Dell OptiPlex 5060M vs. Lenovo ThinkCentre M700 SFF

Comparison and Differences

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Model
Form factorMicroSmall
CPU optionsIntel Gen8 i3/i5/i7; Pentium;Intel Gen6 i3/i5/i7; Celeron; Pentium;
ChipsetQ370H110
Dedicated GPU *N.A.GeForce GT 1030 Low Profile
RAMSODIMM DDR4-2400/2666DIMM DDR4-2133
RAM slots22
RAM speed2666 MT/s2133 MT/s
RAM max32 GB32 GB
USB portsUSB 3.1 Type C; (5x) USB-A 3.0;(4x)USB-A 3.0; (2x)USB-A 2.0;
Video ports(2x) Display Port 1.2;(2x) DisplayPort 1.2; VGA;
Other portsRJ45; Headset; Line-Out; RJ45; Hdph; (2x) Mic; Line-Out; Line-In; Serial; (2x) PS2;
Optional portsHDMI2.0b/DP1.2/VGA/USB Type-C (DP Alt Mode); Serial; Serial+PS2; WiFi antenna;2x USB-A 2.0; Media card reader (USB 2.0);
SATA ports13
PCI slotsN.A.PCIe 3.0 x16; (2x) PCIe 2.0 x1;
M.2 slotsM.2 2280/2230 M-key (PCIe 3.0 x4, NVMe); M.2 2230 (WiFi/BT) N.A.
Drive bays2.5in2.5in; 2.5/3.5in; 5.25in (slim);
PSU90 WTFX 210 W
Weight1.18 kg (2.60 lb)9 kg (19.8 lb)
Released20182015
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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 5060M and Lenovo ThinkCentre M700 SFF

If you are looking for a more modern desktop, then you should go with the Dell OptiPlex 5060M which was released in 2018. The Lenovo ThinkCentre M700 SFF is older and entered production in 2015.

If you are looking for the smaller form factor the Dell OptiPlex 5060M is the right one for you. It is smaller than the Lenovo ThinkCentre M700 SFF 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 5060M as it is running a newer generation CPU. This is not to say that Lenovo ThinkCentre M700 SFF 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 5060M is using the faster 2666 MT/s RAM. The Lenovo ThinkCentre M700 SFF is slower by supporting RAM speeds of up to 2133 MT/s. In addition, you will be able to install the same amount of RAM in both models, and most probably 32 GB of RAM will be enough for most people. However, if you will be needing more RAM, make sure to check other desktop models too.

Ports

Both models have the same amount of USB ports for total count of 6. If this is not enough, using a USB hub is always a viable option. What is nice about the Dell OptiPlex 5060M, is that it has 1 USB 3.1 port(s) which allows transfer of up to 10Gb/s. Unfortunately, the Lenovo ThinkCentre M700 SFF 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 5060M comes with 2 ports, while the Lenovo ThinkCentre M700 SFF has only 1. If you are planning to use multiple monitors, the Dell OptiPlex 5060M 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 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 Lenovo ThinkCentre M700 SFF is better equipped as it comes with 3 SATA slot(s), while the Dell OptiPlex 5060M has 1 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 5060M. Sadly, the Lenovo ThinkCentre M700 SFF 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 5060M comes with a decent 90 Watt PSU, but the Lenovo ThinkCentre M700 SFF has a more powerful one rated at 210 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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