Dell OptiPlex 7040 2016, Core i5-6500T, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Black
The 16GB of DDR4 RAM and a 256GB NVMe SSD ensure smooth multitasking and fast boot times for office applications, while the 1.31kg micro form factor keeps the workspace tidy. Its dual-monitor support via HDMI and DisplayPort, combined with the included Wi-Fi adapter, provides flexible connectivity for a clutter-free desk. This certified refurbished desktop is best for small business users or home offices needing a compact, Windows 11 Pro system for document editing and web-based tasks.
CPU 64 bit Quad-Core Processor
RAM 16 GB
Storage 256 GB
GPU Intel HD Graphics 530
Form Factor mini
psu w 65
OS Windows 10 Pro
50 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile) 93rd
- Strong reliability (70th percentile) 70th
Cons
- Below average cpu (9th percentile)
- Below average storage (13th percentile)
- Below average gpu (21st percentile)
- Below average ram (32nd percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | 64 bit Quad-Core Processor |
| Cores | 4 |
| Frequency | 2.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB |
Graphics
| GPU | Intel HD Graphics 530 |
| Type | Integrated |
| VRAM | 48 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6 |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 |
| Storage | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD |
Build
| Form Factor | mini |
| PSU | 65 |
| Weight | 1.4 kg / 3.0 lbs |
Connectivity
| USB-C Ports | 0 |
| USB Ports | 6 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | ✓ |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
System
| OS | Windows 10 Pro |
vs Competition
| Spec | Dell OptiPlex 7040 | HP OmniDesk M02-0234 | Lenovo ThinkCentre M70q Gen 5 | Minisforum DeskMini UM880 Plus | ASUS NUC 14 Pro RNUC14RVHU7089CUI | MSI Cubi NUC AI 1UMG-015US |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | 64 bit Quad-Core Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | Intel Core i5 14400T | AMD Ryzen 7 255 | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core Ultra 5 125H |
| RAM (GB) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 32 | 32 | 16 |
| Storage (GB) | 256 | 1536 | 512 | 1024 | 3072 | 1024 |
| GPU | Intel HD Graphics 530 | AMD Radeon 780M | Intel UHD Graphics 730 | AMD Radeon 780M | Intel Arc Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics |
| Form Factor | mini | mini-tower | mini | mini | mini | mini |
| Psu W | 65 | 280 | 90 | 120 | 120 | 120 |
| OS | Windows 10 Pro | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro | Windows | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | CPU | GPU | RAM | Ports | Storage | Reliability | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dell OptiPlex 7040 | 8.6 | 21 | 31.6 | 44.5 | 12.9 | 70 | 92.5 |
| HP OmniDesk M02-0234 Compare | 71.9 | 63.1 | 51.4 | 94.7 | 79.9 | 70 | 98.2 |
| Lenovo ThinkCentre M70q Gen 5 Compare | 52.7 | 35.6 | 49.8 | 84.2 | 40.9 | 70 | 95.6 |
| Minisforum DeskMini UM880 Plus Compare | 65.2 | 63.1 | 81.8 | 65.3 | 53.6 | 11.6 | 94.3 |
| ASUS NUC 14 Pro RNUC14RVHU7089CUI Compare | 58.4 | 58.7 | 81.8 | 77.6 | 95.6 | 37.3 | 83.9 |
| MSI Cubi NUC AI 1UMG-015US Compare | 51.6 | 58.7 | 51.4 | 89.5 | 69 | 37.3 | 75 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Price History
Usage Scores
- Overall49.7
- AI/LLM14.6
- Gaming8.2
- Portability54.8
- Creator14.5
- Business57.7
- Developer37.1
- Home Office54
- Workstation29.9
A full written review is coming soon. The specs, scores, prices and charts above are always up to date.
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