OptiPlex 3060 Micro vs OptiPlex 3070 Micro
Is the OptiPlex 3070 Micro worth the upgrade over the OptiPlex 3060 Micro? The differences that matter for a home server:
- On paper these are nearly identical. Buy whichever is cheaper in the configuration you need, and check the CPU and power adapter.
Full spec comparison
| Spec | OptiPlex 3060 Micro | OptiPlex 3070 Micro |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2019 |
| CPU generations | 8th gen (Coffee Lake) | 9th gen (Coffee Lake Refresh) |
| Most threads | 6 | 6 |
| Chipset | Not listed | H370 |
| Memory type | DDR4-2666 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM (official) | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| M.2 NVMe slots | 1 | 1 |
| 2.5" bays | 1 | 1 |
| PCIe expansion | None | None |
| Onboard NIC | Not listed | Realtek RTL8111HSD |
| 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) | Not measured yet | Not measured yet |
| Spec confidence | Verify before buying | Widely confirmed |
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 3060 Micro
Upgrades: 2× DDR4-2666 SODIMM (max 32 GB official), 1× M.2 2280 NVMe + 1× 2.5" SATA.
OptiPlex 3070 Micro
Upgrades: 2× DDR4-2666 SODIMM (max 32 GB official), 1× M.2 2280 NVMe + 1× 2.5" SATA.
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