Beelink SER5
Score: 71/100
Dell OptiPlex Gaming i5
Score: 70/100Rankings
The Beelink SER5 Mini PC delivers a compact Zen 3 Ryzen 5 5500U, 16 GB DDR4 RAM and 500 GB NVMe SSD, supporting up to three 4K displays and low power draw. Ideal for office, media and light gaming, it lacks a dedicated GPU and DDR5 support.
The Dell RGB Gaming Desktop is a renewed, budget-friendly bundle that combines a mid-range i5 CPU, entry-level GT 1030 GPU, 16 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD and a 24-inch Full HD monitor with RGB-lit peripherals. It offers solid everyday performance and attractive aesthetics, but its modest GPU and occasional missing accessories keep it from higher-end gaming.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
— | 2 GBbest | |
6best | 4 | |
12best | 4 | |
16 GBbest | 16 GBbest | |
2.1 GHz | 3.1 GHzbest | |
4 GHz | 4.1 GHzbest | |
500 GB | 512 GBbest | |
3,200 MHzbest | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Graphics(1) | ||
GPU Model | AMD Radeon Vega 7 | GeForce GT 1030 |
Processor(5) | ||
CPU Model | AMD Ryzen 5 5500U | Intel Core i5 |
CPU Cores | 6 | 4 |
CPU Threads | 12 | 4 |
CPU Base Clock (GHz) | 2.1 GHz | 3.1 GHz |
CPU Boost Clock (GHz) | 4.0 GHz | 4.1 GHz |
Storage(2) | ||
Primary Storage Type | NVMe SSD | SSD |
Primary Storage Capacity (GB) | 500 GB | 512 GB |
Power & Cooling(1) | ||
Power Supply Wattage (W) | 65 W | 350 W |
Physical(1) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.439 kg | 5.44 kg |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Reviewers commend the SER5's price-to-performance, triple-4K support and low power draw, while noting limited interfaces and integrated graphics.
Users consistently commend the SER5's value, quiet operation, and upgrade path, especially for multi-monitor setups.
Professional reviewers acknowledge that Dell's refurbished RGB Gaming Desktop delivers solid build quality and a worthwhile price for entry-level gaming and productivity, though the low-end GPU and older CPU options make it unsuitable for demanding AAA games or heavy content-creation workloads.
Everyday users praise the ready-to-use experience, value for money and quiet operation, but repeatedly complain about missing cables, intermittent Wi-Fi and under-lit keyboards.
“Incredible value - solid performance for the price.”
“Easy to upgrade - added a 2TB SSD and extra RAM in minutes.”
“Runs 4K triple monitors flawlessly for trading and coding.”
