DELL OptiPlex 7010 MT i5-3470 3.2GHz 16GB DDR3 128GB SSD 2TB HDD desktop PC

Business desktop for everyday workloads

The Dell OptiPlex 7010 mini-tower ships with a 3rd Gen Intel Core i5-3470 quad-core processor at 3.20 GHz, 16 GB of DDR3 memory, a 128 GB solid-state drive for the operating system and a 2 TB hard drive for bulk storage. Windows 10 Pro 64-bit is pre-installed and a DVD±RW drive, USB keyboard and USB mouse are included.

Sustained multitasking and thermal behaviour

The i5-3470 can reach 3.60 GHz Turbo Boost for short bursts, but under continuous load it settles at its 3.20 GHz base clock while the integrated Intel HD Graphics 2500 runs between 650 MHz and 1.10 GHz. The mini-tower chassis provides enough airflow to keep the CPU at base frequency during typical office tasks, though extended heavy compute will see clocks held steady rather than boosted.

Straightforward setup with limited expansion

Power, monitor, keyboard and mouse are the only connections required to start working; the operating system is already activated. The 240-pin DDR3 slots support up to 32 GB total, so the fitted 16 GB can be doubled if needed. Integrated graphics drive up to three displays via the available video outputs. Buyers who need a discrete graphics card or more than two internal drives will find the mini-tower layout restrictive.