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Manufacturer code9020-9666
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DELL 9020-9666 is listed in the pcs/workstations category. The recorded specifications include processor family: Intel® Core™ i5; internal memory: 8 GB; total storage capacity: 128 GB; operating system installed: Windows 7 Professional. This entry covers manufacturer code 9020-9666. Specifications relate to this exact source record; other editions or packages may differ.
This configuration lists 8 GB of memory and 128 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
- i5-4590
- Memory (RAM)
- 8 GB
- Total storage capacity
- 128 GB
- Storage media
- SSD
- Operating system installed
- Windows 7 Professional
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DELL OptiPlex 9020 specifications
Manufacturer code: 9020-9666 · Icecat product 29554179 · Checked 21 Sep 2026. Specifications belong to this exact model.
Key specifications
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| Processor family | Intel® Core™ i5 |
|---|---|
| Processor model | i5-4590 |
| Memory (RAM) | 8 GB |
| Total storage capacity | 128 GB |
| Storage media | SSD |
| Operating system installed | Windows 7 Professional |
| Discrete graphics card model | Not available |
| Chassis type | SFF |
| Wi-Fi | No |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
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Audio & listening3 details
| Headphone outputs | 1 |
|---|---|
| Microphone in | Yes |
| Audio system | HD |
Display3 details
| Number of displays supported (on-board graphics) | 3 |
|---|---|
| Intel Dual Display Capable Technology | No |
| Display included | No |
Processor, memory & storage44 details
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
|---|---|
| Processor generation | 4th gen Intel® Core™ i5 |
| Processor cores | 4 |
| Processor threads | 4 |
| Processor boost frequency | 3.7 GHz |
| Processor frequency | 3.3 GHz |
| Processor cache | 6 MB |
| Processor cache type | L3 |
| Processor lithography | 22 nm |
| Processor operating modes | 64-bit |
| Processor series | Intel Core i5-4500 Desktop Series |
| Processor codename | Haswell |
| Number of processors installed | 1 |
| Processor socket | LGA 1150 (Socket H3) |
| Maximum internal memory supported by processor | 32 GB |
| Memory types supported by processor | DDR3-SDRAM |
| Memory clock speeds supported by processor | 1333,1600 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max) | 25.6 GB/s |
| ECC supported by processor | No |
| Maximum internal memory | 32 GB |
| Internal memory type | DDR3-SDRAM |
| Memory layout (slots x size) | 2 x 4 GB |
| Memory slots | 4x DIMM |
| Memory clock speed | 1600 MHz |
| Number of storage drives installed | 1 |
| SSD capacity | 128 GB |
| On-board graphics card | Yes |
| On-board graphics card family | Intel® HD Graphics |
| On-board graphics card model | Intel® HD Graphics 4600 |
| On-board graphics card base frequency | 350 MHz |
| On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max) | 1150 MHz |
| Maximum on-board graphics card memory | 2 GB |
| On-board graphics card DirectX version | 11.1 |
| On-board graphics card ID | 0x412 |
| Motherboard chipset | Intel® Q87 |
| Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) | Yes |
| Intel® Smart Cache | Yes |
| Processor package size | 37.5 x 37.5 mm |
| Processor code | SR1QJ |
| Graphics & IMC lithography | 22 nm |
| Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version | 1.00 |
| Intel Rapid Storage Technology | No |
| Processor ARK ID | 80815 |
| Conflict-Free processor | Yes |
Camera, image & video4 details
| Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD) | Yes |
|---|---|
| Intel Clear Video Technology | No |
| Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID) | No |
| Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology | Yes |
Connections & wireless10 details
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 10,100,1000 Mbit/s |
|---|---|
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 6 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 4 |
| DisplayPort connections | 2 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
| VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity | 1 |
| DVI port | No |
| PS/2 ports quantity | 2 |
| Serial ports quantity | 1 |
| Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi) | Yes |
Power & battery3 details
| Power supply | 255 W |
|---|---|
| Power supply input voltage | 100 - 240 V |
| Power supply input frequency | 50 - 60 Hz |
Controls & features2 details
| Intel® Smart Response Technology | No |
|---|---|
| Intel Smart Connect Technology | No |
Design & dimensions11 details
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 84 W |
|---|---|
| Password protection | Yes |
| Product type | PC |
| Placement supported | Horizontal/Vertical |
| Product colour | Black, Silver |
| Intel Identity Protection Technology version | 1.00 |
| Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT) | Yes |
| Width | 93 mm |
| Depth | 312 mm |
| Height | 290 mm |
| Weight | 6 kg |
Software & compatibility5 details
| Operating system architecture | 64-bit |
|---|---|
| Operating system language | Swedish |
| Recovery operating system | Windows 8.1 |
| Supported instruction sets | AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2 |
| Compliance certificates | RoHS |
Further product details58 details
| System bus rate | 5 GT/s |
|---|---|
| Bus type | DMI2 |
| FSB Parity | No |
| Tcase | 72.72 °C |
| PCI Express slots version | 3.0 |
| Maximum number of PCI Express lanes | 16 |
| PCI Express configurations | 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4 |
| Stepping | C0 |
| Memory channels | Dual-channel |
| Optical drive type | DVD±RW |
| Number of SSDs installed | 1 |
| Optical drives quantity | 1 |
| Cabling technology | 10/100/1000Base-T(X) |
| Line-out | Yes |
| Line-in | Yes |
| Number of 3.5" bays | 1 |
| PCI Express x16 slots | 2 |
| Water cooling system | No |
| Number of 5.25" bays | 1 |
| Cable lock slot | Yes |
| Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA) | No |
| Intel 64 | Yes |
| Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT) | VT-d, VT-x |
| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology | Yes |
| Embedded options available | No |
| Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology | Yes |
| Intel® Insider™ | Yes |
| Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | Yes |
| Intel TSX-NI | No |
| 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 FDI Technology | Yes |
| Intel Flex Memory Access | No |
| Intel Fast Memory Access | No |
| Intel Enhanced Halt State | Yes |
| Intel Demand Based Switching | No |
| Scalability | 1S |
| CPU configuration (max) | 1 |
| Thermal solution specification | PCG 2013D |
| Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | Yes |
| Intel Secure Key Technology version | 1.00 |
| Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | Yes |
| Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) version | 1.00 |
| Intel TSX-NI version | 0.00 |
| Intel® Rapid Start Technology | No |
| Intel® Turbo Boost Technology | 2.0 |
| Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology) | No |
| Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT) | Yes |
| Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT) | Yes |
| Mouse included | Yes |
| Keyboard included | No |
| Sustainability certificates | ENERGY STAR |
| Intel segment tagging | Enterprise, Small Business |
Packaging & supplied accessories2 details
| Cables included | AC |
|---|---|
| Manual | Yes |
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