Lenovo ThinkCentre M710Q vs Dell Optiplex 7020

Lenovo ThinkCentre M710Q 2017, Core i7-6700T, 16GB, 256GB SSD + 500GB HDD, Luna Grey

Lenovo ThinkCentre M710Q 2017, Core i7-6700T, 16GB, 256GB SSD + 500GB HDD, Luna Grey

Lenovo
72 Overall Score
vs
Dell Optiplex 7020, Core i5-4570, 8GB, 512GB SSD, Black

Dell Optiplex 7020, Core i5-4570, 8GB, 512GB SSD, Black

Dell
28 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Lenovo ThinkCentre M710Q 2017, Core i7-6700T, 16GB, 256GB SSD + 500GB HDD, Luna Grey

83 out of 100 medium confidence 16 reviews

The Lenovo ThinkCentre mini desktop is generally well-liked for its compact size, value for money, and ease of setup. Verified buyers report it works well for office tasks, video editing, and streaming, though it is not suitable for modern gaming. A few negative reviews mention missing accessories like a keyboard or mouse, and occasional sleep/wake issues or freezing after updates.

Pros
  • Compact and space-saving design
  • Good value for money
  • Easy setup with Windows 11
  • Solid for office and creative tasks
  • Easy to dismantle and upgrade
Cons
  • Not suitable for modern gaming
  • Missing accessories in some units
  • Sleep/wake issues reported
  • Freezing after updates
  • Slow performance noted by some
👍 Value for money 7
👍 Compactness 5
🤔 Performance 8
👎 Gaming capability 4
👎 Accessories and cables 4
🤔 Reliability and stability 6

Dell Optiplex 7020, Core i5-4570, 8GB, 512GB SSD, Black

No customer feedback yet

Scores

Compact
Lenovo
80
Dell
30
Business
Lenovo
71
Dell
36
Home Office
Lenovo
66
Dell
31
Workstation
Lenovo
54
Dell
17
Developer
Lenovo
53
Dell
19
Creator
Lenovo
29
Dell
8
Ai Llm
Lenovo
27
Dell
8
Gaming
Lenovo
20
Dell
4

Specifications

Lenovo ThinkCentre M710QDell Optiplex 7020
Processor
CPU*Intel Core i7 6700T★Intel Core i5 4th Gen
CPU Multi-Core Score
6,975
5,224
Cores44
Frequency3.4 GHz★3.2 GHz
L3 Cache8 MB★6 MB
Graphics
GPUIntel HD GraphicsIntel HD Integrated
Typeintegrated★—
VRAM48 GB★—
VRAM TypeGDDR6★—
Memory & Storage
RAM16 GB★8 GB
RAM GenerationDDR4★DDR3
Storage 1256 GB512 GB★
Storage 1 TypeSSDSSD
Storage 2500 GB★—
Storage 2 TypeHDD★—
Build
Form Factorminisff
Weight2.43 kg—
Connectivity
USB-C Ports4★—
USB Ports6★—
HDMIHDMI 2.1HDMI
DisplayPortDisplayPort—
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E★—
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2★—
EthernetGigabit Ethernet—
System
OSWindows 11 ProWindows 10 Pro

Pros & Cons

Lenovo ThinkCentre M710Q 2017, Core i7-6700T, 16GB, 256GB SSD + 500GB HDD, Luna Grey

  • Strong gpu (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong port selection (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
  • Strong reliability (70th percentile)
  • Below average cpu (20th percentile)20th %ile
  • Below average ram (32nd percentile)

Dell Optiplex 7020, Core i5-4570, 8GB, 512GB SSD, Black

  • Strong reliability (70th percentile)
  • Below average gpu (8th percentile)8th %ile
  • Below average ram (9th percentile)9th %ile
  • Below average cpu (11th percentile)11th %ile
  • Below average port selection (13th percentile)13th %ile

Verdict

★ Winner: Lenovo ThinkCentre M710Q

Scores 72 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 15 of 25 specs.

Lenovo ThinkCentre M710Q Better at:

Ai LlmGamingCompactCreatorBusinessDeveloperHome OfficeWorkstation