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A desktop workstation is all you need to tackle nearly any task and with greater performance. Pixabay / SplitShire

Rivaled only by the gaming desktop in terms of performance, a desktop workstation is built for all kinds of tasks, ranging from graphic design to photo and video editing to even financial analysis. It is your friend if you need to use complex software, or are simply looking for a computer that can handle performance-intensive tasks. In some cases, it may also less room in your home/office space.

From regular-sized models to all-in-one computers, a workstation helps you tackle whatever digital job you ought to do at home or in the office.

Without further ado, here are 10 of the best desktop workstations of 2020:

1. Dell Optiplex 3060
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With best-in-class versatility, security and manageability packed in a space-saving design, Dell's Optiplex 3060 will be an important piece to your success at home or in the office. Its features include a 256GB solid state drive, an onboard video card and an Intel Core i3 Quad-Core processor. This one comes preloaded with Windows 10 Professional Edition.

2. Dell Precision 3630
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Dell's Precision 3630 Tower helps make room for your ideas while delivering professional performance and much-needed reliability at all times. Its features a new industrial design that is 20% smaller compared to its predecessors with more expandability, an 8th-generation Intel Core i7 processor, and Reliable Memory Techonology (RMT) Pro that protects your work from potential crashes.

3. Dell OptiPlex 7060
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The Dell OptiPlex 7060 is fit for any setting, with an adaptable, compact design that allows you to maximize space by conveniently fitting it into your workspace. Powered by an Intel Core i7 Hexa-Core processor, this workstation is made from premium materials and recycled plastics, so it is designed with the environment in mind.

4. Lenovo ThinkStation P330 Tiny
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Lenovo's ThinkStation P330 Tiny proves that big things can come in small packages. This tiny, ISV-certified workstation can fit just about anywhere -- it can be positioned horizontally or vertically, wall-mounted, placed behind a monitor or under the desk. With its NVIDIA Quadro P620 graphics, it can support up to six independent monitors.

5. HP Z4 G4
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Ideal for engineering, visualization, and machine learning, the HP Z4 G4 Workstation is truly ahead of its time with more features than any other single-processor HP workstation, delivering disruptive performance for various applications. Its features include multiple configuration options that allow you to choose components that suit your performance requirements.

6. Lenovo ThinkCentre M720 Tower
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The Lenovo ThinkCentre M720 Tower is both powerful and secure, letting you multitask seamlessly. Powered by 8th generation Intel Core processors and a lightning-fast DDR4 memory, it can do almost anything -- from everyday computer use to high-end graphic design to data-crunching.

7. Lenovo ThinkCentre M720 Tiny
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The ThinkCentre M720 Tiny is as powerful and responsive as a full-sized desktop PC -- without taking a lot of space. Like the M720 Tower, it is powered by 8th generation Intel Core processors and has extremely fast DDR4 memory which is coupled with a PCIe SSD storage.

8. HP Z2 Mini G4 + Portable USB 3.0 Data Hub
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Dubbed "the world's most powerful mini workstation," the HP Z2 Mini delivers seamless, reliable performance with multi-threaded apps, thanks to 33% faster CPUs and certified graphics. It features a unique thermal system that optimizes airflow for an efficient and quiet performance during heavy workloads.

9. Microsoft Surface Studio 2
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With Intel Core i7 processors, discrete NVIDIA GeForce GPU and an SSD storage, Microsoft's Surface Pro 2 is the most powerful Surface yet. It features a display that can be tilted weightlessly to work at 20 degrees down (Studio Mode) or upright (Desktop Mode), an improved Surface Pen stylus, and a Surface Dial for intuitive shortcuts.

10. Apple iMac
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The latest iteration of the iMac now has the latest processors (Intel Core i3/i5), faster memory and powerful graphics -- all coming to life on a bright, vibrant 21.5-inch Retina display. It has two USB-C ports that come standard in all iMac models, along with four USB 3.0 ports for connecting your printer, iPhone, thumb drive and more.