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Black small-form-factor desktop tower, compact rectangular shape, matte finish

DELL

DELL OptiPlex 5070 SFF i7 9700 16GB DDR4 1TB NVMe desktop PC

SKU CH-FQEX-KX0K9

Business desktop with 8-core Intel i7 9700, 16GB DDR4 and 1TB NVMe SSD in a small form factor

  • Screen sizeNo Screen
  • ProcessorIntel Core i7 9th Gen
  • Memory size16 GB DDR4
  • Storage drive1 TB PCIe M.2 SSD
  • GraphicsIntel UHD Graphics 630
  • ChipsetIntel Q370
  • Eight-core i7-9700 delivers strong multi-task performance
  • 16 GB DDR4 memory handles heavy workloads smoothly
  • 1 TB NVMe SSD provides fast boot and file access
  • Intel UHD 630 graphics supports dual DisplayPort monitors
  • Windows 10 Pro pre-installed and ready to use

Small-form-factor business desktop

The Dell OptiPlex 5070 SFF uses an Intel Core i7 9700 eight-core processor running at 3.00 GHz with 12 MB L3 cache and a 65 W rating. It ships with 16 GB of DDR4 memory and a 1 TB NVMe PCIe M.2 solid-state drive for fast boot and load times. Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 630 drives two DisplayPort 1.2 outputs. Windows 10 Pro is pre-installed and activated.

Thermals, noise and power draw in normal use

The 65 W processor and compact chassis are designed for typical office workloads such as document editing, web browsing and video conferencing. Integrated graphics keep the thermal load modest during everyday tasks. A single universal audio jack and line-out handle basic sound without adding heat. Gigabit Ethernet provides wired connectivity with minimal overhead.

Behaviour under sustained load

Extended multi-core workloads will push the 65 W CPU toward its thermal limit inside the small-form-factor enclosure, so fan speeds rise accordingly. The NVMe SSD maintains consistent throughput during long file transfers or database operations. Users requiring discrete graphics, additional internal drives or legacy VGA and DVI outputs should consider a larger chassis.

How it compares

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

Price $340.99
Cheaper than about 65% 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 drive1 TB PCIe M.2 SSD
SSD storage1 TB PCIe
Optical driveNo
Display
Screen sizeNo Screen
Touch inputNo
Graphics
GraphicsIntel UHD Graphics 630
GPUIntel UHD 630
GPU interfaceIntegrated video
Connectivity
Network speed10/100/1000 Mbit/s
Wired networkGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet controllerIntegrated
Ports & slots
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
In the box
Included monitorNot included
Bundled mouseNone
Software
Operating systemWindows 10 Pro
More details
KeyboardNone

Condition and safety notices

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Condition notice
Grade A - Desktop will be in good condition. May show minor signs of previous use but will still be in overall perfect working order.

Questions about this item

How do I install the 1TB NVMe PCIe M.2 SSD in the OptiPlex 5070 SFF, and which step do people get wrong?

The M.2 slot is on the motherboard under the metal shield; the common mistake is forgetting to remove the screw from the standoff before inserting the drive at a 30-degree angle.

What maintenance will the 16GB DDR4 memory need later?

DDR4 modules are solid-state and require no scheduled maintenance; if capacity becomes limiting, add matching DDR4 sticks to the two free DIMM slots.

What limit appears first on the Intel UHD 630 graphics under sustained load?

The 65 W processor thermal envelope throttles the integrated GPU before the 12 MB L3 cache or memory bandwidth become bottlenecks.

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