Dell OptiPlex 3050 SFF vs Minisforum DeskMini UM880 Plus

Dell OptiPlex 3050 SFF, Core i5-6500, 8GB, 256GB SSD

Dell OptiPlex 3050 SFF, Core i5-6500, 8GB, 256GB SSD

Dell
43 Overall Score
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Minisforum DeskMini UM880 Plus 2025, Ryzen 7 255, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Silver

Minisforum DeskMini UM880 Plus 2025, Ryzen 7 255, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Silver

Minisforum
74 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Dell OptiPlex 3050 SFF, Core i5-6500, 8GB, 256GB SSD

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Minisforum DeskMini UM880 Plus 2025, Ryzen 7 255, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Silver

88 out of 100 low confidence 5 reviews

The MINISFORUM mini PCs receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their powerful performance, silent operation, and compact design. Users highlight excellent build quality, easy setup, and responsive customer support, with one reviewer noting a quick repair turnaround. A minor drawback is the Mediatek WiFi card lacking Linux support, requiring a USB adapter.

Pros
  • Powerful performance
  • Silent operation
  • Compact and elegant design
  • Excellent build quality
  • Easy setup
Cons
  • Mediatek WiFi card not supported on Linux
  • No dedicated travel case available
👍 Performance 5
👍 Noise level 4
👍 Build quality 4
👍 Design 4
👍 Customer support 2
👎 Wifi compatibility 1

Scores

Home Office
Dell
40
Minisforum
72
Compact
Dell
51
Minisforum
70
Developer
Dell
30
Minisforum
69
Business
Dell
45
Minisforum
61
Workstation
Dell
25
Minisforum
58
Ai Llm
Dell
9
Minisforum
32
Creator
Dell
13
Minisforum
30
Gaming
Dell
7
Minisforum
17

Specifications

Dell OptiPlex 3050 SFFMinisforum DeskMini UM880 Plus
Processor
CPU*i5-6500AMD Ryzen 7 255★
CPU Multi-Core Score
5,597
28,640
Cores48★
Frequency3.2 GHz3.8 GHz★
L3 Cache6 MB16 MB★
Graphics
GPU*Integrated Intel HD GraphicsAMD Radeon 780M★
GPU Benchmark Score
987
5,939
Typeintegratedintegrated
VRAM48 GB★2 GB
VRAM TypeGDDR6★Shared
Memory & Storage
RAM8 GB32 GB★
RAM GenerationDDR4DDR5★
Storage 1256 GB1 TB★
Storage 1 TypeSSDSSD
Build
Form Factorsffmini
PSU—120W★
Weight—1.41 kg
Connectivity
USB-C Ports4★1
USB Ports8★4
Thunderbolt—Thunderbolt 4
HDMI1x HDMI1x HDMI 2.1
DisplayPort1x DisplayPort1x DisplayPort 1.4
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 6E★
Bluetooth—Bluetooth 5.2★
EthernetGigabit Ethernet2.5GbE
System
OSWindows 10 ProWindows

Pros & Cons

Dell OptiPlex 3050 SFF, Core i5-6500, 8GB, 256GB SSD

  • Strong port selection (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong reliability (70th percentile)
  • Below average ram (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
  • Below average storage (13th percentile)13th %ile
  • Below average cpu (15th percentile)15th %ile
  • Below average gpu (21st percentile)

Minisforum DeskMini UM880 Plus 2025, Ryzen 7 255, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Silver

  • Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (89th percentile)89th %ile
  • Strong ram (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
  • Strong port selection (65th percentile)
  • Below average reliability (12th percentile)12th %ile

Verdict

★ Winner: Minisforum DeskMini UM880 Plus

Scores 74 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 26 specs.

Minisforum DeskMini UM880 Plus Better at:

Ai LlmGamingCompactCreatorBusinessDeveloperHome OfficeWorkstation