Acer Veriton X2665g vs. Dell OptiPlex M 7010 2023

Comparison and Differences

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Model
Form factorSmallMicro
CPU optionsIntel Gen8&9 i3/i5/i7Intel Gen 12&13 i3/i5/i7; Celeron; Pentium
ChipsetB365Q670
Dedicated GPU *Radeon RX 6400 Low ProfileN.A.
RAMUDIMM DDR4-2666SODIMM DDR4-3200
RAM slots22
RAM speed2666 MT/s3200 MT/s
RAM max32 GB64 GB
USB ports(2x) USB-A 3.0; (4x) USB-A 2.0; (2x) USB-A 3.1(2x) USB-A 2.0; (4x) USB-A 3.0;
Video portsDisplayPort 1.2; HDMI 1.4; VGADisplay Port 1.4a; HDMI 1.4b;
Other portsRJ45; (2x) Mic, Speaker; Line in; Line out; PS/2 ports; SerialRJ45(2.5GHz); Audio
Optional portsParallel; SerialHDMI 2.0b/Displayport/VGA/PS2/serial/USB Type-C;
SATA ports31
PCI slotsPCIe 2.0 x16; PCIe 2.0 x1; PCIN.A.
M.2 slotsM.2 2280/2230 M-key (PCIe 2.0 x4, NVMe); M.2 2230 (WiFi/BT)M.2 2230/2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe); M.2 2230 (WiFi/BT)
Drive bays3.5in; 5.25 inch2.5in;
PSU180 W65/90 W
Weight5.00 kg (11.02 lb)1.34 kg (2.95 lb)
Released20192023
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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 X2665g and Dell OptiPlex M 7010 2023

If you are looking for a more modern desktop, then you should go with the Dell OptiPlex M 7010 2023 which was released in 2023. The Acer Veriton X2665g is older and entered production in 2019.

If you are looking for the smaller form factor the Dell OptiPlex M 7010 2023 is the right one for you. It is smaller than the Acer Veriton X2665g 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 M 7010 2023 as it is running a newer generation CPU. This is not to say that Acer Veriton X2665g is bad - it can still run some powerful CPUs, albeit being an older generation.

Memory

Both models have have equal amount of ram slots (2 RAM). Usually two RAM slots are more than enough for most cases. However, the count should be taken into account when planning how much and what combination of RAM you are going to need for your system.

The Dell OptiPlex M 7010 2023 is using the faster 3200 MT/s RAM. The Acer Veriton X2665g is slower by supporting RAM speeds of up to 2666 MT/s. Additionally, if you will be needing a lot of RAM, better go for the Dell OptiPlex M 7010 2023 as it has the ability to run 64 GB of RAM. The Acer Veriton X2665g can do a bit less at max 32 GB. Most of the times, this should be sufficient for the majority of users.

Ports

In total the Acer Veriton X2665g has 8 USB ports. The Dell OptiPlex M 7010 2023 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 Acer Veriton X2665g, is that it has 2 USB 3.1 port(s) which allows transfer of up to 10Gb/s. Unfortunately, the Dell OptiPlex M 7010 2023 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.

DisplayPort is crucial for any desktop machine. It is good to see that both models are featuring DisplayPorts. However, the Dell OptiPlex M 7010 2023 comes with 2 ports, while the Acer Veriton X2665g has only 1. If you are planning to use multiple monitors, the Dell OptiPlex M 7010 2023 is the better choice.

In case your monitor supports HDMI only, you will be happy to hear that both models come with an HDMI port.

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 X2665g is better equipped as it comes with 3 SATA slot(s), while the Dell OptiPlex M 7010 2023 has 1 slot(s).

When your goal is to have the fastest SSD transfer speeds, an M.2 interface is crucial. Thus, it is good that both models have M.2 SSD slots. Today M.2 SSDs are not much more expensive than the average SATA drives, so it really does not make sense to invest in SATA drives anymore.

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 M 7010 2023 comes with a decent 90 Watt PSU, but the Acer Veriton X2665g has a more powerful one rated at 180 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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