Dell OptiPlex 3020 Tiny vs Lenovo ThinkCentre M710Q
Dell OptiPlex 3020 Tiny, Core i3, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Black
Lenovo ThinkCentre M710Q 2017, Core i7-6700T, 16GB, 256GB SSD + 500GB HDD, Luna Grey
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Dell OptiPlex 3020 Tiny, Core i3, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Black
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Lenovo ThinkCentre M710Q 2017, Core i7-6700T, 16GB, 256GB SSD + 500GB HDD, Luna Grey
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
Scores
Specifications
| Dell OptiPlex 3020 Tiny | Lenovo ThinkCentre M710Q | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Intel 4th Generation Core i3 | Intel Core i7 6700T★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 2 | 4★ |
| Frequency | 3.1 GHz | 3.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 8 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Intel HD Graphics 4400★ | Intel HD Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 48 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | — | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR3 | DDR4★ |
| Storage 1 | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage 2 | — | 500 GB★ |
| Storage 2 Type | — | HDD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | mini |
| Weight | — | 2.43 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 4★ |
| USB Ports | 6 | 6 |
| HDMI | 0x HDMI | HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort | DisplayPort |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.2★ |
| Ethernet | 1 Ethernet port | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Dell OptiPlex 3020 Tiny, Core i3, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Black
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average cpu (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average ram (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average storage (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average gpu (17th percentile)17th %ile
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)
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 72 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 14 of 26 specs.