Dell OptiPlex 7080 Micro vs Lenovo ThinkCentre M90q
These two are closely matched - the right pick comes down to the specific job below.
The verdict
- Local AI
- Lenovo ThinkCentre M90q has a PCIe slot for a low-profile GPU - the other needs a DIY build for local LLMs.
Which wins for each job
| Job | Dell OptiPlex 7080 Micro | Lenovo ThinkCentre M90q |
|---|---|---|
| Plex / Jellyfin | ~3 streams | ~3 streams |
| Frigate NVR | ~4 cameras | ~4 cameras |
| Proxmox / VMs | 12,829 PassMark | 12,829 PassMark |
| Firewall / router | 1 NICs | 1 NICs |
| Local AI / LLM | no slot | PCIe GPU slot win |
Approximate - capacity estimates from curated specs, the same logic as the recommender. Verify against your exact setup. Prices move; check the retailer.
Full specs
| Spec | Dell OptiPlex 7080 Micro | Lenovo ThinkCentre M90q |
|---|---|---|
| Price (list) | $210 | $220 |
| CPU | Intel Core i7-10700T | Intel Core i7-10700T |
| Cores / threads | 8 | 8 |
| PassMark | 12,829 | 12,829 |
| iGPU | Intel UHD 630 | Intel UHD 630 |
| NICs | 1 | 1 |
| NIC model | Intel I219-LM | Intel I219-LM |
| RAM max (GB) | 64 | 64 |
| M.2 free | 0 | 1 |
| PCIe slot | none | x8-lp |
| Idle (W) | 11 | 11 |
| TDP (W) | 35 | 35 |