OptiPlex 3080 Micro vs M70q Gen 1
Dell or Lenovo: which 10th gen box is the better home server? The differences that matter for a home server:
- The top CPU option in M70q Gen 1 has 16 threads versus 12 in OptiPlex 3080 Micro.
- Onboard Ethernet differs: OptiPlex 3080 Micro uses Realtek RTL8111HSD, M70q Gen 1 uses Intel I219-V.
Full spec comparison
| Spec | OptiPlex 3080 Micro | M70q Gen 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2020 |
| CPU generations | 10th gen (Comet Lake) | 10th gen (Comet Lake) |
| Most threads | 12 | 16 |
| Chipset | B460 | H470 |
| Memory type | DDR4-2666 | DDR4-2933 |
| Max RAM (official) | 64 GB | 64 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) | Not measured yet | Not measured yet |
| Spec confidence | Widely confirmed | Widely confirmed |
Which one for which job
OptiPlex 3080 Micro
Upgrades: 2× DDR4-2666 SODIMM (max 64 GB official), 1× M.2 2280 NVMe + 1× 2.5" SATA.
M70q Gen 1
Upgrades: 2× DDR4-2933 SODIMM (max 64 GB official), 1× M.2 2280 NVMe + 1× 2.5" SATA.
OptiPlex 3080 Micro detailsM70q Gen 1 details
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