OptiPlex 3050 Micro vs M710q
Dell or Lenovo: which 7th gen box is the better home server? The differences that matter for a home server:
- The top CPU option in M710q has 8 threads versus 4 in OptiPlex 3050 Micro.
- Onboard Ethernet differs: OptiPlex 3050 Micro uses Realtek RTL8111HSD, M710q uses Intel I219-V.
Full spec comparison
| Spec | OptiPlex 3050 Micro | M710q |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2017 |
| CPU generations | 7th gen (Kaby Lake) / 6th gen (Skylake) | 7th gen (Kaby Lake) / 6th gen (Skylake) |
| Most threads | 4 | 8 |
| Chipset | Not listed | B250 |
| 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) | 11–13 W at the wall (ServeTheHome, Quad-core Core i5-7500T) |
| Spec confidence | Widely confirmed | Verify before buying |
At least one of these models has specs we have not fully verified against the official manual. Confirm slot counts for the exact machine type before buying.
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.
M710q
Upgrades: 2× DDR4-2400 SODIMM (max 32 GB official), 1× M.2 2280 NVMe + 1× 2.5" SATA.
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