Dell OptiPlex 7050 vs Minisforum DeskMini UM880 Plus

Dell OptiPlex 7050 2017, Core i5-7500, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Black

Dell OptiPlex 7050 2017, Core i5-7500, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Black

Dell
59 Overall Score
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Minisforum DeskMini UM880 Plus 2025, Ryzen 7 255, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Silver

Minisforum DeskMini UM880 Plus 2025, Ryzen 7 255, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Silver

Minisforum
74 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Dell OptiPlex 7050 2017, Core i5-7500, 16GB, 1TB 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
Dell
62
Minisforum
72
Compact
Dell
62
Minisforum
70
Developer
Dell
45
Minisforum
69
Business
Dell
62
Minisforum
61
Workstation
Dell
39
Minisforum
58
Ai Llm
Dell
15
Minisforum
32
Creator
Dell
19
Minisforum
30
Gaming
Dell
10
Minisforum
17

Specifications

Dell OptiPlex 7050Minisforum DeskMini UM880 Plus
Processor
CPU*64 bit Quad-Core ProcessorAMD Ryzen 7 255★
CPU Multi-Core Score
6,045
28,640
Cores48★
Frequency3.4 GHz3.8 GHz★
L3 Cache6 MB16 MB★
Graphics
GPU*Intel HD Graphics 630AMD Radeon 780M★
GPU Benchmark Score
1,113
5,939
Typeintegratedintegrated
VRAM—2 GB★
VRAM Type—Shared
Memory & Storage
RAM16 GB32 GB★
RAM GenerationDDR4DDR5★
Storage 11 TB1 TB
Storage 1 TypeSSDSSD
Build
Form Factorsffmini
PSU—120W★
Weight4.99 kg1.41 kg
Connectivity
USB-C Ports11
USB Ports9★4
Thunderbolt—Thunderbolt 4
HDMI1x HDMI1x HDMI 2.1
DisplayPort2x DisplayPort1x DisplayPort 1.4
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6E★
BluetoothYesBluetooth 5.2★
EthernetGigabit Ethernet2.5GbE
System
OSWindows 10 ProWindows

Pros & Cons

Dell OptiPlex 7050 2017, Core i5-7500, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Black

  • Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
  • Strong port selection (84th percentile)84th %ile
  • Strong reliability (70th percentile)
  • Below average cpu (18th percentile)18th %ile
  • Below average ram (19th percentile)19th %ile
  • Below average gpu (25th 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 7050 2017, Core i5-7500, 16GB, 1TB 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 7 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 26 specs.

Minisforum DeskMini UM880 Plus Better at:

Ai LlmGamingCompactCreatorDeveloperHome OfficeWorkstation