Dell OptiPlex 3040 vs CLX SET TGMSETRTU5204BM
Dell OptiPlex 3040 2015, Core i5-6500, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Black
CLX SET TGMSETRTU5204BM 2025, Core i9-14900KF, 64GB, 2TB SSD + 6TB HDD, RTX 5070, Black
What Buyers Say
Dell OptiPlex 3040 2015, Core i5-6500, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Black
The Dell OptiPlex 3040 SFF is widely praised as an affordable, compact desktop that delivers solid performance for everyday tasks like web browsing, office work, and light gaming. Most users received units in good condition with fast shipping, and many appreciated the included keyboard, mouse, and WiFi adapter. A few negative experiences include a hard drive failure and pre-installed unwanted software, but overall sentiment is very positive.
Pros
- Affordable price
- Compact size
- Fast boot and performance
- Includes keyboard, mouse, and WiFi adapter
- Good for everyday tasks and light gaming
Cons
- Hard drive failure reported
- Pre-installed unwanted software
- No display cable included
- Limited upgrade options for GPU
- Some units had scratches or damage
CLX SET TGMSETRTU5204BM 2025, Core i9-14900KF, 64GB, 2TB SSD + 6TB HDD, RTX 5070, Black
This CLX SET gaming desktop receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from users. Reviewers praise its exceptional performance, noting no lag on high-end games and smooth operation on Ultra settings. The fast loading times, crisp graphics, and included accessories like a customizable lighting remote and illuminated keyboard and mouse are also highlighted. A minor issue with BIOS adjustment for Black Ops 7 is mentioned, but overall satisfaction is very high.
Pros
- Exceptional gaming performance
- No lag on high-end games
- Fast loading times
- Crisp and clear graphics
- Customizable lighting with remote
Cons
- BIOS adjustment needed for Black Ops 7
Scores
Specifications
| Dell OptiPlex 3040 | CLX SET TGMSETRTU5204BM | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i5 | Intel Core i9 14900KF★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 4 | 24★ |
| Frequency | 3.2 GHz | 3.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB | 36 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel HD Graphics 530 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | 48 GB★ | 12 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 256 GB | 2 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Storage 2 | — | 6 TB★ |
| Storage 2 Type | — | HDD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | mid-tower |
| PSU | — | 850W★ |
| Weight | — | 12.70 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 0 | 1★ |
| USB Ports | 8 | 9★ |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | 1x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort | 3x DisplayPort |
| Wi-Fi | WLAN | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes★ | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 10 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Dell OptiPlex 3040 2015, Core i5-6500, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Black
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (76th percentile)
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average storage (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average cpu (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average gpu (21st percentile)
- Below average ram (32nd percentile)
CLX SET TGMSETRTU5204BM 2025, Core i9-14900KF, 64GB, 2TB SSD + 6TB HDD, RTX 5070, Black
- Strong storage (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong ram (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong cpu (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average reliability (12th percentile)12th %ile
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 15 of 27 specs.