Dell OptiPlex 3020 vs Minisforum DeskMini UM880 Plus
Dell OptiPlex 3020, Core i5-4590, 8GB, 512GB SSD, Black
Dell
11 Overall Score
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Minisforum DeskMini UM880 Plus 2025, Ryzen 7 255, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
Minisforum
74 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Dell OptiPlex 3020, Core i5-4590, 8GB, 512GB SSD, Black
No customer feedback yet
Minisforum DeskMini UM880 Plus 2025, Ryzen 7 255, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
88 out of 100 low confidence 5 reviews
The MINISFORUM mini PCs receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their powerful performance, silent operation, and compact design. Users highlight excellent build quality, easy setup, and responsive customer support, with one reviewer noting a quick repair turnaround. A minor drawback is the Mediatek WiFi card lacking Linux support, requiring a USB adapter.
Pros
- Powerful performance
- Silent operation
- Compact and elegant design
- Excellent build quality
- Easy setup
Cons
- Mediatek WiFi card not supported on Linux
- No dedicated travel case available
Performance 5
Noise level 4
Build quality 4
Design 4
Customer support 2
Wifi compatibility 1
Scores
Home Office
Compact
Developer
Business
Workstation
Ai Llm
Creator
Gaming
Specifications
| Dell OptiPlex 3020 | Minisforum DeskMini UM880 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | 3.2GHz | AMD Ryzen 7 255★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 4 | 8★ |
| Frequency | 3.3 GHz | 3.8 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 16 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel HD Graphics 4600 | AMD Radeon 780M★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | — | integrated★ |
| VRAM | — | 2 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | — | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR3 | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | mini |
| PSU | — | 120W★ |
| Weight | — | 1.41 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 1★ |
| USB Ports | — | 4★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | — | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | — | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.2★ |
| Ethernet | — | 2.5GbE |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 10 Pro | Windows |
Pros & Cons
Dell OptiPlex 3020, Core i5-4590, 8GB, 512GB SSD, Black
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average port selection (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average ram (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average cpu (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average gpu (17th percentile)17th %ile
Minisforum DeskMini UM880 Plus 2025, Ryzen 7 255, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong ram (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong port selection (65th percentile)
- Below average reliability (12th percentile)12th %ile
Pricing
Dell OptiPlex 3020, Core i5-4590, 8GB, 512GB SSD, Black
Minisforum DeskMini UM880 Plus 2025, Ryzen 7 255, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Minisforum DeskMini UM880 Plus
Scores 74 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 26 specs.