Acer Veriton M6650g vs. Dell OptiPlex Tower 7020 2024

Comparison and Differences

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Model
Form factor	Mini Tower	Mini Tower
CPU options	Intel Gen7 i3/i5/i7; Pentium; Celeron	Intel Gen 12&13&14 i3/i5/i7;
Chipset	Q270	Q670
Dedicated GPU *	GeForce GTX 1650 Super	GeForce GTX 1650 Super
RAM	UDIMM DDR4-2400	DIMM DDR5-5600
RAM slots	4	2
RAM speed	2400 MT/s	5600 MT/s
RAM max	64 GB	64 GB
USB ports	(4x) USB-A 3.0; (4x) USB-A 2.0; USB-A 3.1; USB-C 3.1	(4x) USB-A 2.0; (4x) USB-A 3.0;
Video ports	(2x) DisplayPort 1.2; HDMI; VGA	Display Port 1.4a; HDMI 1.4b;
Other ports	RJ45; (2x) Mic, Speaker; Line in; Line out; PS/2 ports	RJ45(2.5GHz); Audio; Line-Out/In;
Optional ports	Serial; Parallel: Card reader	HDMI 2.1/Displayport/VGA; Serial
SATA ports	5	3
PCI slots	PCIe 3.0 x16; PCIe 2.0 x1; PCI; PCIe 3.0 x16 (wired x4)	PCIe 3.0 x16; (2x) PCIe 3.0 x1;
M.2 slots	M.2 2230 (WiFi/BT)	M.2 2230/2280 (PCIe 3.0 x4, NVMe); M.2 2230 (WiFi/BT)
Drive bays	(5x) 2.5/3.5in; 5.25 inch	3.5in; (2x) 2.5in; 5.25in (slim);
PSU	300/500 W	180/300 W
Weight	9.00 kg (19.84 lb)	6.37 kg (14.04 lb)
Released	2018	2024
Manual	link	link
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* Dedicated GPU warning: Check if your particular power supply model has enough power. Additionally some PSUs don't come with an auxiliary PCIe power connector and you may need to buy a SATA to PCIe power adapter.

Differences between Acer Veriton M6650g and Dell OptiPlex Tower 7020 2024

If you are looking for a more modern desktop, then you should go with the Dell OptiPlex Tower 7020 2024 which was released in 2024. The Acer Veriton M6650g is older and entered production in 2018.

Both models have the same form factor, meaning reoughtly they have the same phiysical size and form.

Processor

Usually the newer the generation of the CPU, the better the performance and efficiency is. If your budget allows it, you should go with the Dell OptiPlex Tower 7020 2024 as it is running a newer generation CPU. This is not to say that Acer Veriton M6650g is bad - it can still run some powerful CPUs, albeit being an older generation.

Memory

The Acer Veriton M6650g has 4 RAM slots while the Dell OptiPlex Tower 7020 2024 has only 2 slot(s). This is not something to worry about. Just make sure you take it into consideration when planning how much RAM you are going to use.

The Dell OptiPlex Tower 7020 2024 is using the faster 5600 MT/s RAM. The Acer Veriton M6650g is slower by supporting RAM speeds of up to 2400 MT/s. In addition, you will be able to install the same amount of RAM in both models, and most probably 64 GB of RAM will be enough for most people. However, if you will be needing more RAM, make sure to check other desktop models too.

Ports

In total the Acer Veriton M6650g has 10 USB ports. The Dell OptiPlex Tower 7020 2024 is inferior in this regard and packs 8 USB ports. In any case, if you miss USB ports, you can always purchase a USB hub. What is nice about the Acer Veriton M6650g, is that it has 2 USB 3.1 port(s) which allows transfer of up to 10Gb/s. Unfortunately, the Dell OptiPlex Tower 7020 2024 has no such port, thus restricting your transfer speeds significantly. For people who want to use external drives on regular basis, this might be an issue.

DisplayPort is crucial for any desktop machine. It is good to see that both models are featuring DisplayPorts. However, the Acer Veriton M6650g comes with 2 ports, while the Dell OptiPlex Tower 7020 2024 has only 1. If you are planning to use multiple monitors, the Acer Veriton M6650g is the better choice.

In case your monitor supports HDMI only, you will be happy to hear that both models come with an HDMI port.

SATA ports are placed on the system board and it is where you connect your HDD, SSD and Optical Disk Drives. More SATA slots will allow you to have more drives running at the same time. In this regard the Acer Veriton M6650g is better equipped as it comes with 5 SATA slot(s), while the Dell OptiPlex Tower 7020 2024 has 3 slot(s).

If you want the fastest transfer speeds for your SSD, an M.2 interface is crucial. Thus, if the M.2 SSD slot is a mandatory requirement for you, go with the Dell OptiPlex Tower 7020 2024. Sadly, the Acer Veriton M6650g has no such slot, and you will be forced to use the SATA interface instead.

Make sure that the available M.2 slot supports the PCIe (also called NVMe) interface. This is important as there are M.2 slots which support only the inferior SATA III interface. For comparison, the SATA III interface has max speeds of 6Gb/s, while the PCIe 3.0 x4 will support speeds up to 32Gb/s!

Power Supply

Having a Power Supply Unit with high power rating is important, if you are going to use components which require extra power. The Dell OptiPlex Tower 7020 2024 comes with a decent 300 Watt PSU, but the Acer Veriton M6650g has a more powerful one rated at 500 Watts. Choosing either one depends on your specific requirements and use case. Also don't forget that some models might have more than one PSU option - try to always get the most powerful one, especially if you plan to upgrade to a powerful GPU.