Dell OptiPlex 7040 SFF Black
Dell
35 Overall Score
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Lenovo ThinkCentre M710Q Black 2017
Lenovo
74 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Dell OptiPlex 7040 SFF Black
No customer feedback yet
Lenovo ThinkCentre M710Q Black 2017
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
Scores
Business
Compact
Home Office
Developer
Workstation
Creator
Ai Llm
Gaming
Specifications
| Dell OptiPlex 7040 SFF | Lenovo ThinkCentre M710Q | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | 3.2GHz | Intel Core i5 12400T★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Frequency | 3.2 GHz | 3.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB | 18 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Intel HD graphics | Intel HD Graphics |
| Type | — | integrated★ |
| VRAM | — | 48 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | — | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR3 | DDR4★ |
| Storage 1 | 128 GB | 256 GB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage 2 | — | 500 GB★ |
| Storage 2 Type | — | HDD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | mini |
| Weight | — | 7.94 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 4★ |
| USB Ports | 10★ | 6 |
| HDMI | 1 HDMI 1.4 | HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | 2 Display Port 1.2 | DisplayPort |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11g | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.2★ |
| Ethernet | 10/100/1000Mbps | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 10 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
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
Lenovo ThinkCentre M710Q Black 2017
- Strong gpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong port selection (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong reliability (69th percentile)
- Strong social proof (67th percentile)
- Below average ram (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Lenovo ThinkCentre M710Q
Scores 74 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 15 of 25 specs.
