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Black small-form-factor desktop tower with front USB-C port

DELL

DELL OptiPlex 5070 SFF desktop PC i7 9700 3.0 GHz 16GB DDR4 256GB NVMe

SKU CH-NJ93-JCBWF

Small-form-factor desktop with an eight-core Intel Core i7 9700, 16 GB DDR4 memory and a 256 GB NVMe PCIe M.2 SSD running Windows 11 Pro

  • Screen sizeNo Screen
  • ProcessorIntel Core i7 9th Gen
  • Memory size16 GB DDR4
  • Storage drive256 GB PCIe M.2 SSD
  • GraphicsIntel UHD Graphics 630
  • ChipsetIntel Q370
  • Eight-core i7 9700 handles heavy workloads smoothly
  • 16 GB DDR4 memory keeps multitasking responsive
  • 256 GB NVMe SSD boots Windows 11 Pro in seconds
  • Small form factor fits tight desk spaces
  • Gigabit Ethernet plus USB 3.1 Type-C connect peripherals fast

Business desktop for office tasks

The Dell OptiPlex 5070 SFF is a small-form-factor desktop built around an eight-core Intel Core i7-9700 processor running at 3.0 GHz with 12 MB cache. It ships with 16 GB of DDR4 memory and a 256 GB NVMe PCIe M.2 solid-state drive. Windows 11 Pro is pre-installed. The chassis uses air cooling and fits easily on a desk or behind a monitor. No monitor, keyboard or mouse is included.

Connectivity changes for legacy displays

The system provides one USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C port, five USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A ports and four USB 2.0 Type-A ports. Video output is limited to two DisplayPort 1.2 connectors; there are no HDMI, VGA or DVI ports. Buyers connecting older monitors will need an active adapter or a DisplayPort-to-HDMI cable. A single universal audio jack and a line-out port handle analogue sound. Gigabit Ethernet handles wired networking.

Eight-core processor defines throughput

The Intel Core i7-9700 delivers eight cores and eight threads at a 65 W thermal design power, setting the performance ceiling for multitasking and business applications. Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 630 drives the DisplayPort outputs without a discrete graphics card. The 256 GB NVMe drive determines boot speed and application load times. Buyers who need more cores, higher single-thread frequency or a dedicated GPU should consider a different platform.

How it compares

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

Price $289.99
Cheaper than about 73% of the 14,711 comparable items (median $494.99).
Memory size 16 GB DDR4
Typical for this category: the median of 5,840 items is 16 GB.
RAM capacity 16 GB DDR4
Typical for this category: the median of 13,125 items is 16 GB.

Specifications

Product
Brand nameDELL
Product lineOptiPlex
Model name5070
Product typeBusiness Desktops & Workstations
Recommended useBusiness
Product colorBlack
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i7 9th Gen
CPUi7 9700
CPU modelIntel Core i7-9700
ChipsetIntel Q370
Processor cache12 MB L3 Cache
L3 cache per CPU12 MB
Memory
Memory size16 GB DDR4
RAM capacity16 GB DDR4
Storage
Storage drive256 GB PCIe M.2 SSD
SSD storage256 GB NVMe
Storage configurationPCI Express NVMe
Optical driveNo
Disk controllerPCI Express NVMe
Display
Screen sizeNo Screen
Touch inputNo
Graphics
GraphicsIntel UHD Graphics 630
GPUIntel UHD 630
GPU interfaceIntegrated video
Audio & video
SpeakersSet Not Included
Connectivity
Network speed10/100/1000 Mbit/s
Wired networkGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet controllerIntegrated
Wi-FiNo
Bluetooth supportNo
Ports & slots
External ports1x Ethernet
Front USB ports4
Front audio jacks1
Video connectors2 Display Port
Rear USB ports6
Ethernet port1 port
Rear audio jacks1
Size & build
Form factorSlim/Small Form Factor
Compatibility
Windows 11 supportReady
In the box
Included monitorNot included
Bundled mouseNot Included
In the boxDesktop Computer and Power Cord Only
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro
More details
AI capabilityCopilot+ PC
Cooling methodAir Cooling
KeyboardNot Included

Condition and safety notices

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Condition notice
Grade B - Desktop will show previous signs of use such as minor dents, minor scrapes and/or bezel imperfections. Desktop will be in perfect working order. Grade B units will typically be priced lower then the Grade A equivalent and will have the same warranty as all products.

Questions about this item

Will the 256 GB NVMe drive need replacing for more capacity later?

The 256 GB NVMe PCIe M.2 SSD is the installed boot drive; the small form factor chassis limits internal expansion, so adding a larger NVMe module is the practical upgrade path.

What limits sustained performance of the i7 9700 first?

The 65 W processor and air cooling in the slim chassis mean thermal throttling will appear before the 8 cores hit their maximum turbo for extended periods.

How loud and hot does the air cooling get during all day use?

The 65 W CPU with air cooling in a small form factor case will produce noticeable fan noise and warm exhaust after several hours of continuous load.

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