Dell OptiPlex 3020M vs. HP EliteDesk 800 G1 USDT

Comparison and Differences

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Model
Form factorMicroSmall
CPU optionsIntel Gen4 i3/i5; Celeron; Pentium;Intel Gen4 i3/i5/i7; Celeron; Pentium;
ChipsetH81 Q87
Dedicated GPU *N.A.AMD Radeon HD 7650A
RAMSODIMM DDR3-1600 SODIMM DDR3-1600
RAM slots24
RAM speed1600 MT/s1600 MT/s
RAM max16 GB32 GB
USB ports(2x) USB-A 3.0; (4x) USB-A 2.0; (4x)USB-A 3.0; (6x)USB-A 2.0;
Video portsDisplayPort 1.2; VGA;(2x) DisplayPort 1.2; VGA;
Other portsRJ45; Headset; Mic/Hdph;(2x) PS2; RJ45; Hdph; Mic; Line-Out; Line-In;
Optional portsWiFi antenna; Serial+PS2; Media card reader (USB 3.0);
SATA ports11
PCI slots N.A.Mobile PCI Express Module; mPCIe 2.0 x1 (WiFi);
M.2 slotsM.2 2230 (WiFi)M.2 (mSATA only);
Drive bays2.5in;2.5in; 5.25in (slim);
PSU65 W135/180 W
Weight1.28 kg (2.82 lb)3.1 kg (6.8 lb)
Released20132013
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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 OptiPlex 3020M and HP EliteDesk 800 G1 USDT

Both computers, the Dell OptiPlex 3020M and the HP EliteDesk 800 G1 USDT, were released during the same year - 2013.

If you are looking for the smaller form factor the Dell OptiPlex 3020M is the right one for you. It is smaller than the HP EliteDesk 800 G1 USDT and will fit more easily under your desk.

Processor

The two models have the same generation of Intel processors. We think that the 4 generation of Intel Processors have enough power to execute all of the home and office tasks that most people will care to do.

Memory

The HP EliteDesk 800 G1 USDT has 4 RAM slots while the Dell OptiPlex 3020M 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.

None of the desktops has an advantage when it comes to the speed of the RAM being used. Both models support RAM speeds of up to 1600. Additionally, if you will be needing a lot of RAM, better go for the HP EliteDesk 800 G1 USDT as it has the ability to run 32 GB of RAM. The Dell OptiPlex 3020M 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 HP EliteDesk 800 G1 USDT has 10 USB ports. The Dell OptiPlex 3020M 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.

DisplayPort is crucial for any desktop machine. It is good to see that both models are featuring DisplayPorts. However, the HP EliteDesk 800 G1 USDT comes with 2 ports, while the Dell OptiPlex 3020M has only 1. If you are planning to use multiple monitors, the HP EliteDesk 800 G1 USDT is the better choice.

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 slots are located on the motherboard and it is where SSD, HDD and Optical Disk Drives are connected. Each of the two models being compared have 1 SATA slot(s). Keep in mind that having too few SATA slots might limit your options for connecting additional memory drives.

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 HP EliteDesk 800 G1 USDT. Sadly, the Dell OptiPlex 3020M 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 3020M comes with a decent 65 Watt PSU, but the HP EliteDesk 800 G1 USDT 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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