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Dell OptiPlex 3046m Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6500T vs Dell 3250 + P2016

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  • 136specifications compared
  • 49differ
  • 87identical
  • 60known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • OptiPlex 3046m Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6500T:Intel® Core™ i5
    • 3250 + P2016:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • OptiPlex 3046m Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6500T:6th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • 3250 + P2016:6th gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • OptiPlex 3046m Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6500T:i5-6500T
    • 3250 + P2016:i3-6100
  • Processor cores
    • OptiPlex 3046m Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6500T:4
    • 3250 + P2016:2
  • Processor frequency
    • OptiPlex 3046m Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6500T:2.5 GHz
    • 3250 + P2016:3.7 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • OptiPlex 3046m Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6500T:6 MB
    • 3250 + P2016:3 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • OptiPlex 3046m Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6500T:Smart Cache
    • 3250 + P2016:L3
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • OptiPlex 3046m Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6500T:35 W
    • 3250 + P2016:51 W

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Comparison of 3046m, 3250 + P2016
196 specifications
Processor14 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers6th gen Intel® Core™ i56th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi5-6500Ti3-6100
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threads44
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz3.7 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Bus typeDMI3DMI3
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
System bus rate8 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-6500 Desktop seriesIntel Core i3-6100 series
Processor codenameSkylakeSkylake
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W51 W
TcaseDiffers66 °C65 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
Number of processors installed11
Processor socketLGA 1151 (Socket H4)LGA 1151 (Socket H4)
SteppingDiffersR0S0
Maximum internal memory supported by processor64 GB64 GB
Memory types supported by processorDDR3L-SDRAM, DDR4-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM, DDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers2133,1333,1600,1866 MHz1333,1600,1866,2133 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)34.1 GB/s34.1 GB/s
ECC supported by processorDiffersNoYes
Memory voltage supported by processor1.35 V1.35 V
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.1 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Maximum internal memory16 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR4-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)1 x 4 GB1 x 4 GB
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM2x DIMM
Memory clock speedDiffers2133 MHz1600 MHz
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
Non-ECCKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers128 GB500 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD±RW
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD
Number of storage drives installed11
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA III
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
Number of storage drives supportedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one128 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 530Intel® HD Graphics 530
Maximum on-board graphics card memory1.7 GB1.7 GB
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)33
On-board graphics card base frequency350 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1050 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card ID0x19120x1912
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.44.4
On-board graphics card burst frequencyKnown for one1100 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Product typeDiffersMini PCPC
Motherboard chipsetIntel® H110Intel® H110
Compatible processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® Pentium®
Audio output channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.1 channels
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, SSD, Supervisor, UserUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive1 differ
Optical drives quantityDiffers01
Network3 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.14.0
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers24
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers42
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
HDMI ports quantity11
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Line-outYesYes
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DVI portNoNo
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slotsidentical
Number of 3.5" baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers65 W180 W
Power supply input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
Power supply input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Designidentical
Chassis typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSFF
Placement supportedHorizontal/VerticalHorizontal/Vertical
Number of 5.25" baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of 2.5" baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Product colourBlackBlack
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Liquid cooling systemKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10 ProWindows 10 Pro
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Drivers includedYesYes
Display1 differ
Display includedDiffersNoYes
Display diagonalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source49.5 cm (19.5")
Display typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLED
Display resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1440 x 900 pixels
Panel typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIPS
Native aspect ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16:10
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1000:1
Display number of coloursKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16.78 million colours
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source250 cd/m²
Viewing angle, horizontalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source178°
Viewing angle, verticalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source178°
Processor special features12 differ
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography14 nm14 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) version1.001.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)YesYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)DiffersYesNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionDiffers1.000.00
Intel TSX-NIDiffersYesNo
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers1.000.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)YesYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)YesYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers8818390729
Processor codeDiffersSR2BZSR2HG
Processor package size37.5 x 37.5 mm37.5 x 37.5 mm
Scalability1S1S
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.2, AVX 2.0, SSE4.1SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Thermal solution specificationDiffersPCG 2015APCG 2015C
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs5 - 35 °C10 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-40 - 65 °C-40 - 65 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)20 - 80%20 - 80%
Operating altitude-15.2 - 3048 m-15.2 - 3048 m
Non-operating altitude-15.2 - 10668 m-15.2 - 10668 m
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one5 - 95%Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers36 mm92.6 mm
DepthDiffers178 mm293 mm
HeightDiffers182 mm290 mm
WeightDiffers1.28 kg4.81 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualYesYes
Mouse includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFCC, UL
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHome office, Small Business
Audioidentical
Audio chipKnown for oneRealtek ALC3234Unknown — not stated by the source

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