Dell OptiPlex 7010 MT vs. Fujitsu Esprimo D556

Comparison and Differences

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Model
Form factorMini TowerSmall
CPU optionsIntel Gen2&3 i3/i5/i7; Celeron; Pentium;Intel Gen6 i3/i5/i7; Pentium; Celeron
ChipsetQ77H110
Dedicated GPU *GeForce GTX 1650 SuperRadeon RX 6400 Low Profile
RAMDIMM DDR3-1333/1600 UDIMM DDR4-2133
RAM slots42
RAM speed1600 MT/s2133 MT/s
RAM max32 GB32 GB
USB ports(4x)USB-A 3.0; (6x)USB-A 2.0; (4x) USB-A 3.0; (6x) USB-A 2.0
Video ports(2x) DisplayPort 1.1; VGA;DisplayPort 1.2; DVI
Other portsSerial; (2x) PS2; RJ45; Hdph; Mic; Line-Out; Line-In; RJ45; Headphones; Mic; Line in; Line out; PS/2
Optional portsN.A.VGA; eSATA
SATA ports43
PCI slotsPCIe 3.0 x16; PCIe 2.0 x1; PCI; PCIe 2.0 x16 (wired x4);PCIe 3.0 x16; PCIe 2.0 x1; PCIe 2.0 x16 (wired x4)
M.2 slotsN.A.M.2 2280/2230 M-key (PCIe 2.0 x2, SSD)
Drive bays(2x) 3.5in/2.5in; (2x) 5.25in;(3x) 3.5in; 5.25 inch
PSUATX 275 W280 W
Weight9.4 kg (20.68 lb)8.00 kg (17.64 lb)
Released20122015
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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 7010 MT and Fujitsu Esprimo D556

If you are looking for a more modern desktop, then you should go with the Fujitsu Esprimo D556 which was released in 2015. The Dell OptiPlex 7010 MT is older and entered production in 2012.

If you are looking for the smaller form factor the Fujitsu Esprimo D556 is the right one for you. It is smaller than the Dell OptiPlex 7010 MT 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 D556 as it is running a newer generation CPU. This is not to say that Dell OptiPlex 7010 MT is bad - it can still run some powerful CPUs, albeit being an older generation.

Memory

The Dell OptiPlex 7010 MT has 4 RAM slots while the Fujitsu Esprimo D556 has only 2 slot(s). This is not something to worry about. Just make sure you take it into consideration when planning how much RAM you are going to use.

The Fujitsu Esprimo D556 is using the faster 2133 MT/s RAM. The Dell OptiPlex 7010 MT is slower by supporting RAM speeds of up to 1600 MT/s. In addition, you will be able to install the same amount of RAM in both models, and most probably 32 GB of RAM will be enough for most people. However, if you will be needing more RAM, make sure to check other desktop models too.

Ports

Both models have the same amount of USB ports for total count of 10. If this is not enough, using a USB hub is always a viable option. None of the desktop models has a USB 3.1 port (10Gb/s), so if you need a fast connection to your peripherals, like external Solid State Drive, you will need to look elsewhere.

DisplayPort is crucial for any desktop machine. It is good to see that both models are featuring DisplayPorts. However, the Dell OptiPlex 7010 MT comes with 2 ports, while the Fujitsu Esprimo D556 has only 1. If you are planning to use multiple monitors, the Dell OptiPlex 7010 MT is the better choice.

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 Dell OptiPlex 7010 MT is better equipped as it comes with 4 SATA slot(s), while the Fujitsu Esprimo D556 has 3 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 D556. Sadly, the Dell OptiPlex 7010 MT 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 Dell OptiPlex 7010 MT comes with a decent 275 Watt PSU, but the Fujitsu Esprimo D556 has a more powerful one rated at 280 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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