Dell OptiPlex 7050 Tower vs HP OMEN GT16-0364
Dell OptiPlex 7050 Tower 2022, Core i7-7700, 32GB, 1TB SSD + 2TB HDD, Black
HP OMEN GT16-0364 2025, Ryzen 7 8700F, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070, Panda Metal
What Buyers Say
Dell OptiPlex 7050 Tower 2022, Core i7-7700, 32GB, 1TB SSD + 2TB HDD, Black
Most buyers are happy with this refurbished Dell desktop, praising its value and performance for the price, especially for basic tasks and light gaming. However, several users encountered issues right out of the box, such as slow WiFi, missing cables, or a non-starting unit. The overall sentiment is positive, but a significant minority faced frustrating defects that required extra work or part replacements.
Pros
- great value for money
- good performance for basic tasks
- includes Windows 11 Pro
- easy to upgrade (RAM, GPU, SSD)
- quiet operation under normal load
Cons
- slow WiFi out of the box
- missing cables or components
- unit may not start at all
- low-quality mouse and keyboard
- WiFi/BT dongle interference issues
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 7050 Tower | HP OMEN GT16-0364 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i7 7700 | AMD Ryzen 7 8700F★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 4 | 8★ |
| Frequency | 3.6 GHz | 4.1 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB | 16 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | — | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 12 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | — | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage 2 | 2 TB★ | — |
| Storage 2 Type | HDD★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini-tower | mid-tower |
| PSU | — | 850W★ |
| Weight | 5.90 kg | 14.50 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 2★ |
| USB Ports | 10★ | 8 |
| Thunderbolt | — | 0 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | 1 x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | 2x DisplayPort | 3 x DisplayPort |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Dell OptiPlex 7050 Tower 2022, Core i7-7700, 32GB, 1TB SSD + 2TB HDD, Black
- Strong storage (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong port selection (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average gpu (25th percentile)
- Below average cpu (27th 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 28 specs.