Dell OptiPlex 7050M vs. HP EliteDesk 800 G1 USDT

Comparison and Differences

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Model
Form factorMicroSmall
CPU optionsIntel Gen6&7 i3/i5/i7; Intel Gen4 i3/i5/i7; Celeron; Pentium;
ChipsetQ270Q87
Dedicated GPU *N.A.AMD Radeon HD 7650A
RAMSODIMM-2133/2400SODIMM DDR3-1600
RAM slots24
RAM speed2400 MT/s1600 MT/s
RAM max32 GB32 GB
USB portsUSB 3.0 Type C; (5x) USB-A 3.0;(4x)USB-A 3.0; (6x)USB-A 2.0;
Video portsDisplay Port 1.2; HDMI 1.4;(2x) DisplayPort 1.2; VGA;
Other portsRJ45; Headset; Line-Out; (2x) PS2; RJ45; Hdph; Mic; Line-Out; Line-In;
Optional portsSerial+PS2; Serial; VGA; DisplayPort 1.2; WiFi antenna; Media card reader (USB 3.0);
SATA ports11
PCI slotsN.A.Mobile PCI Express Module; mPCIe 2.0 x1 (WiFi);
M.2 slotsM.2 2280/2242 M-key (PCIe 3.0 x4, NVMe); M.2 2230 (WiFi/BT) M.2 (mSATA only);
Drive bays2.5in2.5in; 5.25in (slim);
PSU65 W135/180 W
Weight1.18 kg (2.60 lb)3.1 kg (6.8 lb)
Released20172013
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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 7050M and HP EliteDesk 800 G1 USDT

If you are looking for a more modern desktop, then you should go with the Dell OptiPlex 7050M which was released in 2017. The HP EliteDesk 800 G1 USDT is older and entered production in 2013.

If you are looking for the smaller form factor the Dell OptiPlex 7050M 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

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 7050M as it is running a newer generation CPU. This is not to say that HP EliteDesk 800 G1 USDT is bad - it can still run some powerful CPUs, albeit being an older generation.

Memory

The HP EliteDesk 800 G1 USDT has 4 RAM slots while the Dell OptiPlex 7050M 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 7050M is using the faster 2400 MT/s RAM. The HP EliteDesk 800 G1 USDT is slower by supporting RAM speeds of up to 1600 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

In total the HP EliteDesk 800 G1 USDT has 10 USB ports. The Dell OptiPlex 7050M 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 7050M has only 1. If you are planning to use multiple monitors, the HP EliteDesk 800 G1 USDT is the better choice.

The Dell OptiPlex 7050M comes with an HDMI port, while the HP EliteDesk 800 G1 USDT does not support the interface. Of course missing HDMI port is something that can be easily fixed with a good adapter (e.g. DisplayPort to HDMI).

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.

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 7050M 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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