Dell G5 5000 vs. Dell OptiPlex 5080 MT

Comparison and Differences

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Model
Form factorMini TowerMini Tower
CPU optionsIntel Gen10 i3/i5/i7/i9;Intel Gen10 i3/i5/i7; Pentium
ChipsetH470Q470
Dedicated GPU *GeForce RTX 2080GeForce RTX 3050
RAMDIMM DDR4-2666/2933DIMM DDR4-2666/2933
RAM slots44
RAM speed2933 MT/s2933 MT/s
RAM max128 GB128 GB
USB ports(5x) USB 3.0 Type A; (4x) USB-A 2.0; USB 3.0 Type C;USB 3.1 Type C; (5x) USB-A 3.0; (4x) USB-A 2.0;
Video portsN/A(2x) Display Port 1.4;
Other portsRJ45; Headset; Mic; Line-Out; Front, side, center, rare outputs;RJ45; Headset; Line-Out/In;
Optional portsN.A.HDMI2.0b/DP1.4/VGA/USB Type-C (DP Alt Mode); Serial+PS2; SD4.0; 2xWiFi antenna;
SATA ports34
PCI slotsPCIe 3.0 x16; PCIe 3.0 x4; PCIe 3.0 x1;PCIe 3.0 x16; PCIe 3.0 x4; (2x) PCIe x1;
M.2 slotsM.2 2230 (WiFi/BT); M.2 2230/2280 M-key (PCIe 3.0 x4, NVMe);M.2 2280/2230 M-key (PCIe 3.0 x4, NVMe); M.2 2230 (WiFi/BT)
Drive bays(2x) 2.5in; 3.25in;3.5in; (2x) 2.5in; 5.25in (slim);
PSU360/500 W260/360 W
Weight8.20 kg (18.07 lbs)7.2kg (15.89lb)
Released20202020
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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 Dell G5 5000 and Dell OptiPlex 5080 MT

Both computers, the Dell OptiPlex 5080 MT and the Dell G5 5000, were released during the same year - 2020.

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

Processor

The two models have the same generation of Intel processors. We think that the 10 generation of Intel Processors have enough power to execute all of the home and office tasks that most people will care to do.

Memory

Both models have have equal amount of ram slots (4 RAM). Usually two RAM slots are more than enough for most cases. However, the count should be taken into account when planning how much and what combination of RAM you are going to need for your system.

None of the desktops has an advantage when it comes to the speed of the RAM being used. Both models support RAM speeds of up to 2933. In addition, you will be able to install the same amount of RAM in both models, and most probably 128 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 Dell OptiPlex 5080 MT has 10 USB ports. The Dell G5 5000 is inferior in this regard and packs 9 USB ports. In any case, if you miss USB ports, you can always purchase a USB hub. It's great that both of the models have USB 3.1 ports which will allow you to exchange data with your peripherals at up to 10Gb/s. But if you need maximum connectivity, go with the Dell G5 5000 as it has 2 USB3.1 ports (the Dell OptiPlex 5080 MT has 1).

Unfortunately, only the Dell OptiPlex 5080 MT has a DisplayPort. The Dell G5 5000 does not have one? Don't worry though, nowadays video adapters are cheap and you can get almost any combination of conversion types.

None of the models has an HDMI port. If your monitor supports only the HDMI interface, you will need to buy an adapter. Such adapters are cheap so nothing to worry about.

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 Dell OptiPlex 5080 MT is better equipped as it comes with 4 SATA slot(s), while the Dell G5 5000 has 3 slot(s).

When your goal is to have the fastest SSD transfer speeds, an M.2 interface is crucial. Thus, it is good that both models have M.2 SSD slots. Today M.2 SSDs are not much more expensive than the average SATA drives, so it really does not make sense to invest in SATA drives anymore.

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 5080 MT comes with a decent 360 Watt PSU, but the Dell G5 5000 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.

Motherboard

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