Dell Inspiron 620s vs. Dell OptiPlex 5080M

Comparison and Differences

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Model
Form factorSmallMicro
CPU optionsIntel Gen2&3 i3/i5/i7; Celeron; PentiumIntel Gen10 i3/i5/i7; Pentium
ChipsetH61Q470
Dedicated GPU *GeForce GTX 1650 Low ProfileN.A.
RAMDIMM DDR3-1333/1600 SODIMM DDR4-2666/2933
RAM slots22
RAM speed1600 MT/s2933 MT/s
RAM max8 GB64 GB
USB ports(8x) USB-A 2.0;USB 3.1 Type C; (5x) USB-A 3.0;
Video portsHDMI 1.2; VGA;(2x) Display Port 1.4;
Other portsRJ45; Hdph; (2x) Mic; (3x) Line-Out; (3x) 5.1 audio;RJ45; Headset; Line-Out/In;
Optional portsN.A.HDMI2.0b/DP1.4/VGA/USB Type-C (DP Alt Mode); Serial; Serial+PS2; (2x) WiFi antenna;
SATA ports41
PCI slotsPCIe 2.0 x16; (3x) PCIe 2.0 x1;N.A.
M.2 slotsN.A.M.2 2280/2230 M-key (PCIe 3.0 x4, NVMe); M.2 2230 (WiFi/BT)
Drive bays3.5in; 5.25in;2.5in
PSU250 W90/130 W
Weight7.50 kg (16.53 lb)1.38 kg (3.04 lb)
Released20122020
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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 Inspiron 620s and Dell OptiPlex 5080M

If you are looking for a more modern desktop, then you should go with the Dell OptiPlex 5080M which was released in 2020. The Dell Inspiron 620s is older and entered production in 2012.

If you are looking for the smaller form factor the Dell OptiPlex 5080M is the right one for you. It is smaller than the Dell Inspiron 620s and will fit more easily under your desk.

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 5080M as it is running a newer generation CPU. This is not to say that Dell Inspiron 620s is bad - it can still run some powerful CPUs, albeit being an older generation.

Memory

Both models have have equal amount of ram slots (2 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.

The Dell OptiPlex 5080M is using the faster 2933 MT/s RAM. The Dell Inspiron 620s is slower by supporting RAM speeds of up to 1600 MT/s. Additionally, if you will be needing a lot of RAM, better go for the Dell OptiPlex 5080M as it has the ability to run 64 GB of RAM. The Dell Inspiron 620s can do a bit less at max 8 GB. Most of the times, this should be sufficient for the majority of users.

Ports

In total the Dell Inspiron 620s has 8 USB ports. The Dell OptiPlex 5080M is inferior in this regard and packs 6 USB ports. In any case, if you miss USB ports, you can always purchase a USB hub. What is nice about the Dell OptiPlex 5080M, is that it has 1 USB 3.1 port(s) which allows transfer of up to 10Gb/s. Unfortunately, the Dell Inspiron 620s 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.

Unfortunately, only the Dell OptiPlex 5080M has a DisplayPort. The Dell Inspiron 620s does not have one? Don't worry though, nowadays video adapters are cheap and you can get almost any combination of conversion types.

The Dell Inspiron 620s comes with an HDMI port, while the Dell OptiPlex 5080M does not support the interface. Of course missing HDMI port is something that can be easily fixed with a good adapter (e.g. DisplayPort to HDMI).

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 Inspiron 620s is better equipped as it comes with 4 SATA slot(s), while the Dell OptiPlex 5080M has 1 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 5080M. Sadly, the Dell Inspiron 620s 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 5080M comes with a decent 130 Watt PSU, but the Dell Inspiron 620s has a more powerful one rated at 250 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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