Dell OptiPlex 7040 2019, Core i5-6500, 16GB, 512GB SSD + 500GB HDD, Black
Its 16GB of DDR4 RAM and 512GB SSD provide responsive multitasking and fast boot times for office workloads, despite the aging 6th Gen Intel Core i5-6500 processor. The compact SFF chassis and extensive connectivity, including 10 USB-A ports and DisplayPort, make it a practical fit for space-constrained desks with legacy peripherals. This refurbished system is best for budget-conscious small businesses needing a reliable Windows 11 Pro terminal for data entry, point-of-sale, or basic administrative tasks.
CPU Intel 6th Generation Core i5
RAM 16 GB
Storage 1012 GB
GPU Intel HD Graphics 530
Form Factor sff
psu w 240
OS Windows 11 Pro
56 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong port selection (82nd percentile) 82nd
- Strong social proof (73rd percentile) 73rd
- Strong reliability (70th percentile) 70th
Cons
- Below average cpu (15th percentile)
- Below average ram (19th percentile)
- Below average gpu (21st percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.
Owner sentiment has held steady over time
Based on 8 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | Intel 6th Generation Core i5 |
| Cores | 4 |
| Frequency | 3.2 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 1 | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD |
| Storage 2 | 500 GB |
| Storage 2 Type | HDD |
Build
| Form Factor | sff |
| PSU | 240 |
| Weight | 4.9 kg / 10.7 lbs |
Connectivity
| USB-C Ports | 0 |
| USB Ports | 10 |
| HDMI | 0 |
| DisplayPort | 2x DisplayPort |
| Wi-Fi | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
System
| OS | Windows 11 Pro |
vs Competition
| Spec | Dell OptiPlex 7040 | HP OmniDesk M02-0234 | Lenovo ThinkCentre M70q Gen 5 | Minisforum DeskMini UM880 Plus | GMKtec Nucbox K8 Plus | ASUS NUC 14 Pro RNUC14RVHU7089CUI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel 6th Generation Core i5 | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | Intel Core i5 14400T | AMD Ryzen 7 255 | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| RAM (GB) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Storage (GB) | 1012 | 1536 | 512 | 1024 | 2048 | 3072 |
| GPU | Intel HD Graphics 530 | AMD Radeon 780M | Intel UHD Graphics 730 | AMD Radeon 780M | AMD Radeon 780M | Intel Arc Graphics |
| Form Factor | sff | mini-tower | mini | mini | mini | mini |
| Psu W | 240 | 280 | 90 | 120 | 120 | 120 |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro | Windows | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | CPU | GPU | RAM | Ports | Storage | Reliability | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dell OptiPlex 7040 | 14.6 | 20.9 | 18.5 | 82 | 47.3 | 70 | 72.9 |
| HP OmniDesk M02-0234 Compare | 71.9 | 63.2 | 51.4 | 94.7 | 79.8 | 70 | 98.2 |
| Lenovo ThinkCentre M70q Gen 5 Compare | 52.7 | 35.5 | 49.8 | 84.4 | 40.8 | 70 | 95.6 |
| Minisforum DeskMini UM880 Plus Compare | 65.2 | 63.2 | 81.8 | 65.3 | 53.6 | 11.6 | 94.3 |
| GMKtec Nucbox K8 Plus Compare | 64.6 | 63.2 | 81.8 | 85.6 | 90.1 | 11.6 | 95.6 |
| ASUS NUC 14 Pro RNUC14RVHU7089CUI Compare | 58.4 | 58.7 | 81.8 | 77.8 | 95.6 | 37.3 | 83.8 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Price History
Usage Scores
- Overall56
- AI/LLM14
- Gaming8.4
- Portability59.5
- Creator16.2
- Business64.7
- Developer42.1
- Home Office58.9
- Workstation35.7
A full written review is coming soon. The specs, scores, prices and charts above are always up to date.
Other Configurations57
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