Dell OptiPlex 790 vs HP OMEN GT16-0364
Dell OptiPlex 790, Core i7-2600, 16GB, 1TB HDD, Black/Silver
HP OMEN GT16-0364 2025, Ryzen 7 8700F, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070, Panda Metal
What Buyers Say
Dell OptiPlex 790, Core i7-2600, 16GB, 1TB HDD, Black/Silver
Users are very happy with the value for money, noting that the computer works well for basic tasks and is a significant upgrade from older machines. However, the lack of built-in WiFi and the need for an additional video card for demanding software are notable drawbacks. The responses regarding the Windows product key are inconsistent, leaving some confusion.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Clean Windows 10 install no bloatware
- Fast performance for basic tasks
- Significant upgrade from older PCs
- DVD-RW drive included
Cons
- No built-in WiFi
- Requires add-on video card for demanding software
- Missing Windows product key confusion
- Only 1TB HDD no mention of SSD
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 790 | HP OMEN GT16-0364 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i7-2600 | 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 2000 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 12 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | — | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR3 | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | HDD | SSD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | desktop | mid-tower |
| PSU | — | 850W★ |
| Weight | 7.56 kg | 14.50 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 2★ |
| USB Ports | 4 | 8★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | 0 |
| HDMI | — | 1 x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | 1 Display Port | 3 x DisplayPort |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 10 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Dell OptiPlex 790, Core i7-2600, 16GB, 1TB HDD, Black/Silver
- Strong social proof (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average cpu (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average gpu (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (24th percentile)
- Below average port selection (30th 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 16 of 26 specs.