Dell OptiPlex 3060M vs. HP ProDesk 400 G5 Mini

Comparison and Differences

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Model
Form factorMicroMicro
CPU optionsIntel Gen8 i3/i5/i7; Pentium; Celeron;Intel Gen8 i3/i5/i7; Celeron; Pentium;
ChipsetH370B360
Dedicated GPU *N.A.N.A.
RAMSODIMM DDR4-2400/2666SODIMM DDR4-2666
RAM slots22
RAM speed2666 MT/s2666 MT/s
RAM max32 GB64 GB
USB ports(4x) USB-A 3.0; (2x) USB-A 2.0; (4x)USB-A 3.0; (2x)USB-A 2.0;
Video portsDisplay Port 1.2; HDMI 1.4;(2x) DisplayPort;
Other portsRJ45; Headset; Line-Out; RJ45; Headset; Hdph;
Optional portsDP1.2/HDMI2.0/VGA/Serial+PS2/Serial; WiFi antenna;DP/HDMI/VGA/Serial/USB-C; WiFi anntena;
SATA ports11
PCI slotsN.A.N.A.
M.2 slotsM.2 2280/2230 M-key (PCIe 2.0 x4, NVMe); M.2 2230 (WiFi/BT) M.2 2280/2230 M-key (PCIe x4); M.2 2230 (WiFi/BT)
Drive bays2.5in;2.5in;
PSU65 W65/90/150 W
Weight1.18 kg (2.60 lb)1.77 kg (2.9 lb)
Released20182018
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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 3060M and HP ProDesk 400 G5 Mini

Both computers, the Dell OptiPlex 3060M and the HP ProDesk 400 G5 Mini, were released during the same year - 2018.

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

Processor

The two models have the same generation of Intel processors. We think that the 8 generation of Intel Processors have enough power to execute all of the home and office tasks that most people will care to do.

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.

None of the desktops has an advantage when it comes to the speed of the RAM being used. Both models support RAM speeds of up to 2666. Additionally, if you will be needing a lot of RAM, better go for the HP ProDesk 400 G5 Mini as it has the ability to run 64 GB of RAM. The Dell OptiPlex 3060M can do a bit less at max 32 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 6. If this is not enough, using a USB hub is always a viable option. 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.

DisplayPort is crucial for any desktop machine. It is good to see that both models are featuring DisplayPorts. However, the HP ProDesk 400 G5 Mini comes with 2 ports, while the Dell OptiPlex 3060M has only 1. If you are planning to use multiple monitors, the HP ProDesk 400 G5 Mini is the better choice.

The Dell OptiPlex 3060M comes with an HDMI port, while the HP ProDesk 400 G5 Mini 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.

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 3060M comes with a decent 65 Watt PSU, but the HP ProDesk 400 G5 Mini has a more powerful one rated at 150 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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