Dell OptiPlex 7040 Micro vs Lenovo Legion 90YA003GUS
Dell OptiPlex 7040 Micro, Core i5-6500, 16GB, 500GB SSD, Black
Dell
45 Overall Score
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Lenovo Legion 90YA003GUS 2025, Core Ultra 7 265F, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 Ti, Eclipse Black
Lenovo
97 Overall Score
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Dell OptiPlex 7040 Micro, Core i5-6500, 16GB, 500GB SSD, Black
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Lenovo Legion 90YA003GUS 2025, Core Ultra 7 265F, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 Ti, Eclipse Black
92 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
The Lenovo Legion desktop receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from users, who praise its fast performance, quiet operation, and sleek design. It handles gaming, schoolwork, and everyday tasks with ease, staying cool even during extended use. While some users note minor disappointments like non-illuminated GPUs or difficulty opening the side panel, these are not deal-breakers. Overall, it is highly recommended as a reliable and powerful prebuilt gaming PC.
Pros
- Fast and reliable performance
- Quiet operation
- Sleek and modern design
- Good airflow and cooling
- Solid build quality
Cons
- Non-illuminated GPU
- Difficulty opening side panel
- Limited upgrade information
Performance 5
Noise level 4
Design 4
Cooling 3
Value for money 3
Build quality 3
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Specifications
| Dell OptiPlex 7040 Micro | Lenovo Legion 90YA003GUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i5-6500 | Intel Core Ultra 7 265F★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 4 | 20★ |
| Frequency | 2.5 GHz★ | 1.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB | 30 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | — | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 8 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | — | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 500 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Storage 2 Type | — | HDD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | mid-tower |
| PSU | — | 500W★ |
| Weight | — | 15.00 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 0★ |
| USB Ports | 6 | 9★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | 0 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | 1x Display Port | 3 x DisplayPort 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 10 Home | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Dell OptiPlex 7040 Micro, Core i5-6500, 16GB, 500GB SSD, Black
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average cpu (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average gpu (21st percentile)
- Below average storage (23rd percentile)
- Below average ram (32nd percentile)
Lenovo Legion 90YA003GUS 2025, Core Ultra 7 265F, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 Ti, Eclipse Black
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong port selection (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong cpu (91st percentile)91st %ile
Verdict
Winner: Lenovo Legion 90YA003GUS
Scores 97 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 16 of 27 specs.