Dell OptiPlex 7040 vs HP OMEN GT16-0364
Dell OptiPlex 7040 2015, Core i7-6700, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Black
HP OMEN GT16-0364 2025, Ryzen 7 8700F, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070, Panda Metal
What Buyers Say
Dell OptiPlex 7040 2015, Core i7-6700, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Black
The Dell Optiplex 7040 Tower refurbished desktop receives mixed feedback. Many users praise its quiet operation, fast performance, and good value for office or light gaming use, especially after adding a video card. However, several verified buyers report serious issues like motherboard failure, SSD failure, and file download problems, leading to frustration. The product seems to offer a solid experience when it works, but quality control and reliability are significant concerns.
Pros
- Quiet operation
- Fast performance
- Good value for money
- Clean and like-new condition
- Easy to upgrade
Cons
- Motherboard failure
- SSD failure
- File download issues
- Misleading advertising
- Disc drive not working properly
HP OMEN GT16-0364 2025, Ryzen 7 8700F, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070, Panda Metal
The HP OMEN 35L desktop with Ryzen 7 8700F and RTX 5070 receives overwhelmingly positive feedback. Users praise its powerful performance, quiet operation, and excellent cooling, making it ideal for gaming and productivity. The build quality and design are also highlighted as solid and modern. A few minor concerns about included peripherals and lighting customization are noted in Q&A, but overall sentiment is very high.
Pros
- Powerful performance
- Quiet operation
- Excellent cooling
- Solid build quality
- Fast SSD storage
Cons
- No keyboard/mouse included
- Lighting customization unclear
Scores
Specifications
| Dell OptiPlex 7040 | HP OMEN GT16-0364 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i7-6700 | AMD Ryzen 7 8700F★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 4 | 8★ |
| Frequency | 3.4 GHz | 4.1 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB | 16 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 | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | mid-tower |
| PSU | 240W | 850W★ |
| Weight | — | 14.50 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 0 | 2★ |
| USB Ports | 8 | 8 |
| Thunderbolt | — | 0 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | 1 x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | 2x DisplayPort | 3 x DisplayPort |
| Wi-Fi | WiFi 4 | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Dell OptiPlex 7040 2015, Core i7-6700, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Black
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average gpu (21st percentile)
- Below average cpu (25th percentile)
- Below average ram (32nd percentile)
HP OMEN GT16-0364 2025, Ryzen 7 8700F, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070, Panda Metal
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong port selection (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong gpu (89th percentile)89th %ile
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 26 specs.