Dell OptiPlex 7070 MT vs. Dell OptiPlex SFF Plus 7010 2023

Comparison and Differences

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Model
Form factorMini TowerSmall
CPU optionsIntel Gen8&9 i3/i5/i7;Intel Gen 12&13 i3/i5/i7/i9;
ChipsetQ370Q670
Dedicated GPU *GeForce GTX 1650 SuperAMD Radeon RX6400 Low Profile
RAMDIMM DDR4-2400/2666DIMM DDR5-4400
RAM slots44
RAM speed2666 MT/s4400 MT/s
RAM max64 GB128 GB
USB portsUSB 3.1 Type C; (5x) USB-A 3.0; (4x) USB-A 2.0; (4x) USB-A 2.0; (3x) USB-A 3.0; (2x) USB-A 3.1; USB-C 3.2;
Video ports(2x) Display Port 1.2;(3x) Display Port 1.4a;
Other portsRJ45; Headset; Line-Out; Serial; (2x) PS2; RJ45; Audio; Line-Out/In;
Optional portsHDMI2.0b/DP1.2/VGA/USB Type-C (DP Alt Mode); Media Card Reader; WiFi antenna; HDMI 2.0b/Displayport/VGA/PS2/serial/USB Type-C; SD-card slot
SATA ports43
PCI slotsPCIe 3.0 x16; PCIe 3.0 x16 (wired x4); PCIe 3.0 x1; PCI; PCIe 4.0 x16; PCIe 3.0 x4;
M.2 slotsM.2 2280/2230 M-key (PCIe 3.0 x4, NVMe); M.2 2230 (WiFi/BT) M.2 2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe); (2x) M.2 2230; M.2 2230 (WiFi/BT)
Drive bays3.5in/5.25in; (2x) 2.5in; 5.25in (slim);3.5in; (2x) 2.5in;
PSU260/360 W260/300 W
Weight7.93 kg (17.49 lb)5.087 kg (11.21 lb)
Released20192023
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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 7070 MT and Dell OptiPlex SFF Plus 7010 2023

If you are looking for a more modern desktop, then you should go with the Dell OptiPlex SFF Plus 7010 2023 which was released in 2023. The Dell OptiPlex 7070 MT is older and entered production in 2019.

If you are looking for the smaller form factor the Dell OptiPlex SFF Plus 7010 2023 is the right one for you. It is smaller than the Dell OptiPlex 7070 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 SFF Plus 7010 2023 as it is running a newer generation CPU. This is not to say that Dell OptiPlex 7070 MT 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 SFF Plus 7010 2023 is using the faster 4400 MT/s RAM. The Dell OptiPlex 7070 MT is slower by supporting RAM speeds of up to 2666 MT/s. Additionally, if you will be needing a lot of RAM, better go for the Dell OptiPlex SFF Plus 7010 2023 as it has the ability to run 128 GB of RAM. The Dell OptiPlex 7070 MT can do a bit less at max 64 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. It's great that both of the models have USB 3.1 ports which will allow you to exchange data with your peripherals at up to 10Gb/s. But if you need maximum connectivity, go with the Dell OptiPlex SFF Plus 7010 2023 as it has 2 USB3.1 ports (the Dell OptiPlex 7070 MT has 1).

DisplayPort is crucial for any desktop machine. It is good to see that both models are featuring DisplayPorts. However, the Dell OptiPlex SFF Plus 7010 2023 comes with 3 ports, while the Dell OptiPlex 7070 MT has only 2. If you are planning to use multiple monitors, the Dell OptiPlex SFF Plus 7010 2023 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 Dell OptiPlex 7070 MT is better equipped as it comes with 4 SATA slot(s), while the Dell OptiPlex SFF Plus 7010 2023 has 3 slot(s).

An M.2 SSD can be several times faster than a SATA one. Thus, we are happy to see that both models support the M.2 interface. However, the Dell OptiPlex SFF Plus 7010 2023 has 1 M.2 slots while the Dell OptiPlex 7070 MT comes with just 1.

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 SFF Plus 7010 2023 comes with a decent 300 Watt PSU, but the Dell OptiPlex 7070 MT has a more powerful one rated at 360 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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