Dell OptiPlex 7040 Micro Tower vs HP OMEN GT16-0364
Dell OptiPlex 7040 Micro Tower 2016, Core i5-6500T, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Black
HP OMEN GT16-0364 2025, Ryzen 7 8700F, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070, Panda Metal
What Buyers Say
Dell OptiPlex 7040 Micro Tower 2016, Core i5-6500T, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Black
Most buyers are delighted with this refurbished mini PC's performance for basic tasks like web browsing and office work. A few critical reviews mention missing power cords and flimsy peripherals, but the overall sentiment is very positive given the low price. Several users specifically praise the seller's transparency and the excellent value for money.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Compact form factor
- Fast boot times
- Surprising performance for tasks
- Seller transparency in documentation
Cons
- Missing power cord for some units
- Cheap keyboard and mouse included
- Potential Wi-Fi connectivity issues
- Some dust inside refurbished units
- No DP cable included (needed for some)
HP OMEN GT16-0364 2025, Ryzen 7 8700F, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070, Panda Metal
The HP OMEN 35L desktop with Ryzen 7 8700F and RTX 5070 receives overwhelmingly positive feedback. Users praise its powerful performance, quiet operation, and excellent cooling, making it ideal for gaming and productivity. The build quality and design are also highlighted as solid and modern. A few minor concerns about included peripherals and lighting customization are noted in Q&A, but overall sentiment is very high.
Pros
- Powerful performance
- Quiet operation
- Excellent cooling
- Solid build quality
- Fast SSD storage
Cons
- No keyboard/mouse included
- Lighting customization unclear
Scores
Specifications
| Dell OptiPlex 7040 Micro Tower | HP OMEN GT16-0364 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i5 6500T | AMD Ryzen 7 8700F★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 4 | 8★ |
| Frequency | 2.5 GHz | 4.1 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB | 16 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | — | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | 48 GB★ | 12 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 256 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | tower | mid-tower |
| PSU | — | 850W★ |
| Weight | 1.86 kg | 14.50 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 2★ |
| USB Ports | 2 | 8★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | 0 |
| HDMI | HDMI port | 1 x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | DisplayPort | 3 x DisplayPort |
| Wi-Fi | WiFi 4 | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Dell OptiPlex 7040 Micro Tower 2016, Core i5-6500T, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Black
- Strong gpu (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average ram (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average cpu (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average storage (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average port selection (28th percentile)
HP OMEN GT16-0364 2025, Ryzen 7 8700F, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070, Panda Metal
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong port selection (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong gpu (89th percentile)89th %ile
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 15 of 26 specs.