Dell OptiPlex 5060 2018, Core i5-8500, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black
Equipped with a 6-core Intel Core i5-8500 and 32GB of DDR4 RAM, this compact desktop handles heavy multitasking and 4K media playback without stuttering. The 1TB SSD provides fast boot times and ample local storage for large project files, while the small form factor saves desk space in tight work environments. This refurbished system is best for budget-conscious office workers and home users who need a reliable, multi-display workstation for data analysis and content management.
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong port selection (84th percentile) 84th
- Strong user sentiment (76th percentile) 76th
- Strong reliability (70th percentile) 70th
Cons
- Below average cpu (30th percentile)
What owners think
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | Intel Core i5-8500 |
| Cores | 6 |
| Frequency | 3.0 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 9 MB |
Graphics
| GPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| Type | Integrated |
| VRAM Type | Shared |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 |
| Storage | 1 TB |
| Storage Type | SSD |
Build
| Form Factor | sff |
| Weight | 3.7 kg / 8.2 lbs |
Connectivity
| USB-C Ports | 1 |
| USB Ports | 9 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort |
| Wi-Fi | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | USB Dongle |
| Ethernet | 10/100/1000 |
System
| OS | Windows 11 Pro |
vs Competition
| Spec | Dell OptiPlex 5060 | Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra | Lenovo Legion 90YA003GUS | HP OMEN GT16-0364 | MSI Aegis Z2 C7NVP-1449US | iBUYPOWER Element EBI7N5701 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i5-8500 | Apple M3 Ultra | Intel Core Ultra 7 265F | AMD Ryzen 7 8700F | AMD Ryzen 7 7700 | Intel Core Ultra 7 265F |
| RAM (GB) | 32 | 96 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Storage (GB) | 1024 | 1024 | 1024 | 1024 | 1024 | 2048 |
| GPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | Apple M3 Ultra 60-core | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 |
| Form Factor | sff | sff | mid-tower | mid-tower | mid-tower | mid-tower |
| Psu W | - | - | 500 | 850 | 750 | 750 |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | macOS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | CPU | GPU | RAM | Ports | Storage | User Sentiment | Reliability | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dell OptiPlex 5060 | 29.9 | 35.7 | 64.1 | 84.2 | 53.7 | 75.7 | 70 | 47.2 |
| Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra Compare | 99.7 | 76 | 95.7 | 93.8 | 53.7 | 94.9 | 99.3 | 86.3 |
| Lenovo Legion 90YA003GUS Compare | 90.8 | 81.9 | 81.8 | 93.2 | 69.1 | 94.9 | 70 | 99.9 |
| HP OMEN GT16-0364 Compare | 69.8 | 89.2 | 87.3 | 98 | 53.7 | 98.5 | 70 | 99.1 |
| MSI Aegis Z2 C7NVP-1449US Compare | 74.8 | 89.2 | 87.3 | 93.8 | 69.1 | 94.9 | 37.4 | 83 |
| iBUYPOWER Element EBI7N5701 Compare | 90.8 | 89.2 | 78.1 | 98 | 90.2 | 94.9 | 27.3 | 99.1 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Usage Scores
- Overall66.3
- AI/LLM23.8
- Gaming13.8
- Portability64.5
- Creator24.4
- Business64.6
- Developer55.3
- Home Office65.5
- Workstation50.8
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