EliteDesk 800 G5 Mini vs EliteDesk 800 G6 Mini
Is the EliteDesk 800 G6 Mini worth the upgrade over the EliteDesk 800 G5 Mini? The differences that matter for a home server:
- EliteDesk 800 G6 Mini officially supports 64 GB of RAM versus 32 GB, useful if you plan several VMs.
- The top CPU option in EliteDesk 800 G6 Mini has 16 threads versus 8 in EliteDesk 800 G5 Mini.
Full spec comparison
| Spec | EliteDesk 800 G5 Mini | EliteDesk 800 G6 Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2020 |
| CPU generations | 9th gen (Coffee Lake Refresh) | 10th gen (Comet Lake) |
| Most threads | 8 | 16 |
| Chipset | Q370 | Q470 |
| Memory type | DDR4-2666 | DDR4-2933 |
| Max RAM (official) | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| M.2 NVMe slots | 2 | 2 |
| 2.5" bays | 1 | 1 |
| PCIe expansion | None | None |
| Onboard NIC | Intel I219-LM | Intel I219-LM |
| Second NIC option | HP Flex IO module | HP Flex IO module |
| 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 | 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
EliteDesk 800 G5 Mini
Upgrades: 2× DDR4-2666 SODIMM (max 32 GB official), 2× M.2 2280 NVMe + 1× 2.5" SATA, HP Flex IO module.
EliteDesk 800 G6 Mini
Upgrades: 2× DDR4-2933 SODIMM (max 64 GB official), 2× M.2 2280 NVMe + 1× 2.5" SATA, HP Flex IO module.
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