Lenovo ThinkCentre M710Q vs Dell OptiPlex 3040
Lenovo ThinkCentre M710Q 2017, Core i7-6700T, 16GB, 256GB SSD + 500GB HDD, Luna Grey
Lenovo
72 Overall Score
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Dell OptiPlex 3040, Core i5-6500, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black
Dell
38 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Lenovo ThinkCentre M710Q 2017, Core i7-6700T, 16GB, 256GB SSD + 500GB HDD, Luna Grey
83 out of 100 medium confidence 16 reviews
The Lenovo ThinkCentre mini desktop is generally well-liked for its compact size, value for money, and ease of setup. Verified buyers report it works well for office tasks, video editing, and streaming, though it is not suitable for modern gaming. A few negative reviews mention missing accessories like a keyboard or mouse, and occasional sleep/wake issues or freezing after updates.
Pros
- Compact and space-saving design
- Good value for money
- Easy setup with Windows 11
- Solid for office and creative tasks
- Easy to dismantle and upgrade
Cons
- Not suitable for modern gaming
- Missing accessories in some units
- Sleep/wake issues reported
- Freezing after updates
- Slow performance noted by some
Value for money 7
Compactness 5
Performance 8
Gaming capability 4
Accessories and cables 4
Reliability and stability 6
Dell OptiPlex 3040, Core i5-6500, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black
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Scores
Compact
Business
Home Office
Workstation
Developer
Creator
Ai Llm
Gaming
Specifications
| Lenovo ThinkCentre M710Q | Dell OptiPlex 3040 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i7 6700T★ | Intel Core i5-6500 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Frequency | 3.4 GHz★ | 3.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB★ | 6 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Intel HD Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 530★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 48 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR4★ | DDR3 |
| Storage 1 | 256 GB | 512 GB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage 2 | 500 GB★ | — |
| Storage 2 Type | HDD★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | sff |
| Weight | 2.43 kg | 6.10 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 4★ | — |
| USB Ports | 6 | 8★ |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | 1 x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | DisplayPort | 1 x DisplayPort |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2★ | — |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | 10/100/1000Mbps |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 10 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Lenovo ThinkCentre M710Q 2017, Core i7-6700T, 16GB, 256GB SSD + 500GB HDD, Luna Grey
- Strong gpu (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong port selection (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average cpu (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average ram (32nd percentile)
Dell OptiPlex 3040, Core i5-6500, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average cpu (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average ram (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average gpu (21st percentile)
- Below average storage (29th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Lenovo ThinkCentre M710Q
Scores 72 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 26 specs.