Dell OptiPlex 7000 M vs. Fujitsu Esprimo Q558

Comparison and Differences

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Model
Form factorMicroMicro
CPU optionsIntel Gen 12 i3/i5/i7/i9;Intel Gen8&9 i3/i5/i7; Pentium
ChipsetQ670H310
Dedicated GPU *N.A.N.A.
RAMSODIMM DDR5-4800SODIMM DDR4-2666
RAM slots22
RAM speed4800 MT/s2666 MT/s
RAM max64 GB32 GB
USB ports(3x) USB-A 3.0; (3x) USB-A 3.1; USB-C 3.2;(4x) USB-A 3.0; (4x) USB-A 2.0
Video ports(2x) Display Port 1.4a;(2x) DisplayPort 1.2; DVI
Other portsRJ45; Audio; Line-Out/In;RJ45; Headphones; Mic; Line out
Optional portsHDMI 2.0b/Displayport/VGA/PS2/serial/USB Type-C;Serial; VGA; (1x) PS/2; USB-C 3.0
SATA ports02
PCI slotsN.A.N.A.
M.2 slots(2x)M.2 2230/2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe); M.2 2230 (WiFi/BT) M.2 2280/2230 M-key (PCIe 2.0 x2, NVMe); M.2 2230 (WiFi/BT)
Drive baysN/A(2x) 2.5in; 5.25 inch
PSU90/130/180 W65 W
Weight1.25 kg (2.75 lb)1.60 kg (3.53 lb)
Released20222018
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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 7000 M and Fujitsu Esprimo Q558

If you are looking for a more modern desktop, then you should go with the Dell OptiPlex 7000 M which was released in 2022. The Fujitsu Esprimo Q558 is older and entered production in 2018.

Both models have the same form factor, meaning reoughtly they have the same phiysical size and form.

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 Dell OptiPlex 7000 M as it is running a newer generation CPU. This is not to say that Fujitsu Esprimo Q558 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 Dell OptiPlex 7000 M is using the faster 4800 MT/s RAM. The Fujitsu Esprimo Q558 is slower by supporting RAM speeds of up to 2666 MT/s. Additionally, if you will be needing a lot of RAM, better go for the Dell OptiPlex 7000 M as it has the ability to run 64 GB of RAM. The Fujitsu Esprimo Q558 can do a bit less at max 32 GB. Most of the times, this should be sufficient for the majority of users.

Ports

In total the Dell OptiPlex 7000 M has 9 USB ports. The Fujitsu Esprimo Q558 is inferior in this regard and packs 8 USB ports. In any case, if you miss USB ports, you can always purchase a USB hub. What is nice about the Dell OptiPlex 7000 M, is that it has 2 USB 3.1 port(s) which allows transfer of up to 10Gb/s. Unfortunately, the Fujitsu Esprimo Q558 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.

The DisplayPort is usually the more popular video port used with desktops and laptops, while the HDMI is used predominantly in consumer electronics. That's why, it is good to see that both of the models come with a DisplayPort.

None of the models has an HDMI port. If your monitor supports only the HDMI interface, you will need to buy an adapter. Such adapters are cheap so nothing to worry about.

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 Fujitsu Esprimo Q558 is better equipped as it comes with 2 SATA slot(s), while the Dell OptiPlex 7000 M has 0 slot(s).

An M.2 SSD can be several times faster than a SATA one. Thus, we are happy to see that both models support the M.2 interface. However, the Dell OptiPlex 7000 M has 1 M.2 slots while the Fujitsu Esprimo Q558 comes with just 1.

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 Q558 comes with a decent 65 Watt PSU, but the Dell OptiPlex 7000 M has a more powerful one rated at 180 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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