Dell OptiPlex 7050 vs Minisforum DeskMini UM880 Plus
Dell OptiPlex 7050 2017, Core i5-7500T, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black
Dell
45 Overall Score
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Minisforum DeskMini UM880 Plus 2025, Ryzen 7 255, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
Minisforum
74 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Dell OptiPlex 7050 2017, Core i5-7500T, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black
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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
Compact
Developer
Business
Workstation
Ai Llm
Creator
Gaming
Specifications
| Dell OptiPlex 7050 | Minisforum DeskMini UM880 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i5-7500T | AMD Ryzen 7 255★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 4 | 8★ |
| Frequency | 2.7 GHz | 3.8 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB | 16 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel HD Graphics 630 | AMD Radeon 780M★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 48 GB★ | 2 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | mini |
| PSU | — | 120W★ |
| Weight | 1.86 kg | 1.41 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 1★ |
| USB Ports | 1 | 4★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI Port | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | Display Port | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Bluetooth 5.2★ |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | 2.5GbE |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows |
Pros & Cons
Dell OptiPlex 7050 2017, Core i5-7500T, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average cpu (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average ram (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average port selection (25th percentile)
- Below average gpu (25th 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 15 of 26 specs.