Dell OptiPlex 3040 vs GMKtec Nucbox K8 Plus
Dell OptiPlex 3040 2015, Core i5-6500, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Black
Dell
55 Overall Score
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GMKtec Nucbox K8 Plus, Ryzen 7 8845HS, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
GMKtec
73 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Dell OptiPlex 3040 2015, Core i5-6500, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Black
85 out of 100 high confidence 35 reviews
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
Value for money 12
Performance 10
Build quality 8
Included accessories 7
Reliability 5
Upgradeability 3
GMKtec Nucbox K8 Plus, Ryzen 7 8845HS, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
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Scores
Compact
Home Office
Developer
Business
Workstation
Ai Llm
Creator
Gaming
Specifications
| Dell OptiPlex 3040 | GMKtec Nucbox K8 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i5 | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 4 | 8★ |
| Frequency | 3.2 GHz | 5.1 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB | 16 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel HD Graphics 530 | AMD Radeon 780M★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 48 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 256 GB | 2 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | mini |
| PSU | — | 120W★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 0 | 2★ |
| USB Ports | 8★ | 5 |
| Thunderbolt | — | USB4 x 2 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | WLAN | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 5.2★ |
| Ethernet | Yes★ | 2.5GbE |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 10 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
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)
GMKtec Nucbox K8 Plus, Ryzen 7 8845HS, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong storage (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong port selection (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong ram (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average reliability (12th percentile)12th %ile
Verdict
Winner: GMKtec Nucbox K8 Plus
Scores 73 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 15 of 25 specs.