OptiPlex 3050 Micro vs OptiPlex 7050 Micro
What do you get for the extra money with the OptiPlex 7050 Micro? The differences that matter for a home server:
- The top CPU option in OptiPlex 7050 Micro has 8 threads versus 4 in OptiPlex 3050 Micro.
- Onboard Ethernet differs: OptiPlex 3050 Micro uses Realtek RTL8111HSD, OptiPlex 7050 Micro uses Intel I219-V.
Full spec comparison
| Spec | OptiPlex 3050 Micro | OptiPlex 7050 Micro |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2017 |
| CPU generations | 7th gen (Kaby Lake) / 6th gen (Skylake) | 6th gen (Skylake) / 7th gen (Kaby Lake) |
| Most threads | 4 | 8 |
| Chipset | Not listed | Not listed |
| Memory type | DDR4-2400 | DDR4-2400 |
| Max RAM (official) | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| M.2 NVMe slots | 1 | 1 |
| 2.5" bays | 1 | 1 |
| PCIe expansion | None | None |
| Onboard NIC | Realtek RTL8111HSD | Intel I219-V |
| Second NIC option | USB only | USB only |
| 2.5/10GbE path | USB only | USB only |
| AV1 decode | No | No |
| Transcoding | Good for 4K HEVC; no AV1 decode | Good for 4K HEVC; no AV1 decode |
| Idle power (measured) | 11–14 W at the wall (ServeTheHome, Quad-core Core i5-7500T) | Not measured yet |
| Spec confidence | Widely confirmed | Widely confirmed |
Which one for which job
OptiPlex 3050 Micro
Upgrades: 2× DDR4-2400 SODIMM (max 32 GB official), 1× M.2 2280 NVMe + 1× 2.5" SATA.
OptiPlex 7050 Micro
Upgrades: 2× DDR4-2400 SODIMM (max 32 GB official), 1× M.2 2280 NVMe + 1× 2.5" SATA.
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