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DELL 84WKN OptiPlex 3000 desktop PC i5-12500T 2.0 GHz 16 GB 256 GB NVMe

SKU CH-V58E-A1YHP MPN 84WKN

A micro desktop with a hexa-core 2.0 GHz processor, 16 GB DDR4 and a 256 GB NVMe drive for compact business workstations

  • Screen sizeNo Screen
  • ProcessorIntel Core i5 12th Gen
  • Storage drive256 GB SSD
  • GraphicsIntel UHD Graphics 770
  • CPUIntel Core i5-12500T 2.0 GHz
  • SSD storage256 GB
  • Six-core i5-12500T handles multi-task workloads smoothly
  • 16 GB DDR4 keeps many apps open together
  • 256 GB NVMe boots Windows and loads files fast
  • Intel UHD Graphics 770 drives dual 4K displays
  • Compact OptiPlex 3000 chassis fits tight desk spaces

Compact Business Desktop

The Dell OptiPlex 3000 is a micro form-factor PC built around an Intel Core i5-12500T hexa-core processor running at 2.0 GHz. It targets office environments that need a small footprint without sacrificing multi-threaded performance for everyday productivity tasks.

Build Integration

The system arrives with 16 GB of DDR4 memory and a 256 GB NVMe 3.0 x4 SSD installed, leaving the M.2 slot occupied but freeing expansion bays for additional storage if the chassis allows. Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 770 drives displays directly, so no discrete graphics card or extra power cables are required.

Ideal User Profile

This desktop suits businesses deploying standard office suites, web apps and video conferencing on a tight desk space. Buyers who want more storage headroom, discrete graphics for creative workloads, or user-upgradeable CPU options should look at larger form-factor workstations instead.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Tower & Compact Desktop PCs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $541.99
Typical for this category: the median of 14,711 items is $494.99.
Storage drive 256 GB SSD
Lower than about 70% of the 3,890 comparable items (median 512 GB).
SSD storage 256 GB
Lower than about 80% of the 11,342 comparable items (median 512 GB).

Specifications

Product
Product typeBusiness Desktops & Workstations
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i5 12th Gen
CPUIntel Core i5-12500T 2.0 GHz
CPU modelIntel Core i5-12500T
Storage
Storage drive256 GB SSD
SSD storage256 GB
Display
Screen sizeNo Screen
Graphics
GraphicsIntel UHD Graphics 770
Size & build
Shipping weight6.80 kg
Package size498 × 241 × 132 mm
In the box
Included monitorNot included

Questions about this item

Will the i5-12500T processor sustain its 2.0 GHz speed during long workloads?

The 6-core i5-12500T runs at a 2.0 GHz base frequency; under sustained load it will maintain that speed until the compact chassis reaches its thermal ceiling, at which point the processor reduces frequency to stay within its power envelope.

How much fan noise and heat should I expect when the OptiPlex 3000 runs all day?

The micro form factor uses a small internal fan; during light office work it is barely audible, but continuous heavy tasks will spin the fan faster and warm the case exterior noticeably.

Do I need to supply my own monitor, keyboard and mouse to use this desktop?

Yes — the system ships without a display, keyboard or mouse, so you must provide those peripherals plus a power cable and network connection before it is usable.

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