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Compact black Dell OptiPlex 3070 small form factor desktop tower

DELL

DELL OptiPlex 3070 SFF Desktop PC i5-8500 16GB 256GB NVMe

SKU CH-P8GR-8B7PA

Compact SFF desktop with Intel Core i5-8500 six-core processor, 16GB DDR4 memory, 256GB NVMe storage and Windows 11 Pro

  • Screen sizeNo Screen
  • ProcessorIntel Core i5 8th Gen
  • RAM capacity16 GB DDR4
  • SSD storage256 GB NVMe
  • GraphicsIntel UHD Graphics 630
  • CPU modelIntel Core i5-8500
  • Smooth multitasking backed by 16GB DDR4 memory
  • Fast boot and file access via 256GB NVMe SSD
  • Hardware-level security with built-in TPM 2.0 module
  • Compact SFF chassis saves valuable desk space
  • Dual-monitor support through HDMI and DisplayPort outputs

Compact business desktop for office workflows

The Dell OptiPlex 3070 SFF is a small-form-factor desktop built for business, education and home-office users who need a space-saving Windows 11 Pro machine. It ships new with a pre-installed operating system, TPM 2.0 security and a Wi-Fi and Bluetooth adapter included. The compact chassis fits tight workspaces while providing standard desktop connectivity.

Hexa-core i5-8500 with 4.10 GHz turbo

The single specification that determines suitability is the Intel Core i5-8500 processor: six cores, 3.00 GHz base frequency and up to 4.10 GHz turbo boost. This CPU handles everyday productivity, web-based applications and multi-window multitasking without bottlenecking the 16 GB DDR4 memory. Buyers who need higher sustained clock speeds or more cores for rendering or compilation should look elsewhere.

16 GB DDR4 and 256 GB NVMe headroom

Sixteen gigabytes of DDR4 RAM gives comfortable headroom for dozens of browser tabs, Office suites and background services. The 256 GB NVMe SSD delivers fast boot and application launch, yet fills quickly with large media libraries, VM images or local databases. Users requiring more memory or storage capacity will need to upgrade after purchase.

How it compares

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

Price $160.99
Cheaper than about 92% of the 14,711 comparable items (median $494.99).
RAM capacity 16 GB DDR4
Typical for this category: the median of 13,125 items is 16 GB.
SSD storage 256 GB NVMe
Lower than about 80% of the 11,342 comparable items (median 512 GB).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameDELL
Product lineOptiPlex
Model name3070
Product typeBusiness Desktops & Workstations
Product colorBlack
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i5 8th Gen
CPU modelIntel Core i5-8500
Base clock speed3 GHz
Processor cache9 MB L3 Cache
L3 cache per CPU9 MB
Memory
RAM capacity16 GB DDR4
Storage
SSD storage256 GB NVMe
Optical driveNo
Display
Screen sizeNo Screen
Graphics
GraphicsIntel UHD Graphics 630
Connectivity
Wired networkFast Ethernet
Bluetooth supportYes
Ports & slots
Front USB ports4
Front audio jacks1
Video connectors1 Display Port, 1 HDMI
Rear USB ports4
Ethernet port1 port
Size & build
Form factorSlim/Small Form Factor
Compatibility
Windows 11 supportReady
In the box
Included monitorNot included
Pointing deviceWireless Mouse
In the boxDell OptiPlex 3070 SFF, Free Wireless Keyboard and Mouse, Free WIFI & Bluetooth Adapter, Power Cord
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro
More details
Cooling methodAir Cooling
Keyboard typeWireless Keyboard

Questions about this item

What does the 4.10GHz turbo speed mean for everyday workloads on this i5-8500?

The six-core processor reaches 4.10GHz under load, so single-threaded tasks like web browsing or document editing finish quickly while multi-tasking stays responsive across all six cores.

How does the HDMI and DisplayPort combination limit the display setup on this OptiPlex 3070?

One HDMI and one DisplayPort let you drive two monitors simultaneously at typical office resolutions without needing an adapter or docking station.

What clearance does the Small Form Factor chassis need for the air-cooling system to work properly?

The compact SFF case uses internal air cooling, so leave a few centimetres of space around the vents on the sides and rear to keep temperatures stable.

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