Dell OptiPlex 3070, Core i5-9500, 16GB, 500GB SSD + 1TB HDD, Black
A 9th Gen Intel Core i5-9500 processor and 16GB of DDR4 RAM provide lag-free multitasking for office productivity, while the dual 500GB SSD and 1TB HDD storage configuration offers both speed and capacity. This refurbished small form factor desktop comes pre-installed with Windows 11 Pro and includes modern connectivity like Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth for a clutter-free workspace. It is best for budget-conscious home office workers and students who need a reliable, compact PC for web browsing, document editing, and media streaming.
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong gpu (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong storage (79th percentile) 79th
- Strong reliability (70th percentile) 70th
- Strong port selection (67th percentile) 67th
Cons
- Below average ram (32nd percentile)
- Below average cpu (32nd percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.
- Q1 202678/100
Buyers praised the PC's speed, condition, and value, but one user struggled with the Windows 11 upgrade and reverted to Windows 10.
- Fast boot times and overall speed praised by multiple buyers.
- Excellent cosmetic condition, often described as like new.
- One user had upgrade issues with Windows 11, reverting to Windows 10.
- Good value with included accessories and upgradeable components.
- Q3 202567/100
Buyers found the PC affordable and capable for Windows 11, but one noted it requires upgrades to match pricier models.
- Affordable upgrade for Windows 11, good value.
- Needs upgrades; better options for slightly more.
- Solid performance, exceeds expectations for price.
- Sellers are honest and reliable.
Based on 14 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | Intel Core i5-9500 |
| Cores | 6 |
| Frequency | 3.0 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 9 MB |
Graphics
| GPU | Intel HD Graphics |
| Type | Integrated |
| VRAM | 48 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6 |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 500 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD |
| Storage 2 | 1 TB |
| Storage 2 Type | HDD |
Build
| Form Factor | sff |
| PSU | 200 |
| Weight | 5.3 kg / 11.6 lbs |
Connectivity
| USB Ports | 8 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.0b |
| DisplayPort | 1x Display Port 1.4 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
System
| OS | Windows 11 Pro |
vs Competition
| Spec | Dell OptiPlex 3070 | Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra | Lenovo T Series Towers Legion Tower 5a Gen 10 | HP OMEN GT16-0364 | CLX SET TGMSETRTU5204BM | MSI Aegis ZS2 A9NVP-1407US |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i5-9500 | Apple M3 Ultra | AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D | AMD Ryzen 7 8700F | Intel Core i9 14900KF | AMD Ryzen 9 9900X |
| RAM (GB) | 16 | 96 | 32 | 32 | 64 | 32 |
| Storage (GB) | 1524 | 1024 | 4096 | 1024 | 8192 | 2048 |
| GPU | Intel HD Graphics | Apple M3 Ultra 60-core | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 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 | 200 | - | 850 | 850 | 850 | 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 | Reliability | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dell OptiPlex 3070 | 32 | 99.2 | 31.7 | 67.4 | 78.9 | 70 | 48 |
| Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra Compare | 99.7 | 76 | 95.7 | 93.8 | 53.7 | 99.3 | 86.3 |
| Lenovo T Series Towers Legion Tower 5a Gen 10 Compare | 73.5 | 93.1 | 78.1 | 88.4 | 98.2 | 70 | 100 |
| HP OMEN GT16-0364 Compare | 69.8 | 89.3 | 87.2 | 97.9 | 53.7 | 70 | 99.1 |
| CLX SET TGMSETRTU5204BM Compare | 94.9 | 89.3 | 96.5 | 84.2 | 99.2 | 11.6 | 94.8 |
| MSI Aegis ZS2 A9NVP-1407US Compare | 92.5 | 89.3 | 87.2 | 90.4 | 82.9 | 37.3 | 99.6 |
Usage Scores
- Overall60.9
- AI/LLM26
- Gaming17.6
- Portability48.4
- Creator26.3
- Business54.1
- Developer49.2
- Home Office56
- Workstation48.9
A full written review is coming soon. The specs, scores, prices and charts above are always up to date.
