Rankings
The GMKtec M5 Ultra Mini PC delivers desktop-class performance in a tiny chassis, featuring an 8-core Ryzen 7 APU, dual 2.5 Gbps LAN, and triple-8K display capability. It's highly expandable and quiet, but limited to PCIe 3.0 storage and may throttle under heavy sustained loads.
A refreshed OptiPlex 5060 MT with an i5-8500, 16 GB DDR4 and a 500 GB SSD, offering strong performance in a surprisingly light package. It includes Wi-Fi 6E but still uses a proprietary power supply that can restrict GPU upgrades.
The OptiPlex 5060 MT is a business-oriented mini-tower with a solid 8th-gen i5, 16 GB DDR4 and dual storage. It offers good upgrade potential but its proprietary power supply and lack of HDMI can be limiting.
The Beelink EQR6 Mini PC packs a desktop-class Ryzen 5 6600U and 24 GB of LPDDR5 RAM into a tiny chassis, offering dual-4K HDMI, strong networking and a quiet cooling system, but its soldered memory and lack of video-capable USB-C limit future upgrades.
The Dell OptiPlex 3060 is a reliable business desktop with a solid six-core CPU, generous RAM and a fast 1 TB SSD. It excels in office environments but lacks dedicated graphics and modern I/O like Thunderbolt.
The GMKtec Mini PC G3S (N95) offers a compact, budget-friendly desktop with an Intel N95 processor, dual 4K HDMI, and generous storage expandability up to 9 TB. It's ideal for office, education, and home media use, though limited RAM capacity and older Wi-Fi keep it from being future-proof.
The KAMRUI Pinova P2 Mini PC is a compact, budget-friendly system powered by a Ryzen 3 4300U, offering 16 GB RAM, a 512 GB SSD, and rare triple-4K display capability. It excels in connectivity and upgrade flexibility, but its integrated graphics and single-channel memory limit demanding tasks.
The Dell OptiPlex 7060 SFF is a compact business desktop with a powerful 6-core i7 CPU, ample RAM and storage options, and strong expandability for low-profile graphics. It offers enterprise-grade manageability but is limited by a modest 200 W PSU and a lack of native HDMI.
The Dell OptiPlex 3050 SFF is a compact business desktop offering up to 32 GB DDR4 RAM, dual storage, and support for low-profile GPUs, making it suitable for office environments. Its low power draw and quiet operation are strengths, but the limited 180 W PSU and lack of built-in Wi-Fi restrict its upgrade potential.
The Dell OptiPlex 5060 SFF delivers solid hexa-core performance, a rich set of ports and easy upgrade paths in a compact chassis, but it lacks HDMI and its 200 W PSU restricts high-end GPU options.
The Dell OptiPlex 7010 is a refurbished business desktop with a 3rd-gen i5 CPU, 8 GB DDR3 RAM, and a 500 GB HDD, aimed at budget-conscious office users. It offers solid build quality, modular upgrade options, and low power draw, but its aging components limit suitability for demanding workloads.
The Dell OptiPlex 9020 is a versatile business desktop from 2013 offering a range of form factors, a 4-core i5 CPU, and solid expandability. While reliable and easy to service, its legacy DDR3 platform and lack of NVMe storage keep it from meeting current high-performance expectations.
The HP ProDesk 600 G1 SFF is a compact business desktop with a 4-core i5-4570 CPU, 8 GB DDR3 RAM and a 500 GB HDD, offering upgrade flexibility in a small footprint for office and legacy environments.
The M5 Plus offers a solid desktop-class CPU, dual 2.5 GbE LAN and triple-4K display capability, making it a good choice for productivity and media, but thermal and Wi-Fi reliability issues require attention.
| Attribute | | | | | | | | | | Dell OptiPlex 3050 | | | | | |
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4 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 8best | 6 | 8best | 6 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8best | 4 | |
4 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 6 | 16best | 6 | 4 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 16best | 4 | |
16 GB | 32 GBbest | 8 GB | 8 GB | 8 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 24 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
2.7 GHz | 3 GHz | 3.2 GHzbest | 3.2 GHzbest | — | — | 3.1 GHz | 2 GHz | 3 GHz | 3.2 GHzbest | 3.2 GHzbest | 2.9 GHz | 3 GHz | — | 3.2 GHzbest | |
512 GB | 1,024 GBbest | 500 GB | 500 GB | 256 GB | 512 GB | 500 GB | 512 GB | 500 GB | 256 GB | 256 GB | 500 GB | 512 GB | 512 GB | 500 GB | |
— | 1.7 GB | — | — | — | — | — | 2 GBbest | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
3.7 GHz | 4.1 GHz | 3.6 GHz | 3.6 GHz | 3.4 GHz | 4.4 GHz | 4.3 GHz | 4.5 GHz | 4.1 GHz | 3.6 GHz | 4.6 GHzbest | 4.5 GHz | 4.1 GHz | 4.5 GHz | 3.6 GHz | |
3,200 MHzbest | 2,666 MHz | — | 1,600 MHz | 3,200 MHzbest | 3,200 MHzbest | 2,400 MHz | 3,200 MHzbest | 2,400 MHz | 2,133 MHz | 2,666 MHz | — | 2,666 MHz | — | 1,600 MHz |
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Graphics(2) | |||||||||||||||
GPU Model | AMD Radeon Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | — | Intel HD Graphics 2500 | Intel UHD Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | AMD Radeon Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | Intel HD Graphics 530 | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | AMD Radeon 660M | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | — | — |
GPU VRAM (GB) | — | 1.7 GB | — | — | — | — | — | 2 GB | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Memory(3) | |||||||||||||||
RAM Capacity (GB) | 16 GB | 32 GB | 8 GB | 8 GB | 8 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 24 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 8 GB |
RAM Type | DDR4 SO-DIMM | DDR4 | DDR3 | DDR3 SDRAM | DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR4 SO-DIMM | DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR4 | LPDDR5 | DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR3/DDR3L |
RAM Speed (MHz) | 3200 MHz | 2666 MHz | — | 1600 MHz | 3200 MHz | 3200 MHz | 2400 MHz | 3200 MHz | 2400 MHz | 2133 MHz | 2666 MHz | — | 2666 MHz | — | 1600 MHz |
Processor(6) | |||||||||||||||
CPU Cores | 4 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 4 |
CPU Threads | 4 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 6 | 16 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 16 | 4 |
Base Clock (GHz) | 2.7 GHz | 3.0 GHz | 3.2 GHz | 3.2 GHz | — | — | 3.1 GHz | 2.0 GHz | 3.0 GHz | 3.2 GHz | 3.20 GHz | 2.9 GHz | 3.0 GHz | — | 3.2 GHz |
Boost Clock (GHz) | 3.7 GHz | 4.1 GHz | 3.6 GHz | 3.6 GHz | 3.4 GHz | 4.4 GHz | 4.3 GHz | 4.5 GHz | 4.1 GHz | 3.6 GHz | 4.60 GHz | 4.5 GHz | 4.1 GHz | 4.5 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
CPU TDP (W) | 28 W | 65 W | 84 W | 65 W | 15 W | 45 W | 65 W | 35 W | 65 W | — | 65 W | 15 W | 65 W | — | 65 W |
CPU Model | AMD Ryzen 3 4300U | Intel Core i5-8500 | i5-4570 | Intel Core i5-3450 | Intel Alder Lake-N95 | Intel Core i5-12450H | Intel Core i5-8600 | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | Intel Core i5-8500 | Intel Core i5-6500 | Intel Core i7-8700 | AMD Ryzen 5 6600U | Intel Core i5-8500 | AMD Ryzen 7 5825U | Intel Core i5-4570 |
Power & Cooling(1) | |||||||||||||||
Power Supply Wattage (W) | 65 W | 260 W | 240 W | 180 W | 36 W | — | 260 W | 65 W | 260 W | 180 W | 200 W | 85 W | 200 W | 60 W | 240 W |
Warranty & Support(1) | |||||||||||||||
Warranty Period (years) | 2 years | 0.25 years | 0.25 years | 0.25 years | 1 years | — | — | 1 years | — | 0.25 years | 0.25 years | 1 years | 0.25 years | 1 years | — |
Physical(1) | |||||||||||||||
Weight (kg) | 0.85 kg | 5.39 kg | 5.44 kg | 13.16 kg | 0.26 kg | 1.47 kg | 7.93 kg | 0.528 kg | 0.51 kg | 5.14 kg | 5.25 kg | 0.93 kg | 5.25 kg | — | 6.486 kg |
Storage(3) | |||||||||||||||
Primary Storage Capacity (GB) | 512 GB | 1024 GB | 500 GB | 500 GB | 256 GB | 512 GB | 500 GB | 512 GB | 500 GB | 256 GB | 256 GB | 500 GB | 512 GB | 512 GB | 500 GB |
Primary Storage Type | SATA SSD | SSD | HDD | HDD | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD | SSD | NVMe SSD | SSD | SSD | NVMe M.2 SSD | NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | SSD | — | HDD |
M.2 Slots | 3 | 2 | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | — |
Connectivity(3) | |||||||||||||||
Wi‑Fi Standard | Wi‑Fi 6 | Wi‑Fi 6 | — | Wi‑Fi 5/6 | Wi‑Fi 5 | — | Wi‑Fi 6E | Wi‑Fi 6E | Wi‑Fi 6E | 802.11ac | Wi‑Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi‑Fi 6 | Wi‑Fi 6E | Wi‑Fi 6E | — |
Ethernet Speed (Gbps) | 1 Gbps | 1 Gbps | 1 Gbps | 1 Gbps | 1 Gbps | — | 1 Gbps | 2.5 Gbps | 1 Gbps | 1 Gbps | 1 Gbps | 1 Gbps | 1 Gbps | 2.5 Gbps | 1 Gbps |
USB 3.0 Ports | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | — | 5 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 4 |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praise the Pinova P2 for its value, triple-4K support, and solid connectivity, while noting the performance hit from single-channel RAM and the limitations of integrated graphics.
Everyday users highlight the silent operation, multi-monitor capability, and overall value, though they report occasional OS inconsistencies and wish for better graphics performance.
“Quiet operation - fans are barely audible under normal use”
“Value for money”
“Runs Windows 11 smoothly after SSD upgrade.”
Similar legacy platform; the 7060 offers newer CPU and faster NVMe storage.
Reviewers commend the OptiPlex 3060 for rock-solid stability, strong six-core performance and excellent value for business users.
Users appreciate the quick boot times, quiet operation and easy upgrades, though some note the lack of HDMI 2.0 and occasional BIOS quirks on refurbished units.
Professional reviewers at Itechguides and Hardware Corner praise the ProDesk 600 G1 SFF for its upgrade flexibility, noting that despite its 2013 launch it can still handle modern workloads when equipped with additional RAM and a SATA SSD.
Everyday users appreciate the compact design and reliability, but note the lack of M.2/NVMe support and limited power for GPU upgrades.
Professional reviewers praise the OptiPlex 7010's reliability and serviceability, while cautioning that the outdated CPU and DDR3 memory make it unsuitable for modern high-performance tasks.
Everyday users appreciate the ready-to-run Windows environment, quiet compact form factor, and value for office tasks, though some note fan noise and the aging processor.
Professional reviewers consider the G3S a value leader, highlighting its N95 processor that outperforms older low-power chips, the rare dual-4K HDMI capability, and generous storage expandability.
Everyday users rate the device highly, praising its fast boot times, quiet fan, clean Windows 11 installation, and space-saving VESA mount, while noting limited RAM, Wi-Fi 5, and lack of USB-C as drawbacks.
Professional reviewers praise its upgrade flexibility and tool-less chassis, while warning that the 260 W PSU can bottleneck higher-end graphics cards.
Users like the performance and quiet operation, but complain about missing Wi-Fi cards and the restrictive power supply.
Professional reviewers highlight the M5 Ultra's strong CPU performance, dual 2.5 Gbps Ethernet, and 8K display capability as standout features, positioning it as a compelling option for network appliances and compact workstations.
Everyday users praise the tiny footprint, quiet operation, and dual 2.5 Gbps LAN ports, while noting BIOS stability issues, occasional HDMI handshake quirks, and thermal throttling under full load.
Reviewers note the solid CPU performance, low power draw and quiet operation, while cautioning about the proprietary PSU and lack of HDMI.
Customers appreciate the fast performance and value, though some encounter non-functional units or need adapters for HDMI displays.
Professional reviewers describe the OptiPlex 3050 SFF as a workhorse for small offices and dense rack deployments, highlighting its serviceability, low power draw, and decent upgrade path, but caution that the 180 W PSU caps GPU performance and thermal design is modest.
Everyday users appreciate the tiny footprint, quiet operation, and ease of upgrading RAM or SSD, often buying refurbished units for excellent value, while frustrations include GPU heat and noise, lack of Wi-Fi, and Windows 11 support issues.
Professional reviewers praise its CPU performance and expandability while noting the limited power budget and lack of HDMI as drawbacks for graphics-intensive tasks.
Users appreciate the reliable performance and upgrade flexibility, but many complain about fan noise and the low-wattage power supply restricting GPU upgrades.
Professional reviewers highlight the EQR6's strong AMD Zen 3 CPU, dual-4K HDMI capability and quiet cooling, noting it as a compact workstation rather than a gaming machine.
Everyday users praise the mini PC for smooth multitasking, silent operation and suitability for home-theater or office setups, while complaining about the non-upgradeable RAM, lack of video-capable USB-C and occasional Wi-Fi reception issues.
Professional reviewers praise the OptiPlex 5060 SFF for its solid CPU performance, plentiful ports and tool-less upgradeability, while noting the lack of HDMI and the limited power budget of its proprietary 200 W PSU.
Users appreciate the quiet operation, compact size and smooth Windows 11 experience after upgrading RAM and storage, but frequently mention the missing HDMI, limited internal storage bays, and the low-quality keyboard and mouse.
Professional reviewers praise the M5 Plus for its desktop-class CPU, dual 2.5 GbE ports and triple 4K display capability, calling it a solid choice for productivity, media streaming and light virtualization.
Everyday users appreciate fast boot times, quiet typical operation and reliable networking, while recurring complaints focus on Wi-Fi overheating, noisy top fan and occasional SSD/display issues.
Professional reviewers commend its durability and manageability but criticize the dated CPU and lack of modern memory and storage technologies.
Users value its reliability and upgrade friendliness, yet many note the aging hardware and wish for newer connectivity options.
