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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 familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers6th gen Intel® Core™ i56th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi5-6500Ti3-6100
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz3.7 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-6500 Desktop seriesIntel Core i3-6100 series
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W51 W
TcaseDiffers66 °C65 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8
SteppingDiffersR0S0
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers2133,1333,1600,1866 MHz1333,1600,1866,2133 MHz
ECC supported by processorDiffersNoYes
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.1 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR4-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM2x DIMM
Memory clock speedDiffers2133 MHz1600 MHz
Non-ECCKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers128 GB500 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD±RW
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD
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 card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1050 MHz
On-board graphics card burst frequencyKnown for one1100 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Product typeDiffersMini PCPC
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
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)
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
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
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
Designidentical
Chassis typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSFF
Number of 5.25" baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of 2.5" baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
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
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
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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 Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers8818390729
Processor codeDiffersSR2BZSR2HG
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.2, AVX 2.0, SSE4.1SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal solution specificationDiffersPCG 2015APCG 2015C
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs5 - 35 °C10 - 35 °C
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
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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