Dell OptiPlex 7080 SFF vs. Dell OptiPlex SFF 7010 2023

Comparison and Differences

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Model
Form factorSmallSmall
CPU optionsIntel Gen10 i3/i5/i7/i9; Intel Gen 12&13 i3/i5; Celeron; Pentium
ChipsetQ470Q670
Dedicated GPU *GeForce GTX 1650 Low ProfileAMD Radeon RX 6400 Low Profile
RAMDIMM DDR4-2666/2933DIMM DDR4-3200
RAM slots42
RAM speed2933 MT/s3200 MT/s
RAM max128 GB64 GB
USB portsUSB 3.1 Type C; (2x) USB-A 3.1; (3x) USB-A 3.0; (4x) USB-A 2.0; (4x) USB-A 2.0; (4x) USB-A 3.0;
Video ports(2x) Display Port 1.4;Display Port 1.4a; HDMI 1.4b;
Other portsRJ45; Headset; Line-Out/In; Serial; (2x) PS2; RJ45(2.5GHz); Audio
Optional portsHDMI2.0b/DP1.4/VGA/USB Type-C (DP Alt Mode); SD4.0; 2xWiFi antenna; HDMI 2.0b/Displayport/VGA;
SATA ports32
PCI slotsPCIe 3.0 x16; PCIe 3.0 x4 (open ended);PCIe 3.0 x16; PCIe 3.0 x1;
M.2 slotsM.2 2280/2230 M-key (PCIe 3.0 x4, NVMe); M.2 2280 M-key (PCIe); M.2 2230 (WiFi/BT) M.2 2230/2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe); M.2 2230 (WiFi/BT)
Drive bays3.5in/(2x)2.5in; 5.25in (slim); 3.5in; 2.5in;
PSU200 W180/300 W
Weight5.28 Kg (11.63 lb)4.87 kg (10.72 lb)
Released20202023
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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 7080 SFF and Dell OptiPlex SFF 7010 2023

If you are looking for a more modern desktop, then you should go with the Dell OptiPlex SFF 7010 2023 which was released in 2023. The Dell OptiPlex 7080 SFF is older and entered production in 2020.

Both models have the same form factor, meaning reoughtly they have the same phiysical size and form.

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 7010 2023 as it is running a newer generation CPU. This is not to say that Dell OptiPlex 7080 SFF is bad - it can still run some powerful CPUs, albeit being an older generation.

Memory

The Dell OptiPlex 7080 SFF has 4 RAM slots while the Dell OptiPlex SFF 7010 2023 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 SFF 7010 2023 is using the faster 3200 MT/s RAM. The Dell OptiPlex 7080 SFF is slower by supporting RAM speeds of up to 2933 MT/s. Additionally, if you will be needing a lot of RAM, better go for the Dell OptiPlex 7080 SFF as it has the ability to run 128 GB of RAM. The Dell OptiPlex SFF 7010 2023 can do a bit less at max 64 GB. Most of the times, this should be sufficient for the majority of users.

Ports

In total the Dell OptiPlex 7080 SFF has 10 USB ports. The Dell OptiPlex SFF 7010 2023 is inferior in this regard and packs 8 USB ports. In any case, if you miss USB ports, you can always purchase a USB hub. What is nice about the Dell OptiPlex 7080 SFF, is that it has 3 USB 3.1 port(s) which allows transfer of up to 10Gb/s. Unfortunately, the Dell OptiPlex SFF 7010 2023 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.

The Dell OptiPlex SFF 7010 2023 comes with an HDMI port, while the Dell OptiPlex 7080 SFF 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 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 7080 SFF is better equipped as it comes with 3 SATA slot(s), while the Dell OptiPlex SFF 7010 2023 has 2 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 7080 SFF has 1 M.2 slots while the Dell OptiPlex SFF 7010 2023 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 7080 SFF comes with a decent 200 Watt PSU, but the Dell OptiPlex SFF 7010 2023 has a more powerful one rated at 300 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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