EliteDesk 800 G3 Mini vs OptiPlex 7050 Micro
Which 7th-gen box for a first home server? The differences that matter for a home server:
- EliteDesk 800 G3 Mini has a built-in path to a second network port (HP Flex IO module); on OptiPlex 7050 Micro you would need a USB adapter.
- Onboard Ethernet differs: EliteDesk 800 G3 Mini uses Intel I219-LM, OptiPlex 7050 Micro uses Intel I219-V.
Full spec comparison
| Spec | EliteDesk 800 G3 Mini | OptiPlex 7050 Micro |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2017 |
| CPU generations | 6th gen (Skylake) / 7th gen (Kaby Lake) | 6th gen (Skylake) / 7th gen (Kaby Lake) |
| Most threads | 8 | 8 |
| Chipset | Q270 | 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 | Intel I219-LM | Intel I219-V |
| Second NIC option | HP Flex IO module | 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) | about 12 W at the wall (ServeTheHome, Quad-core Core i5-7500T, 65 W adapter) | 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
EliteDesk 800 G3 Mini
Upgrades: 2× DDR4-2400 SODIMM (max 32 GB official), 1× M.2 2280 NVMe + 1× 2.5" SATA, HP Flex IO module.
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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