Dell OptiPlex 5050 vs HP OMEN GT16-0364
Dell OptiPlex 5050 2017, Core i7-7700, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black
HP OMEN GT16-0364 2025, Ryzen 7 8700F, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070, Panda Metal
What Buyers Say
Dell OptiPlex 5050 2017, Core i7-7700, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black
This refurbished mini PC generally receives positive feedback for its speed, value, and suitability as a home server or office machine. Many users praise its performance for the price, especially for tasks like media transcoding or basic office work. However, several verified reviews note that the included keyboard and mouse are of poor quality, and one buyer reported a motherboard failure after three months. A critical concern is that Windows 11 may be installed via unsupported workarounds on this older hardware, potentially blocking security updates.
Pros
- Fast performance for the price
- Great value as a home server or office PC
- Solid build quality
- NVMe drive for quick boot
- Works well with Linux
Cons
- Poor quality included keyboard and mouse
- Windows 11 may be unsupported on this hardware
- No onboard WiFi recognized by Linux
- Limited expansion options
- Motherboard failure reported after 3 months
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 5050 | 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* | Intel HD Graphics 630 | 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 | 512 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | mid-tower |
| PSU | — | 850W★ |
| Weight | 3.70 kg | 14.50 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 2★ |
| USB Ports | 4 | 8★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | 0 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | 1 x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort | 3 x DisplayPort |
| Wi-Fi | WiFi 5 | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Dell OptiPlex 5050 2017, Core i7-7700, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average gpu (25th percentile)
- Below average cpu (27th percentile)
- Below average ram (32nd percentile)
- Below average port selection (33rd 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 15 of 26 specs.