Dell OptiPlex Tower 7020 2024 vs. HP EliteDesk 800 G1 USDT

Comparison and Differences

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Model
Form factor	Mini Tower	Small
CPU options	Intel Gen 12&13&14 i3/i5/i7;	Intel Gen4 i3/i5/i7; Celeron; Pentium;
Chipset	Q670	Q87
Dedicated GPU *	GeForce GTX 1650 Super	AMD Radeon HD 7650A
RAM	DIMM DDR5-5600	SODIMM DDR3-1600
RAM slots	2	4
RAM speed	5600 MT/s	1600 MT/s
RAM max	64 GB	32 GB
USB ports	(4x) USB-A 2.0; (4x) USB-A 3.0;	(4x)USB-A 3.0; (6x)USB-A 2.0;
Video ports	Display Port 1.4a; HDMI 1.4b;	(2x) DisplayPort 1.2; VGA;
Other ports	RJ45(2.5GHz); Audio; Line-Out/In;	(2x) PS2; RJ45; Hdph; Mic; Line-Out; Line-In;
Optional ports	HDMI 2.1/Displayport/VGA; Serial	Media card reader (USB 3.0);
SATA ports	3	1
PCI slots	PCIe 3.0 x16; (2x) PCIe 3.0 x1;	Mobile PCI Express Module; mPCIe 2.0 x1 (WiFi);
M.2 slots	M.2 2230/2280 (PCIe 3.0 x4, NVMe); M.2 2230 (WiFi/BT)	M.2 (mSATA only);
Drive bays	3.5in; (2x) 2.5in; 5.25in (slim);	2.5in; 5.25in (slim);
PSU	180/300 W	135/180 W
Weight	6.37 kg (14.04 lb)	3.1 kg (6.8 lb)
Released	2024	2013
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 Dell OptiPlex Tower 7020 2024 and HP EliteDesk 800 G1 USDT

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 HP EliteDesk 800 G1 USDT is older and entered production in 2013.

If you are looking for the smaller form factor the HP EliteDesk 800 G1 USDT is the right one for you. It is smaller than the Dell OptiPlex Tower 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 Tower 7020 2024 as it is running a newer generation CPU. This is not to say that HP EliteDesk 800 G1 USDT is bad - it can still run some powerful CPUs, albeit being an older generation.

Memory

The HP EliteDesk 800 G1 USDT 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 HP EliteDesk 800 G1 USDT 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 Tower 7020 2024 as it has the ability to run 64 GB of RAM. The HP EliteDesk 800 G1 USDT can do a bit less at max 32 GB. Most of the times, this should be sufficient for the majority of users.

Ports

In total the HP EliteDesk 800 G1 USDT 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. None of the desktop models has a USB 3.1 port (10Gb/s), so if you need a fast connection to your peripherals, like external Solid State Drive, you will need to look elsewhere.

DisplayPort is crucial for any desktop machine. It is good to see that both models are featuring DisplayPorts. However, the HP EliteDesk 800 G1 USDT comes with 2 ports, while the Dell OptiPlex Tower 7020 2024 has only 1. If you are planning to use multiple monitors, the HP EliteDesk 800 G1 USDT is the better choice.

The Dell OptiPlex Tower 7020 2024 comes with an HDMI port, while the HP EliteDesk 800 G1 USDT 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 OptiPlex Tower 7020 2024 is better equipped as it comes with 3 SATA slot(s), while the HP EliteDesk 800 G1 USDT has 1 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 HP EliteDesk 800 G1 USDT comes with a decent 180 Watt PSU, but the Dell OptiPlex Tower 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.