Dell OptiPlex 7060 MT vs. Dell OptiPlex 9010 SFF

Comparison and Differences

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Model
Form factorMini TowerSmall
CPU optionsIntel Gen8 i3/i5/i7;Intel Gen2&3 i3/i5/i7; Celeron; Pentium;
ChipsetQ370Q77
Dedicated GPU *GeForce GTX 1650 SuperGeForce GTX 1650 Low Profile
RAMDIMM DDR4-2400/2666DIMM DDR3-1333/1600
RAM slots44
RAM speed2666 MT/s1600 MT/s
RAM max64 GB32 GB
USB portsUSB 3.1 Type C; (5x) USB-A 3.0; (4x) USB-A 2.0; (4x) USB-A 3.0; (6x) USB-A 2.0;
Video ports(2x) Display Port 1.2;(2x) DisplayPort 1.1; VGA;
Other portsRJ45; Headset; Line-Out; Serial; (2x) PS2; Serial; (2x) PS2; RJ45; Hdph; Mic; Line-Out; Line-In;
Optional portsHDMI2.0b/DP1.2/VGA/USB Type-C (DP Alt Mode); Media Card Reader; WiFi antenna; N.A.
SATA ports43
PCI slotsPCIe 3.0 x16; PCIe 3.0 x16 (wired x4); PCIe 3.0 x1; PCI; PCIe 3.0 x16; PCIe 2.0 x16 (wired x4);
M.2 slotsM.2 2280/2230 M-key (PCIe 3.0 x4, NVMe); M.2 2230 (WiFi/BT) N.A.
Drive bays3.5in/5.25in; (2x) 2.5in; 5.25in (slim);3.5in/(2x)2.5in; 5.25in(slim)
PSU260 W240 W
Weight7.93 kg (17.49 lb)6.0 kg (13.2 lb)
Released20182012
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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 7060 MT and Dell OptiPlex 9010 SFF

If you are looking for a more modern desktop, then you should go with the Dell OptiPlex 7060 MT which was released in 2018. The Dell OptiPlex 9010 SFF is older and entered production in 2012.

If you are looking for the smaller form factor the Dell OptiPlex 9010 SFF is the right one for you. It is smaller than the Dell OptiPlex 7060 MT 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 7060 MT as it is running a newer generation CPU. This is not to say that Dell OptiPlex 9010 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 (4 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 7060 MT is using the faster 2666 MT/s RAM. The Dell OptiPlex 9010 SFF is slower by supporting RAM speeds of up to 1600 MT/s. Additionally, if you will be needing a lot of RAM, better go for the Dell OptiPlex 7060 MT as it has the ability to run 64 GB of RAM. The Dell OptiPlex 9010 SFF can do a bit less at max 32 GB. Most of the times, this should be sufficient for the majority of users.

Ports

Both models have the same amount of USB ports for total count of 10. If this is not enough, using a USB hub is always a viable option. What is nice about the Dell OptiPlex 7060 MT, is that it has 1 USB 3.1 port(s) which allows transfer of up to 10Gb/s. Unfortunately, the Dell OptiPlex 9010 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.

The DisplayPort is usually the more popular video port used with desktops and laptops, while the HDMI is used predominantly in consumer electronics. That's why, it is good to see that both of the models come with a DisplayPort.

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 Dell OptiPlex 7060 MT is better equipped as it comes with 4 SATA slot(s), while the Dell OptiPlex 9010 SFF has 3 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 7060 MT. Sadly, the Dell OptiPlex 9010 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 9010 SFF comes with a decent 240 Watt PSU, but the Dell OptiPlex 7060 MT has a more powerful one rated at 260 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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