Acer Veriton M4620g vs. Dell OptiPlex 5000 M

Comparison and Differences

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Model
Form factorMini TowerMicro
CPU optionsIntel Gen3 i3/i5/i7; PentiumIntel Gen 12 T i3/i5/i7/i9;
ChipsetB75Q670
Dedicated GPU *GeForce GTX 1650 SuperN.A.
RAMUDIMM DDR3-1600SODIMM DDR4-3200
RAM slots42
RAM speed1600 MT/s3200 MT/s
RAM max16 GB64 GB
USB ports(2x) USB-A 3.0; (6x) USB-A 2.0(5x) USB-A 3.0; USB-C 3.1;
Video ports(2x) DisplayPort 1.2; VGA(2x) Display Port 1.4a;
Other portsRJ45; (2x) Mic, Speaker; Line in; Line out; PS/2 ports; SerialRJ45; Audio; Line-Out/In;
Optional portsCard reader; USB-A 3.0; Parallel; SerialHDMI 2.0b/Displayport/VGA/PS2/serial/USB Type-C;
SATA ports50
PCI slotsPCIe 2.0 x16; PCIe 2.0 x1; PCI; PCIe 2.0 x16 (wired x4)N.A.
M.2 slotsN.A.(2x)M.2 2230/2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe); M.2 2230 (WiFi/BT)
Drive bays(6x) 3.5in; (2x) 5.25 inch2.5in;
PSU300/500 W90/130 W
Weight13.00 kg (28.66 lb)1.33 kg (2.94 lbs)
Released20122022
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* Dedicated GPU warning: Check if your particular power supply model has enough power. Additionally some PSUs don't come with an auxiliary PCIe power connector and you may need to buy a SATA to PCIe power adapter.

Differences between Acer Veriton M4620g and Dell OptiPlex 5000 M

If you are looking for a more modern desktop, then you should go with the Dell OptiPlex 5000 M which was released in 2022. The Acer Veriton M4620g is older and entered production in 2012.

If you are looking for the smaller form factor the Dell OptiPlex 5000 M is the right one for you. It is smaller than the Acer Veriton M4620g and will fit more easily under your desk.

Processor

Usually the newer the generation of the CPU, the better the performance and efficiency is. If your budget allows it, you should go with the Dell OptiPlex 5000 M as it is running a newer generation CPU. This is not to say that Acer Veriton M4620g is bad - it can still run some powerful CPUs, albeit being an older generation.

Memory

The Acer Veriton M4620g has 4 RAM slots while the Dell OptiPlex 5000 M has only 2 slot(s). This is not something to worry about. Just make sure you take it into consideration when planning how much RAM you are going to use.

The Dell OptiPlex 5000 M is using the faster 3200 MT/s RAM. The Acer Veriton M4620g is slower by supporting RAM speeds of up to 1600 MT/s. Additionally, if you will be needing a lot of RAM, better go for the Dell OptiPlex 5000 M as it has the ability to run 64 GB of RAM. The Acer Veriton M4620g can do a bit less at max 16 GB. Most of the times, this should be sufficient for the majority of users.

Ports

In total the Acer Veriton M4620g has 8 USB ports. The Dell OptiPlex 5000 M is inferior in this regard and packs 6 USB ports. In any case, if you miss USB ports, you can always purchase a USB hub. What is nice about the Dell OptiPlex 5000 M, is that it has 1 USB 3.1 port(s) which allows transfer of up to 10Gb/s. Unfortunately, the Acer Veriton M4620g has no such port, thus restricting your transfer speeds significantly. For people who want to use external drives on regular basis, this might be an issue.

The DisplayPort is usually the more popular video port used with desktops and laptops, while the HDMI is used predominantly in consumer electronics. That's why, it is good to see that both of the models come with a DisplayPort.

None of the models has an HDMI port. If your monitor supports only the HDMI interface, you will need to buy an adapter. Such adapters are cheap so nothing to worry about.

SATA ports are placed on the system board and it is where you connect your HDD, SSD and Optical Disk Drives. More SATA slots will allow you to have more drives running at the same time. In this regard the Acer Veriton M4620g is better equipped as it comes with 5 SATA slot(s), while the Dell OptiPlex 5000 M has 0 slot(s).

If you want the fastest transfer speeds for your SSD, an M.2 interface is crucial. Thus, if the M.2 SSD slot is a mandatory requirement for you, go with the Dell OptiPlex 5000 M. Sadly, the Acer Veriton M4620g has no such slot, and you will be forced to use the SATA interface instead.

Make sure that the available M.2 slot supports the PCIe (also called NVMe) interface. This is important as there are M.2 slots which support only the inferior SATA III interface. For comparison, the SATA III interface has max speeds of 6Gb/s, while the PCIe 3.0 x4 will support speeds up to 32Gb/s!

Power Supply

Having a Power Supply Unit with high power rating is important, if you are going to use components which require extra power. The Dell OptiPlex 5000 M comes with a decent 180 Watt PSU, but the Acer Veriton M4620g has a more powerful one rated at 500 Watts. Choosing either one depends on your specific requirements and use case. Also don't forget that some models might have more than one PSU option - try to always get the most powerful one, especially if you plan to upgrade to a powerful GPU.

Motherboard

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