Dell OptiPlex 3090 M vs. HP EliteDesk 800 G5 SFF
Comparison and Differences
Differences between Dell OptiPlex 3090 M and HP EliteDesk 800 G5 SFF
If you are looking for a more modern desktop, then you should go with the Dell OptiPlex 3090 M which was released in 2021. The HP EliteDesk 800 G5 SFF is older and entered production in 2019.
If you are looking for the smaller form factor the Dell OptiPlex 3090 M is the right one for you. It is smaller than the HP EliteDesk 800 G5 SFF 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 3090 M as it is running a newer generation CPU. This is not to say that HP EliteDesk 800 G5 SFF is bad - it can still run some powerful CPUs, albeit being an older generation.
Memory
The HP EliteDesk 800 G5 SFF has 4 RAM slots while the Dell OptiPlex 3090 M 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 3090 M is using the faster 2933 MT/s RAM. The HP EliteDesk 800 G5 SFF is slower by supporting RAM speeds of up to 2666 MT/s. Additionally, if you will be needing a lot of RAM, better go for the HP EliteDesk 800 G5 SFF as it has the ability to run 128 GB of RAM. The Dell OptiPlex 3090 M can do a bit less at max 64 GB. Most of the times, this should be sufficient for the majority of users.
Ports
In total the HP EliteDesk 800 G5 SFF has 11 USB ports. The Dell OptiPlex 3090 M is inferior in this regard and packs 5 USB ports. In any case, if you miss USB ports, you can always purchase a USB hub. What is nice about the HP EliteDesk 800 G5 SFF, is that it has 5 USB 3.1 port(s) which allows transfer of up to 10Gb/s. Unfortunately, the Dell OptiPlex 3090 M 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 HP EliteDesk 800 G5 SFF comes with 2 ports, while the Dell OptiPlex 3090 M has only 1. If you are planning to use multiple monitors, the HP EliteDesk 800 G5 SFF is the better choice.
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 HP EliteDesk 800 G5 SFF is better equipped as it comes with 3 SATA slot(s), while the Dell OptiPlex 3090 M has 1 slot(s).
An M.2 SSD can be several times faster than a SATA one. Thus, we are happy to see that both models support the M.2 interface. However, the HP EliteDesk 800 G5 SFF has 1 M.2 slots while the Dell OptiPlex 3090 M comes with just 1.
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 3090 M comes with a decent 65 Watt PSU, but the HP EliteDesk 800 G5 SFF 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
