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Manufacturer codeC346V
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About the DELL OptiPlex 5050
DELL C346V is listed in the pcs/workstations category. The recorded specifications include processor family: Intel® Core™ i5; internal memory: 8 GB; total storage capacity: 500 GB; operating system installed: Windows 10 Pro. This entry covers manufacturer code C346V. Specifications relate to this exact source record; other editions or packages may differ.
This configuration lists 8 GB of memory and 500 GB of storage. Memory supports active applications; storage holds software and files. Check upgradeability separately, because a capacity figure does not establish whether either component can be replaced.
- Processor family
- Intel® Core™ i5
- Processor model
- i5-7500T
- Memory (RAM)
- 8 GB
- Total storage capacity
- 500 GB
- Storage media
- HDD
- Operating system installed
- Windows 10 Pro
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DELL OptiPlex 5050 specifications
Manufacturer code: C346V · Icecat product 35801962 · Checked 21 Sep 2026. Specifications belong to this exact model.
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| Processor family | Intel® Core™ i5 |
|---|---|
| Processor model | i5-7500T |
| Memory (RAM) | 8 GB |
| Total storage capacity | 500 GB |
| Storage media | HDD |
| Operating system installed | Windows 10 Pro |
| Discrete graphics card model | Not available |
| Chassis type | Mini PC |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
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Audio & listening2 details
| Configurable TDP-down frequency | 1.7 GHz |
|---|---|
| Microphone in | No |
Display2 details
| Number of displays supported (on-board graphics) | 3 |
|---|---|
| Display included | No |
Processor, memory & storage40 details
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
|---|---|
| Processor generation | 7th gen Intel® Core™ i5 |
| Processor cores | 4 |
| Processor threads | 4 |
| Processor boost frequency | 3.3 GHz |
| Processor frequency | 2.7 GHz |
| Processor cache | 6 MB |
| Processor cache type | Smart Cache |
| Processor lithography | 14 nm |
| Processor operating modes | 64-bit |
| Processor codename | Kaby Lake |
| Number of processors installed | 1 |
| Processor socket | LGA 1151 (Socket H4) |
| Maximum internal memory supported by processor | 64 GB |
| Memory types supported by processor | DDR3L-SDRAM, DDR4-SDRAM |
| Memory clock speeds supported by processor | 1333,1600,2133,2400 MHz |
| ECC supported by processor | No |
| Memory voltage supported by processor | 1.35 V |
| Internal memory type | DDR4-SDRAM |
| Memory layout (slots x size) | 1 x 8 GB |
| Memory clock speed | 2400 MHz |
| Number of storage drives installed | 1 |
| HDD capacity | 500 GB |
| HDD speed | 7200 RPM |
| HDD size | 2.5" |
| Card reader integrated | No |
| Discrete graphics card | No |
| On-board graphics card | Yes |
| On-board graphics card model | Intel® HD Graphics 630 |
| On-board graphics card base frequency | 350 MHz |
| On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max) | 1100 MHz |
| Maximum on-board graphics card memory | 64 GB |
| On-board graphics card DirectX version | 12.0 |
| On-board graphics card OpenGL version | 4.4 |
| On-board graphics card ID | 0x5912 |
| Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) | Yes |
| Processor package size | 37.5 x 37.5 mm |
| Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version | 1.00 |
| Processor ARK ID | 97121 |
| Conflict-Free processor | Yes |
Camera, image & video4 details
| Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD) | Yes |
|---|---|
| Intel Clear Video Technology | Yes |
| Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID) | Yes |
| Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology | Yes |
Connections & wireless11 details
| HDD interface | SATA |
|---|---|
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 10,100,1000 Mbit/s |
| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 6 |
| DisplayPort connections | 1 |
| HDMI ports | 1 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
| Combo headphone/mic port | Yes |
| DVI port | No |
Power & battery3 details
| Power supply | 65 W |
|---|---|
| Power supply input voltage | 100 - 240 V |
| Power supply input frequency | 50 - 60 Hz |
Design & dimensions9 details
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 35 W |
|---|---|
| Product type | Mini PC |
| Product colour | Black |
| Intel Identity Protection Technology version | 1.00 |
| Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT) | Yes |
| Width | 36 mm |
| Depth | 178 mm |
| Height | 182 mm |
| Weight | 1.17 kg |
Software & compatibility4 details
| Operating system architecture | 64-bit |
|---|---|
| Trial software | Microsoft Office |
| Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX) | Yes |
| Supported instruction sets | AVX 2.0 |
Further product details39 details
| System bus rate | 8 GT/s |
|---|---|
| Bus type | DMI3 |
| Tjunction | 80 °C |
| PCI Express slots version | 3.0 |
| Maximum number of PCI Express lanes | 16 |
| PCI Express configurations | 2x8, 1x8+2x4 |
| Memory channels | Dual-channel |
| Optical drive type | No |
| Number of HDDs installed | 1 |
| Cabling technology | 10/100/1000Base-T(X) |
| Antenna type | 2x2 |
| Line-out | Yes |
| Volume | 1.2 L |
| Intel 64 | Yes |
| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology | Yes |
| Embedded options available | Yes |
| Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology | Yes |
| Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | Yes |
| Intel TSX-NI | Yes |
| Idle States | Yes |
| Thermal Monitoring Technologies | Yes |
| Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI) | Yes |
| Intel® Secure Key | Yes |
| Intel® OS Guard | Yes |
| Intel Trusted Execution Technology | Yes |
| Execute Disable Bit | Yes |
| Intel Enhanced Halt State | Yes |
| Scalability | 1S |
| CPU configuration (max) | 1 |
| Thermal solution specification | PCG 2015A |
| Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | Yes |
| Intel Secure Key Technology version | 1.00 |
| Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | Yes |
| Intel TSX-NI version | 1.00 |
| Intel® Turbo Boost Technology | 2.0 |
| Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology) | No |
| Mouse included on selected markets only | Yes |
| Keyboard included on selected markets only | Yes |
| Dell E-Value Code | N004O5050MFFBTP |
Packaging & supplied accessories2 details
| Cables included | AC |
|---|---|
| Manual | Yes |
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