OptiPlex 3060 Micro vs OptiPlex 7060 Micro
What do you get for the extra money with the OptiPlex 7060 Micro? The differences that matter for a home server:
- The top CPU option in OptiPlex 7060 Micro has 12 threads versus 6 in OptiPlex 3060 Micro.
Full spec comparison
| Spec | OptiPlex 3060 Micro | OptiPlex 7060 Micro |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2018 |
| CPU generations | 8th gen (Coffee Lake) | 8th gen (Coffee Lake) |
| Most threads | 6 | 12 |
| Chipset | Not listed | Q370 |
| 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 | Intel I219-LM |
| 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 7060 Micro
Upgrades: 2× DDR4-2666 SODIMM (max 32 GB official), 1× M.2 2280 NVMe + 1× 2.5" SATA.
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