Dell OptiPlex 7040 2015, Core i5-6400T, 16GB, 256GB SSD
The Intel Core i5-6400T processor and 16GB DDR4 RAM provide capable multitasking for office applications in a 1.36kg chassis that mounts behind a monitor. This certified refurbished unit offers Windows 11 Pro and essential business connectivity via DisplayPort and HDMI at a low entry cost. It is best for office administrators and call center staff who need a compact, reliable desktop for web-based tools and document processing.
CPU Intel Core i5 6400T
RAM 16 GB
Storage 256 GB
GPU Radeon Graphics
Form Factor mini
OS Windows 11 Pro
48 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong gpu (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile) 93rd
- Strong reliability (70th percentile) 70th
Cons
- Below average cpu (7th percentile)
- Below average storage (13th percentile)
- Below average port selection (18th percentile)
- Below average ram (32nd percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | Intel Core i5 6400T |
| Cores | 4 |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB |
Graphics
| Type | Integrated |
| VRAM | 48 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6 |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 |
| Storage | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD |
Build
| Form Factor | mini |
| Weight | 1.4 kg / 3.0 lbs |
Connectivity
| HDMI | ✓ |
| DisplayPort | DP |
| Wi-Fi | ✓ |
System
| OS | Windows 11 Pro |
vs Competition
| Spec | Dell OptiPlex 7040 | HP Elite Mini 800 G9 | Minisforum DeskMini UM880 Plus | Lenovo ThinkCentre M710Q | AWOW MGI9 Mini PC MGI9 | MSI Cubi NUC 1MG-295US |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i5 6400T | Intel Core i7 14700 | AMD Ryzen 7 255 | Intel Core i7 6700T | Intel Core i9 11900H | Intel Core 3 100U |
| RAM (GB) | 16 | 16 | 32 | 16 | 32 | 16 |
| Storage (GB) | 256 | 1024 | 1024 | 756 | 1024 | 500 |
| GPU | Radeon Graphics | Intel UHD 770 Graphics | AMD Radeon 780M | Intel HD Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics for 11th Gen Intel Processors | Intel Graphics |
| Form Factor | mini | mini | mini | mini | mini | mini |
| Psu W | - | 120 | 120 | - | - | 120 |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro | Windows | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | CPU | GPU | RAM | Ports | Storage | Reliability | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dell OptiPlex 7040 | 7 | 99.2 | 31.6 | 18.3 | 12.9 | 70 | 93.3 |
| HP Elite Mini 800 G9 Compare | 82.6 | 45 | 46.1 | 58.8 | 69 | 70 | 87.9 |
| Minisforum DeskMini UM880 Plus Compare | 65.2 | 63.1 | 81.8 | 65.3 | 53.6 | 11.6 | 94.3 |
| Lenovo ThinkCentre M710Q Compare | 20.2 | 99.2 | 31.6 | 96.1 | 45.4 | 70 | 81 |
| AWOW MGI9 Mini PC MGI9 Compare | 50.7 | 35.6 | 64.1 | 68.9 | 69 | 11.6 | 87.9 |
| MSI Cubi NUC 1MG-295US Compare | 36.5 | 35.6 | 51.4 | 76.4 | 35.9 | 37.3 | 96.4 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Price History
Usage Scores
- Overall47.9
- AI/LLM23.3
- Gaming17.3
- Portability45.4
- Creator22.9
- Business52.8
- Developer34.5
- Home Office43.5
- Workstation41
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