Dell OptiPlex 7050 MT vs. Dell Vostro 3671

Comparison and Differences

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Model
Form factorMini TowerMini Tower
CPU optionsIntel Gen6&7 i3/i5/i7; Intel Gen8&9 i3/i5/i7; Pentium; Celeron;
ChipsetQ270H365
Dedicated GPU *GeForce GTX 1650 SuperGeForce GTX 1660 Super
RAMDIMM DDR4-2133/2400 DIMM DDR4-2666
RAM slots42
RAM speed2400 MT/s2666 MT/s
RAM max64 GB32 GB
USB portsUSB 3.0 Type C; (5x) USB-A 3.0; (4x) USB-A 2.0; (4x)USB-A 2.0; (2x)USB-A 3.0;
Video ports(2x) Display Port 1.2; HDMI 1.4;HDMI 1.4b; VGA;
Other portsSerial; (2x) PS2; RJ45; Headset; Line-Out; RJ45; Hdph; Mic; Line-Out; Line-In; SD card reader
Optional portsVGA; Media Card Reader;N/A
SATA ports44
PCI slotsPCIe 3.0 x16; PCIe 3.0 x16 (wired x4); PCIe 3.0 x1; PCI; PCIe 3.0 x16; (2x) PCIe 3.0 x1; PCI
M.2 slotsM.2 2280/2242 M-key (PCIe 3 .0 x4, NVMe)M.2 2230 (WiFi/BT); M.2 2230/2280 (PCIe 3.0 x4, NVMe)
Drive bays3.5in/5.25in; (2x) 2.5in; 5.25in (slim);3.5in; (2x) 2.5in; 9.5 mm;
PSU240 W290 W
Weight7.93 kg (17.49 lb)5.9kg (13.01 lbs)
Released20172019
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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 7050 MT and Dell Vostro 3671

If you are looking for a more modern desktop, then you should go with the Dell Vostro 3671 which was released in 2019. The Dell OptiPlex 7050 MT is older and entered production in 2017.

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 Vostro 3671 as it is running a newer generation CPU. This is not to say that Dell OptiPlex 7050 MT is bad - it can still run some powerful CPUs, albeit being an older generation.

Memory

The Dell OptiPlex 7050 MT has 4 RAM slots while the Dell Vostro 3671 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 Vostro 3671 is using the faster 2666 MT/s RAM. The Dell OptiPlex 7050 MT is slower by supporting RAM speeds of up to 2400 MT/s. Additionally, if you will be needing a lot of RAM, better go for the Dell OptiPlex 7050 MT as it has the ability to run 64 GB of RAM. The Dell Vostro 3671 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 OptiPlex 7050 MT has 10 USB ports. The Dell Vostro 3671 is inferior in this regard and packs 6 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 7050 MT has a DisplayPort. The Dell Vostro 3671 does not have one? Don't worry though, nowadays video adapters are cheap and you can get almost any combination of conversion types.

In case your monitor supports HDMI only, you will be happy to hear that both models come with an HDMI port.

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 4 SATA slot(s). Keep in mind that having too few SATA slots might limit your options for connecting additional memory drives.

When your goal is to have the fastest SSD transfer speeds, an M.2 interface is crucial. Thus, it is good that both models have M.2 SSD slots. Today M.2 SSDs are not much more expensive than the average SATA drives, so it really does not make sense to invest in SATA drives anymore.

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 7050 MT comes with a decent 240 Watt PSU, but the Dell Vostro 3671 has a more powerful one rated at 290 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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