Dell OptiPlex 390 SFF vs. Fujitsu Esprimo G5010

Comparison and Differences

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Model
Form factorSmallMicro
CPU optionsIntel Gen2 i3/i5/i7; Celeron; Pentium;Intel Gen10 i3/i5
ChipsetH61H410
Dedicated GPU *GeForce GTX 1650 Low ProfileN.A.
RAMDIMM DDR3-1333SODIMM DDR4-2933
RAM slots22
RAM speed1333 MT/s2933 MT/s
RAM max8 GB64 GB
USB ports(8x)USB-A 2.0; (3x) USB-A 3.0; (3x) USB-A 2.0; USB-C 3.0
Video portsHDMI 1.2; VGA;DisplayPort 1.2; HDMI 1.4b
Other portsRJ45; Hdph; Line-Out; Line-In and Mic; Mic; PS2/COM;RJ45; Headset
Optional portsN.A.VGA
SATA ports21
PCI slotsPCIe 2.0 x16; PCIe 2.0 x1;N.A.
M.2 slotsN.A.M.2 2280/2230 M-key (PCIe 3.0 x4, NVMe); M.2 2230 (WiFi/BT)
Drive bays3.5in; 5.25in(slim);2.5in
PSU240 W65 W
Weight5.70 kg (12.57 lb)0.80 kg (1.76 lb)
Released20112020
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* Dedicated GPU warning: Check if your particular power supply model has enough power. Additionally some PSUs don't come with an auxiliary PCIe power connector and you may need to buy a SATA to PCIe power adapter.

Differences between Dell OptiPlex 390 SFF and Fujitsu Esprimo G5010

If you are looking for a more modern desktop, then you should go with the Fujitsu Esprimo G5010 which was released in 2020. The Dell OptiPlex 390 SFF is older and entered production in 2011.

If you are looking for the smaller form factor the Fujitsu Esprimo G5010 is the right one for you. It is smaller than the Dell OptiPlex 390 SFF and will fit more easily under your desk.

Processor

Usually the newer the generation of the CPU, the better the performance and efficiency is. If your budget allows it, you should go with the Fujitsu Esprimo G5010 as it is running a newer generation CPU. This is not to say that Dell OptiPlex 390 SFF is bad - it can still run some powerful CPUs, albeit being an older generation.

Memory

Both models have have equal amount of ram slots (2 RAM). Usually two RAM slots are more than enough for most cases. However, the count should be taken into account when planning how much and what combination of RAM you are going to need for your system.

The Fujitsu Esprimo G5010 is using the faster 2933 MT/s RAM. The Dell OptiPlex 390 SFF is slower by supporting RAM speeds of up to 1333 MT/s. Additionally, if you will be needing a lot of RAM, better go for the Fujitsu Esprimo G5010 as it has the ability to run 64 GB of RAM. The Dell OptiPlex 390 SFF can do a bit less at max 8 GB. Most of the times, this should be sufficient for the majority of users.

Ports

In total the Dell OptiPlex 390 SFF has 8 USB ports. The Fujitsu Esprimo G5010 is inferior in this regard and packs 7 USB ports. In any case, if you miss USB ports, you can always purchase a USB hub. What is nice about the Fujitsu Esprimo G5010, is that it has 1 USB 3.1 port(s) which allows transfer of up to 10Gb/s. Unfortunately, the Dell OptiPlex 390 SFF has no such port, thus restricting your transfer speeds significantly. For people who want to use external drives on regular basis, this might be an issue.

Unfortunately, only the Fujitsu Esprimo G5010 has a DisplayPort. The Dell OptiPlex 390 SFF does not have one? Don't worry though, nowadays video adapters are cheap and you can get almost any combination of conversion types.

In case your monitor supports HDMI only, you will be happy to hear that both models come with an HDMI port.

SATA ports are placed on the system board and it is where you connect your HDD, SSD and Optical Disk Drives. More SATA slots will allow you to have more drives running at the same time. In this regard the Dell OptiPlex 390 SFF is better equipped as it comes with 2 SATA slot(s), while the Fujitsu Esprimo G5010 has 1 slot(s).

If you want the fastest transfer speeds for your SSD, an M.2 interface is crucial. Thus, if the M.2 SSD slot is a mandatory requirement for you, go with the Fujitsu Esprimo G5010. Sadly, the Dell OptiPlex 390 SFF has no such slot, and you will be forced to use the SATA interface instead.

Make sure that the available M.2 slot supports the PCIe (also called NVMe) interface. This is important as there are M.2 slots which support only the inferior SATA III interface. For comparison, the SATA III interface has max speeds of 6Gb/s, while the PCIe 3.0 x4 will support speeds up to 32Gb/s!

Power Supply

Having a Power Supply Unit with high power rating is important, if you are going to use components which require extra power. The Fujitsu Esprimo G5010 comes with a decent 65 Watt PSU, but the Dell OptiPlex 390 SFF has a more powerful one rated at 240 Watts. Choosing either one depends on your specific requirements and use case. Also don't forget that some models might have more than one PSU option - try to always get the most powerful one, especially if you plan to upgrade to a powerful GPU.

Motherboard

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