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Small black desktop tower, compact business form factor

DELL

Dell OptiPlex 5070 SFF i5-9500 16GB 256GB NVMe desktop PC

SKU CH-TGWF-2RDGR

Small-form-factor business desktop with a six-core i5-9500, 16 GB DDR4 and a 256 GB NVMe drive, running Windows 11 Pro

  • Screen sizeNo Screen
  • ProcessorIntel Core i5 9th Gen
  • Memory size16 GB DDR4
  • Storage drive256 GB PCIe M.2 SSD
  • GraphicsIntel UHD Graphics 630
  • ChipsetIntel Q370
  • 6-core Intel i5-9500 handles multitasking smoothly
  • 16 GB DDR4 memory keeps apps responsive
  • 256 GB NVMe SSD boots Windows 11 Pro fast
  • Dual DisplayPort 1.2 outputs drive two monitors
  • USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C adds modern connectivity

Business desktop for office tasks

The Dell OptiPlex 5070 SFF is a compact desktop built for everyday business workloads. Its Intel Core i5-9500 six-core processor runs at 3.0 GHz with 9 MB L3 cache. The system ships with 16 GB of DDR4 memory and a 256 GB NVMe PCIe M.2 solid-state drive. Windows 11 Pro is pre-installed.

Air cooling with 65 W processor

The 65 W CPU is cooled by an internal air-cooling solution designed for the small-form-factor chassis. Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 630 handles display output without a discrete graphics card. Typical office applications keep thermals and fan noise at modest levels. Power draw stays close to the processor rated figure during normal productivity work.

Sustained load stays within 65 W envelope

Under continuous multi-threaded workloads the six-core processor maintains its 65 W thermal design power without exceeding the cooling capacity. The NVMe drive delivers consistent throughput for prolonged file transfers or database tasks. Integrated graphics performance remains stable for extended multi-monitor sessions via two DisplayPort 1.2 outputs. The platform suits workloads that run for hours rather than short bursts.

How it compares

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

Price $219.99
Cheaper than about 86% 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 i5 9th Gen
CPUi5 9500
CPU modelIntel Core i5-9500
ChipsetIntel Q370
Processor cache9 MB L3 Cache
L3 cache per CPU9 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

How do I install the NVMe drive and what step do people miss?

The 256GB NVMe PCIe M.2 SSD mounts in the dedicated M.2 slot on the motherboard; the step often missed is inserting it at the correct angle and securing it with the tiny retaining screw before closing the SFF chassis.

What maintenance or replacement will the memory need later?

The 16GB DDR4 modules are the only user-serviceable memory; if capacity becomes limiting, replace them with matching DDR4 DIMMs — no other memory type fits the OptiPlex 5070 slots.

What limit appears first under sustained load?

The 65W i5-9500 will hit its thermal ceiling inside the small-form-factor air-cooled case, causing clock-speed throttling before any other component reaches its limit.

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