Dell OptiPlex 3090 M vs. Dell Vostro 3070

Comparison and Differences

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Model
Form factorMicroMini Tower
CPU optionsIntel Gen10 i3/i5/i7; Pentium; Celeron;Intel Gen8&9 i3/i5/i7/i9;
ChipsetQ470B360
Dedicated GPU *N.A.GeForce GTX 1660 Super
RAMSODIMM DDR4-2666/2933DIMM DDR4-2400/2666
RAM slots22
RAM speed2933 MT/s2666 MT/s
RAM max64 GB32 GB
USB ports(4x) USB-A 3.0; (2x) USB-A 2.0;(4x)USB-A 2.0; (2x)USB-A 3.0;
Video ports(2x) Display Port 1.4;HDMI 1.4; VGA;
Other portsRJ45; Headset; Line-Out;RJ45; Hdph; Mic; Line-Out; Line-In;
Optional portsHDMI 2.0b/Displayport/VGA;N/A
SATA ports11
PCI slotsN.A.N.A.
M.2 slotsM.2 2280/2230 M-key (PCIe 3.0 x4, NVMe); M.2 2230 (WiFi/BT) N.A.
Drive bays2.5in;3.5in;
PSU65 W180 W
Weight1.28 kg (2.82 lb)5.2kg (11.46 lbs)
Released20212019
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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 3090 M and Dell Vostro 3070

If you are looking for a more modern desktop, then you should go with the Dell OptiPlex 3090 M which was released in 2021. The Dell Vostro 3070 is older and entered production in 2019.

If you are looking for the smaller form factor the Dell OptiPlex 3090 M is the right one for you. It is smaller than the Dell Vostro 3070 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 3090 M as it is running a newer generation CPU. This is not to say that Dell Vostro 3070 is bad - it can still run some powerful CPUs, albeit being an older generation.

Memory

Both models have have equal amount of ram slots (2 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 3090 M is using the faster 2933 MT/s RAM. The Dell Vostro 3070 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 3090 M as it has the ability to run 64 GB of RAM. The Dell Vostro 3070 can do a bit less at max 32 GB. Most of the times, this should be sufficient for the majority of users.

Ports

In total the Dell Vostro 3070 has 6 USB ports. The Dell OptiPlex 3090 M is inferior in this regard and packs 5 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.

Unfortunately, only the Dell OptiPlex 3090 M has a DisplayPort. The Dell Vostro 3070 does not have one? Don't worry though, nowadays video adapters are cheap and you can get almost any combination of conversion types.

The Dell Vostro 3070 comes with an HDMI port, while the Dell OptiPlex 3090 M 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.

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 3090 M. Sadly, the Dell Vostro 3070 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 3090 M comes with a decent 65 Watt PSU, but the Dell Vostro 3070 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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