Dell OptiPlex 7050 Micro
Score: 49/100
GMKtec M5 PLUS
Score: 80/100Rankings
The GMKtec Nucbox M5 Plus packs an AMD Ryzen 7 5825U into a compact metal chassis with dual 2.5 GbE LAN, Wi-Fi 6E and triple-4K display support, offering solid productivity performance but suffers from Wi-Fi overheating and fan noise.
The Dell OptiPlex 7050 Micro is an ultra-compact business desktop that packs a 6th-gen Intel Core i5-6500T, up to 32 GB DDR4 RAM and dual storage options into a VESA-mountable chassis. It delivers reliable office performance, dual 4K display support, and enterprise-grade security while consuming low power.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
4 | 8best | |
16 GBbest | 16 GBbest | |
4 | 16best | |
2.5 GHzbest | — | |
3.1 GHz | 4.5 GHzbest | |
256 GB | 512 GBbest | |
1 Gbps | 2.5 Gbpsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 35 W | 15 Wbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(4) | ||
CPU Cores | 4 | 8 |
CPU Threads | 4 | 16 |
Boost Clock (GHz) | 3.1 GHz | 4.5 GHz |
CPU TDP (W) | 35 W | 15 W |
Storage(1) | ||
Storage Capacity (GB) | 256 GB | 512 GB |
Connectivity(3) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | Wi‑Fi 802.11ac | Wi‑Fi 6E |
Bluetooth Version | 4.2 | 5.2 |
Ethernet Speed (Gbps) | 1 Gbps | 2.5 Gbps |
Power & Warranty(2) | ||
Power Adapter Wattage (W) | 65 W | 60 W |
Warranty Period (months) | 3 months | 12 months |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers highlight the OptiPlex 7050 Micro as a solid, secure, and manageable business machine that delivers full-size desktop performance in a tiny footprint, praising its quiet operation and dual 4K capability while noting the older CPU generation and lack of integrated Wi-Fi as minor drawbacks.
Everyday users consistently praise the tiny form factor, clean aesthetic when wall-mounted, and dependable day-to-day performance, while recurring complaints focus on occasional overheating, the need for an extra Wi-Fi card, and the limited upgradeability of RAM and storage.
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 the fast boot times, quiet operation in typical use, and reliable networking, while recurring complaints focus on Wi-Fi module overheating, a noisy top fan, and occasional SSD detection or display flicker issues.
“small size and clean look when mounted behind monitors”
“smooth performance for web browsing, Office apps, and video conferencing”
“overheating under load”
