Dell OptiPlex SFF 7010 2023 vs. HP ProDesk 600 G2 SFF

Comparison and Differences

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Model
Form factorSmallSmall
CPU optionsIntel Gen 12&13 i3/i5; Celeron; PentiumIntel Gen6 i3/i5/i7; Celeron; Pentium;
ChipsetQ670Q150
Dedicated GPU *AMD Radeon RX 6400 Low ProfileGeForce GT 1030 Low Profile
RAMDIMM DDR4-3200DIMM DDR4-2133
RAM slots24
RAM speed3200 MT/s2133 MT/s
RAM max64 GB64 GB
USB ports(4x) USB-A 2.0; (4x) USB-A 3.0;(6x)USB-A 3.0; (4x)USB-A 2.0;
Video portsDisplay Port 1.4a; HDMI 1.4b;(2x) DisplayPort: VGA
Other portsRJ45(2.5GHz); AudioRJ45; Hdph; Mic; Line-Out; Line-In; Serial; (2x) PS2;
Optional portsHDMI 2.0b/Displayport/VGA;Media card reader (USB 2.0); Serial;
SATA ports23
PCI slotsPCIe 3.0 x16; PCIe 3.0 x1;PCIe 3.0 x16; (3x) PCIe x1;
M.2 slotsM.2 2230/2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe); M.2 2230 (WiFi/BT) N.A.
Drive bays3.5in; 2.5in;2.5in; (2x) 3.5in; 5.25in (slim)
PSU180/300 W200 W
Weight4.87 kg (10.72 lb)6.9 kg (16.7 lb)
Released20232015
Manuallinklink
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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 SFF 7010 2023 and HP ProDesk 600 G2 SFF

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 HP ProDesk 600 G2 SFF is older and entered production in 2015.

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 HP ProDesk 600 G2 SFF is bad - it can still run some powerful CPUs, albeit being an older generation.

Memory

The HP ProDesk 600 G2 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 HP ProDesk 600 G2 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 64 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 ProDesk 600 G2 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. 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.

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 HP ProDesk 600 G2 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 HP ProDesk 600 G2 SFF is better equipped as it comes with 3 SATA slot(s), while the Dell OptiPlex SFF 7010 2023 has 2 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 SFF 7010 2023. Sadly, the HP ProDesk 600 G2 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 HP ProDesk 600 G2 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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