 10th Gen Intel® Pentium® Gold G6405
    Intel® UHD Graphics 610
    350 → 1050 MHz
  • 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-10100
    Intel® UHD Graphics 630
    23 Execution Units, 350 → 1100 MHz
  • 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-10105
    Intel® UHD Graphics 630
    23 Execution Units, 350 → 1100 MHz
  • 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-10300
    Intel® UHD Graphics 630
    23 Execution Units, 350 → 1150 MHz
  • 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-10305
    Intel® UHD Graphics 630
    23 Execution Units, 350 → 1150 MHz
  • 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-10400
    Intel® UHD Graphics 630
    24 Execution Units, 350 → 1100 MHz
  • 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-10500
    Intel® UHD Graphics 630
    24 Execution Units, 350 → 1150 MHz
  • 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-10505
    Intel® UHD Graphics 630
    24 Execution Units, 350 → 1200 MHz
  • 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-10600
    Intel® UHD Graphics 630
    24 Execution Units, 350 → 1200 MHz
Discrete GraphicsNVIDIA® GeForce®
  • GT 730 - 2GB GDDR5
    30W 2 x DisplayPort 1.2
AMD® Radeon™
  • 540 - 1GB GDDR5
    50W 2x DisplayPort 1.4
  • 550 - 2GB GDDR5
    50W 2x DisplayPort 1.4
  • RX 640 - 4GB GDDR5
    50W 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 2 x mini DisplayPort ports
Memory
  • Memory Slots: 2 DIMM slots
  • Memory Type: Single or Dual Channel DDR4 Memory
  • Memory Speed:
    2666MHz 2933MHz
  • Memory Per Slot:
    4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB
Memory Configurations
4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB 64GB
2666 MHz for Intel Core i3/i5 CPU
2933 MHz for Intel Core i7/i9 CPU
Storage
  • 256GB 512GB 1TB
    M.2 PCIe Gen 3 x4 NVME SSD
  • 500GB 1TB 2TB
    5400 rpm or 7200 rpm 2.5" SATA Hard Drive
  • 1TB 2TB 4TB
    5400 rpm or 7200 rpm 3.5" SATA Hard Drive
SlotsExpansion Slots
  • 1 x PCIe x16 slot 
    PCIe Gen 3, Full-height
  • 2 x PCIe x1 slot
    PCIe Gen 3, Full-height
SATA
  • 3 x SATA slots
    For 2.5-inch HDD/SSD, and slim Optical Drive.
M.2
  • 1 x M.2 2230 slot
    For WiFi and Bluetooth combo card
  • 1 x M.2 2230/2280 slot
    For SSD/Intel Optane

Connectivity

Dell Optiplex 3090 Tower
Wi-Fi
  • No Wireless LAN Card
  • Intel 9462
    Up to 433 Mbps Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz WiFi-5 (802.11ac) Bluetooth 5.1
  • Qualcomm QCA61x4a
    Up to 867 Mbps Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz WiFi-5 (802.11ac) Bluetooth 5.0
  • Intel AX201
    Up to 2400 Mbps Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz WiFi-6 (802.11ax) Bluetooth 5.2
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.2
Optional
Ethernet
  • Intel Ethernet Connection I219-LM
    Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps.
  • Realtek RTL8111KD Gigabit Ethernet controller
    Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps.

Software

Dell Optiplex 3090 Tower
OS
  • Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Pro
    Windows 10 image available for downgrading.
  • Ubuntu Linux 20.04 LTS
Built-in Apps
Microsoft Office 30 Day Trial

Camera & Audio

Dell Optiplex 3090 Tower
Audio
  • One 2W Speaker (optional)
  • Audio controller
    • Waves MaxxAudio API
    • Intel HDA (high-definition audio)
  • External Ports
    • 1 x Universal Audio Jack
      Front
    • 1 x Audio port
      Line-out audio port with re-tasking to Line-in (Rear).

Misc

Dell Optiplex 3090 Tower
Warranty1 Year Basic Onsite Service

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