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Black small form factor desktop tower with silver accents, front DVD-RW slot and Dell badge

DELL

DELL OptiPlex 9020 SFF desktop PC i5-4570 3.2GHz 16GB DDR3 256GB SSD

SKU CH-VYK8-BNHTE

A small-form-factor business desktop with a quad-core i5-4570 processor, 16 GB DDR3 memory and a 256 GB SSD, plus DVD-RW and Windows 10 Pro

  • Screen sizeNo Screen
  • ProcessorIntel Core i5 4th Gen
  • Memory size8 GB DDR3 Desktop RAM
  • Storage drive3.5 in 1 TB Hard Drive
  • GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 4600
  • ChipsetIntel Q86

Memory Capacity 16GB DDR3

  • Quad-core i5-4570 handles multitasking at 3.2 GHz
  • 16 GB DDR3 memory runs multiple apps smoothly
  • 256 GB SSD boots Windows 10 Pro quickly
  • Intel HD 4600 supports three displays up to 3840x2160@60Hz
  • Small form factor fits tight workspaces with DVD-RW included

Compact business desktop for office tasks

The Dell OptiPlex 9020 SFF is a small-form-factor desktop built around a 4th Gen Intel Core i5-4570 processor running at 3.2 GHz with four threads. It ships with 16 GB of DDR3 memory and a 256 GB solid-state drive, plus a DVD-RW drive and Windows 10 Pro 64-bit. A USB keyboard and mouse are included so it is ready for typical office workloads.

Thermals noise and power in daily use

The integrated Intel HD Graphics 4600 operates at a base frequency of 350 MHz and can reach 1.20 GHz dynamically, supporting up to three displays through HDMI 1.4, DisplayPort and VGA. DirectX 11.2 and 12 plus OpenGL 4.3 are available for standard business applications. The compact chassis uses internal airflow to manage heat from the 64-bit quad-core CPU during normal multitasking.

Build quality and connector layout

The black and silver SFF case fits on or under a desk while providing Gigabit Ethernet for wired networking and integrated audio. Video outputs allow 4096x2304 at 24 Hz over HDMI and 3840x2160 at 60 Hz over DisplayPort, with VGA limited to 1920x1200 at 60 Hz. Memory can be expanded up to 32 GB of DDR3 if additional capacity is needed later.

How it compares

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

Price $163.99
Cheaper than about 92% of the 14,711 comparable items (median $494.99).
Memory size 8 GB DDR3 Desktop RAM
Lower than about 80% of the 5,840 comparable items (median 16 GB).
RAM capacity 16 GB DDR3
Typical for this category: the median of 13,125 items is 16 GB.

Specifications

Product
Brand nameDELL
Product lineOptiPlex
Model name9020
Part number9020
Product typeHome / Business
Recommended useConsumer
Product colorBlack/Silver
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i5 4th Gen
CPU4th Gen Intel Quad-Core i5-4570 3.2 GHz
CPU model3.2 GHz
CPU socketFCLGA1150
ChipsetIntel Q86
Memory
Memory size8 GB DDR3 Desktop RAM
RAM capacity16 GB DDR3
RAM type and speedDDR3
Memory configuration4 GB x 4
Total memory slots4
Free memory slots0
Memory slots0/4
Storage
Storage drive3.5 in 1 TB Hard Drive
SSD storage256 GB
Hard driveNo
Disc driveDVD±RW Drive
Drive interfaceSATA
Optical driveDVD+R/RW
Second disc drive typeDVD±RW
Display
Screen sizeNo Screen
Graphics
GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 4600
GPUIntel Graphics 4600
GPU interfaceIntegrated video
Audio & video
SoundSound card - Integrated
Audio chipIntegrated
Connectivity
Network speed10/100/1000 Mbit/s
Wired networkGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet controllerIntegrated
Wi-FiIEEE 802.11n
Bluetooth supportYes
Ports & slots
Front USB ports4
PS/2 ports2
Video connectors1 VGA, 2 Display Ports
Rear USB ports6
Ethernet port1 port
Rear audio jacks1x Headphone, 1x Microphone, 1x Line In
Size & build
Form factorSlim/Small Form Factor
ChassisSmall Form Factor
Overall dimensions11.4 × 3.7 × 12.3
In the box
Included monitorNot included
Bundled mouseUSB
Pointing deviceUSB Mouse
Software
Operating systemWindows 10 Pro
Pre-installed softwareWindows 10 Pro Installed
More details
KeyboardUSB
Keyboard typeUSB Keyboard

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Questions about this item

How do I add more DDR3 memory to the OptiPlex 9020 SFF, and what is the common mistake?

Open the chassis, locate the four DDR3 slots and insert modules in matching pairs; the common mistake is mixing capacities or leaving a slot empty between populated ones.

Which component in the OptiPlex 9020 SFF is most likely to need replacement after several years of daily use?

The 3.5-inch 1 TB hard drive has moving parts and a finite lifespan, so plan to replace it before the solid-state drive or memory.

What thermal limit appears first on the i5-4570 when the OptiPlex 9020 SFF runs a sustained heavy workload?

The processor will hit its 3.60 GHz turbo ceiling and then throttle to the 3.20 GHz base frequency once the small-form-factor cooler saturates.

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