Dell Inspiron 3671 vs. Dell OptiPlex 3080 SFF

Comparison and Differences

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Model
Form factorMini TowerSmall
CPU optionsIntel Gen9 i3/i5/i7; Celeron; Pentium;Intel Gen10 i3/i5/i7; Pentium; Celeron;
ChipsetB365B460
Dedicated GPU *GeForce GTX 1650 SuperGeForce GT 1030 Low Profile
RAMDIMM DDR4-2133/2400DIMM DDR4-2666
RAM slots22
RAM speed2400 MT/s2666 MT/s
RAM max32 GB64 GB
USB ports(3x) USB-A 3.0; (4x) USB-A 2.0;(4x) USB-A 3.0; (4x) USB-A 2.0;
Video portsHDMI 1.4b; VGA;Display Port 1.4; HDMI 1.4b;
Other portsRJ45; Headset; Mic; Line-Out; Card Reader;RJ45; Headset; Line-Out;
Optional portsN.A.Serial/PS2; DP1.4/HDMI2.0b/VGA; (2x)WiFi antenna;
SATA ports42
PCI slotsPCIe 3.0 x16; (2x) PCIe 3.0 x1;PCIe 3.0 x16; PCIe x1;
M.2 slotsM.2 2280/2230 M-key (PCIe 3.0 x4, NVMe); M.2 2230 (WiFi/BT); M.2 2280/2230 M-key (PCIe 3.0 x4, NVMe); M.2 2230 (WiFi/BT)
Drive bays(2x) 2.5in; 3.25in; 9.5mm3.5in/(2x)2.5in; 5.25in (slim);
PSU365 W200 W
Weight5.90 kg (13.01 lb)5.02 kg (11.07 lb)
Released20192020
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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 Dell Inspiron 3671 and Dell OptiPlex 3080 SFF

If you are looking for a more modern desktop, then you should go with the Dell OptiPlex 3080 SFF which was released in 2020. The Dell Inspiron 3671 is older and entered production in 2019.

If you are looking for the smaller form factor the Dell OptiPlex 3080 SFF is the right one for you. It is smaller than the Dell Inspiron 3671 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 3080 SFF as it is running a newer generation CPU. This is not to say that Dell Inspiron 3671 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 3080 SFF is using the faster 2666 MT/s RAM. The Dell Inspiron 3671 is slower by supporting RAM speeds of up to 2400 MT/s. Additionally, if you will be needing a lot of RAM, better go for the Dell OptiPlex 3080 SFF as it has the ability to run 64 GB of RAM. The Dell Inspiron 3671 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 Dell OptiPlex 3080 SFF has 8 USB ports. The Dell Inspiron 3671 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. None of the desktop models has a USB 3.1 port (10Gb/s), so if you need a fast connection to your peripherals, like external Solid State Drive, you will need to look elsewhere.

Unfortunately, only the Dell OptiPlex 3080 SFF has a DisplayPort. The Dell Inspiron 3671 does not have one? Don't worry though, nowadays video adapters are cheap and you can get almost any combination of conversion types.

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 Dell Inspiron 3671 is better equipped as it comes with 4 SATA slot(s), while the Dell OptiPlex 3080 SFF has 2 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 3080 SFF comes with a decent 200 Watt PSU, but the Dell Inspiron 3671 has a more powerful one rated at 365 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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