Dell OptiPlex 5060 SFF vs. HP ProDesk 400 G5 SFF
Comparison and Differences
| Model | Dell OptiPlex 5060 SFF | HP ProDesk 400 G5 SFF |
|---|---|---|
| Form factor | Small | Small |
| CPU options | Intel Gen8 i3/i5/i7; Pentium; | Intel Gen8 i3/i5/i7; Celeron; Pentium; |
| Chipset | Q370 | B360 |
| Dedicated GPU * | GeForce GTX 1650 Low Profile | GeForce GT 1030 Low Profile |
| RAM | DIMM DDR4-2400/2666 | DIMM DDR4-2666 |
| RAM slots | 4 | 2 |
| RAM speed | 2666 MT/s | 2666 MT/s |
| RAM max | 64 GB | 32 GB |
| USB ports | USB 3.1 Type C; (5x) USB-A 3.0; (4x) USB-A 2.0; | (4x)USB-A 3.0; (4x)USB-A 2.0; |
| Video ports | (2x) Display Port 1.2; | DisplayPort; VGA; |
| Other ports | RJ45; Headset; Line-Out; | RJ45; Headset; Line-In; Line-Out; |
| Optional ports | HDMI2.0b/DP1.2/VGA/USB Type-C (DP Alt Mode); Serial+PS2; Media Card Reader; WiFi antenna; | SD card reader; Serial; Serial and (2x) PS2; DP/HDMI/VGA/USB-C(DP); |
| SATA ports | 3 | 3 |
| PCI slots | PCIe 3.0 x16; PCIe 3.0 x4 (open ended); | PCIe 3.0 x16; PCIe 3.0 x1; |
| M.2 slots | M.2 2280/2230 M-key (PCIe 3.0 x4, SATA); M.2 2230 (WiFi/BT) | M.2 2280/2230 M-key (PCIe x4); M.2 2230 (WiFi/BT) |
| Drive bays | 3.5-inch/(2x)2.5-inch; 5.25-inch (slim); | (2x)2.5/3.5-inch; 5.25-inch (slim) |
| PSU | 200 W | 180 W |
| Weight | 5.81 kg (12.82 lb) | 4.6 kg (10.14 lb) |
| Released | 2018 | 2018 |
| Manual | link | link |
Differences between Dell OptiPlex 5060 SFF and HP ProDesk 400 G5 SFF
Both computers, the 2018 and the 2018, were released during the same year - 2018.
Form factor wise the models are the same - both desktops are of similar size and form.
Processor
The two models support the same generation of Intel Core processors. We think that the 8 generation of Intel Core has enough power to execute all of the home and office tasks that most people will care to do.
Memory
The Dell OptiPlex 5060 SFF has 4 RAM slots while the HP ProDesk 400 G5 SFF has only 2 slot(s). Of course this is not something to worry about. Just make sure you take it into consideration when planning how much RAM will your system be using.
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 Dell OptiPlex 5060 SFF as it has the ability to run 64 GB of RAM. The HP ProDesk 400 G5 SFF can do a bit less at max 32 GB. Most of the times, this should be sufficient for most users.Ports
In total the Dell OptiPlex 5060 SFF has 10 USB ports. The HP ProDesk 400 G5 SFF is inferior in this regard and packs 8 USB ports. What is nice about the Dell OptiPlex 5060 SFF, is that it has 1 USB 3.1 port(s) which allows transfer of up to 10Gb/s. Unfortunately, the HP ProDesk 400 G5 SFF has no such port, thus restricting your transfer speeds a bit.
DisplayPort is crucial for any desktop machine. It is good to see that both models are featuring DisplayPorts. However, the Dell OptiPlex 5060 SFF comes with 2 ports, while the HP ProDesk 400 G5 SFF has only 1.
None of the models has an HDMI port. If your monitor supports only the HDMI interface, you will need to buy an adapter.
SATA slot is where SSD, HDD and Optical Disk Drives are connected. Each of the two models being compared have 3 SATA slots.
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 buy SATA drives anymore.
Remark: Make sure that the M.2 slot supports the PCIe (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 6 Gb/s, while the PCIe 3.0 x4 will support speeds up to 32 Gb/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 400 G5 SFF comes with a decent 180 Watt PSU, but the Dell OptiPlex 5060 SFF has a more powerful one rated at 200 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.
Motherboard
