Dell OptiPlex 7010 (2023) review: specs, options & used prices

What this machine is

The Dell OptiPlex 7010 (2023) (2023) belongs to the class of machines that filled offices for years and now fills the secondary market — practical, repairable, and priced accordingly.

Corporate fleets retire machines like this in batches, which is why the used supply is steady and prices stay predictable.

Tracked used listings cluster around a median of $354 (5 active listings at the time of writing).

Configurations you will actually see

The CPU options we track for the OptiPlex 7010 (2023) are the Core i5-13500T and Core i5-13600T. These are 13th-generation Intel Core parts. From the 8th generation on, these generally meet Windows 11 requirements. T-suffixed variants are the lower-wattage versions of the same chips: cooler and quieter, a little slower.

Memory options run from 16 GB to 16 GB (16 GB). Even the base 16 GB config is comfortable for typical office and home use; higher tiers are for specialized workloads.

Solid-state storage options include 512GB NVMe.

Upgrade path and running costs

The full-size case leaves room for standard parts and a conventional power supply, which makes this one of the easiest classes of machine to upgrade and repair.

Who it fits

If the task is browsing, office documents, video calls, or a kiosk/POS role, the OptiPlex 7010 (2023) does the job at a low sensible price.

The spec sheet carries the full option ladder and tracked prices; for context, browse the desktop catalog or the Dell desktops page.

Verdict

The OptiPlex 7010 (2023) is not exciting, and that is the point: a known quantity with a known configuration ladder.

Buy it when you need a cheap, repairable machine for its class of work, and verify the configuration before paying — RAM and storage vary widely between listings. Tracked prices span $270 to $370, and most of that spread is configuration, not condition.

Our composite LB Score currently sits at 25/100 — a score that mostly reflects the platform age — use it to compare like with like, not against modern hardware.