Dell OptiPlex 3040 vs Minisforum DeskMini UM880 Plus
Dell OptiPlex 3040 2015, Core i5-6500, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Black
Minisforum DeskMini UM880 Plus 2025, Ryzen 7 255, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
What Buyers Say
Dell OptiPlex 3040 2015, Core i5-6500, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Black
The Dell OptiPlex 3040 SFF is widely praised as an affordable, compact desktop that delivers solid performance for everyday tasks like web browsing, office work, and light gaming. Most users received units in good condition with fast shipping, and many appreciated the included keyboard, mouse, and WiFi adapter. A few negative experiences include a hard drive failure and pre-installed unwanted software, but overall sentiment is very positive.
Pros
- Affordable price
- Compact size
- Fast boot and performance
- Includes keyboard, mouse, and WiFi adapter
- Good for everyday tasks and light gaming
Cons
- Hard drive failure reported
- Pre-installed unwanted software
- No display cable included
- Limited upgrade options for GPU
- Some units had scratches or damage
Minisforum DeskMini UM880 Plus 2025, Ryzen 7 255, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
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
Scores
Specifications
| Dell OptiPlex 3040 | Minisforum DeskMini UM880 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i5 | AMD Ryzen 7 255★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 4 | 8★ |
| Frequency | 3.2 GHz | 3.8 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB | 16 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel HD Graphics 530 | AMD Radeon 780M★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 48 GB★ | 2 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 256 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | mini |
| PSU | — | 120W★ |
| Weight | — | 1.41 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 0 | 1★ |
| USB Ports | 8★ | 4 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 |
| Wi-Fi | WLAN | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 5.2★ |
| Ethernet | Yes★ | 2.5GbE |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 10 Pro | Windows |
Pros & Cons
Dell OptiPlex 3040 2015, Core i5-6500, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Black
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (76th percentile)
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average storage (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average cpu (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average gpu (21st percentile)
- Below average ram (32nd percentile)
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 3040 2015, Core i5-6500, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Black
Minisforum DeskMini UM880 Plus 2025, Ryzen 7 255, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 74 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 14 of 26 specs.