Dell OptiPlex 7040 SFF Black
Dell
35 Overall Score
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MSI Cubi NUC 1MG-295US Black 2025
MSI
63 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Dell OptiPlex 7040 SFF Black
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MSI Cubi NUC 1MG-295US Black 2025
78 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
The MSI Cubi NUC 1MG is a compact and quiet mini desktop with excellent connectivity, including dual 2.5GbE LAN, Thunderbolt 4, and HDMI ports. It handles everyday tasks like web browsing, streaming, and office work smoothly, but the Intel Core 3-100U processor can be overwhelmed under heavy loads, and initial setup may involve high CPU usage and bloatware. Upgradability is decent with accessible RAM and storage slots, making it a solid choice for light productivity or home server use.
Pros
- Compact and quiet form factor
- Excellent connectivity (dual 2.5GbE, Thunderbolt 4, HDMI)
- User-upgradable RAM and storage
- VESA mount included
- Good for light productivity and streaming
Cons
- Underpowered processor for heavy tasks
- High CPU usage and bloatware out of the box
- Limited gaming capability
- Slow included NVMe drive
- MSI telemetry and Norton 360 preinstalled
Processor performance 5
Connectivity 4
Form factor 4
Gaming capability 3
Upgradability 4
Bloatware and telemetry 2
Scores
Compact
Home Office
Business
Developer
Creator
Gaming
Workstation
Ai Llm
Specifications
| Dell OptiPlex 7040 SFF | MSI Cubi NUC 1MG-295US | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | 3.2GHz | Intel Core 3 100U★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 4 | 6★ |
| Frequency | 3.2 GHz | 3.3 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB | 10 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Intel HD graphics | Intel Graphics★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | — | discrete |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR3 | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 128 GB | 500 GB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | mini |
| PSU | — | 120W★ |
| Weight | — | 0.63 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 2★ |
| USB Ports | 10★ | 4 |
| Thunderbolt | — | 2 x Thunderbolt |
| HDMI | 1 HDMI 1.4 | 2 x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | 2 Display Port 1.2 | 0 |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11g | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | 10/100/1000Mbps | 2.5GbE |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 10 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Dell OptiPlex 7040 SFF Black
- Strong port selection (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong reliability (69th percentile)
- Below average storage (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average cpu (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average ram (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average gpu (14th percentile)14th %ile
MSI Cubi NUC 1MG-295US Black 2025
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong port selection (78th percentile)
- Below average cpu (31st percentile)
Verdict
Winner: MSI Cubi NUC 1MG-295US
Scores 63 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 15 of 24 specs.