Dell OptiPlex SFF Plus 7020 2024 vs. HP EliteDesk 800 G8 Mini

Comparison and Differences

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Model
Form factor	Small	Micro
CPU options	Intel Gen 12&13&14 i3/i5/i7/i9;	Intel Gen11 i5/i7/i9;
Chipset	Q670	Q570
Dedicated GPU *	AMD Radeon RX6400 Low Profile	NVIDIA GTX 1660 Ti (custom)
RAM	DIMM DDR5-4400	SODIMM DDR4-3200
RAM slots	4	2
RAM speed	4400 MT/s	3200 MT/s
RAM max	128 GB	128 GB
USB ports	(4x) USB-A 2.0; (3x) USB-A 3.0; (2x) USB-A 3.1; USB-C 3.2;	USB-C 3.2; (3x)USB-A 3.1; (3x)USB-A 3.0; (3x)USB-A 2.0;
Video ports	(3x) Display Port 1.4a;	(2x) DisplayPort;
Other ports	RJ45; Audio; Line-Out/In;	RJ45; Hdph; Headset; Line-Out; SD card reader
Optional ports	HDMI 2.0b/Displayport/VGA/PS2/serial/USB Type-C; SD-card slot	DP1.4/ HDMI2.0b/ VGA/ USB-C(DP1.4)/ (2x)USB-A 3.0/ LAN/ Thunderbolt3; Serial; PS2;
SATA ports	3	0
PCI slots	PCIe 4.0 x16; PCIe 3.0 x4;	N.A.
M.2 slots	M.2 2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe); (2x) M.2 2230; M.2 2230 (WiFi/BT)	M.2 2280 M-key (PCIe 3.0 x4); M.2 2280M-key (PCIe 4.0 x4); M.2 2230 (WiFi/BT);
Drive bays	3.5in	2.5in; (2x) 3.5in; 9.5mm (slim);
PSU	260/300 W	90 W
Weight	5.62 kg (12.38 lb)	1.42 kg (3.13 lb)
Released	2024	2021
Manual	link	link
Price**	Check Price	Check Price

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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 OptiPlex SFF Plus 7020 2024 and HP EliteDesk 800 G8 Mini

If you are looking for a more modern desktop, then you should go with the Dell OptiPlex SFF Plus 7020 2024 which was released in 2024. The HP EliteDesk 800 G8 Mini is older and entered production in 2021.

If you are looking for the smaller form factor the HP EliteDesk 800 G8 Mini is the right one for you. It is smaller than the Dell OptiPlex SFF Plus 7020 2024 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 SFF Plus 7020 2024 as it is running a newer generation CPU. This is not to say that HP EliteDesk 800 G8 Mini is bad - it can still run some powerful CPUs, albeit being an older generation.

Memory

The Dell OptiPlex SFF Plus 7020 2024 has 4 RAM slots while the HP EliteDesk 800 G8 Mini 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 SFF Plus 7020 2024 is using the faster 4400 MT/s RAM. The HP EliteDesk 800 G8 Mini is slower by supporting RAM speeds of up to 3200 MT/s. 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

Both models have the same amount of USB ports for total count of 10. If this is not enough, using a USB hub is always a viable option. 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 HP EliteDesk 800 G8 Mini as it has 3 USB3.1 ports (the Dell OptiPlex SFF Plus 7020 2024 has 2).

DisplayPort is crucial for any desktop machine. It is good to see that both models are featuring DisplayPorts. However, the Dell OptiPlex SFF Plus 7020 2024 comes with 3 ports, while the HP EliteDesk 800 G8 Mini has only 2. If you are planning to use multiple monitors, the Dell OptiPlex SFF Plus 7020 2024 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 Dell OptiPlex SFF Plus 7020 2024 is better equipped as it comes with 3 SATA slot(s), while the HP EliteDesk 800 G8 Mini has 0 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 Dell OptiPlex SFF Plus 7020 2024 has 2 M.2 slots while the HP EliteDesk 800 G8 Mini comes with just 2.

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 HP EliteDesk 800 G8 Mini comes with a decent 90 Watt PSU, but the Dell OptiPlex SFF Plus 7020 2024 has a more powerful one rated at 300 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.