Dell OptiPlex 7090 MT vs. Fujitsu Esprimo D9010

Comparison and Differences

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Model
Form factorMini TowerSmall
CPU optionsIntel Gen10&11 i3/i5/i7/i9;Intel Gen10 i3/i5/i7/i9
ChipsetQ570Q470
Dedicated GPU *GeForce RTX 3070 (OEM)Radeon RX 6400 Low Profile
RAMDIMM DDR4-2666/2933/3200UDIMM DDR4-2933
RAM slots44
RAM speed3200 MT/s2933 MT/s
RAM max128 GB128 GB
USB portsUSB 3.2 Type C; USB 3.1 Type C; (2x) USB-A 3.1; USB-A 3.0; (x4) USB-A 2.0;(2x) USB-A 3.0; (4x) USB-A 2.0; (4x) USB-A 3.1; USB-C 3.1
Video ports(4x) Display Port 1.4; (x3) HDMI 2.0b; VGA;(2x) DisplayPort 1.2
Other portsRJ45; Audio; Line-Out/In; Serial; (x2) PS2RJ45; Headset, Line in; Line out
Optional portsUSB Type-C (DP Alt Mode); Media Card Reader;Serial; Parallel; PS/2; VGA; DVI; USB-C 3.1 (DP support 60W/15W)
SATA ports44
PCI slotsPCIe 4.0 x16; PCIe 3.0 x4; PCIe 3.0 x1; PCIe-32PCIe 3.0 x16; PCIe 3.0 x16 (wired x4)
M.2 slotsM.2 2280/2230 M-key (PCIe 3.0 x4, NVMe); M.2 2230 M-key (PCIe); M.2 2230 (WiFi/BT) (2x) M.2 2280/2230 M-key (PCIe 3.0 x4, NVMe); M.2 2230 (WiFi/BT)
Drive bays(x2) 3.5in; (2x) 2.5in; 5.25in (slim);3.5in; 2.5in; (2x) 5.25 inch slim
PSU260/300/369/500 W280/300 W
Weight10.22 kg (22.53 lb)8.00 kg (17.64 lb)
Released20212020
Manuallinklink
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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 7090 MT and Fujitsu Esprimo D9010

If you are looking for a more modern desktop, then you should go with the Dell OptiPlex 7090 MT which was released in 2021. The Fujitsu Esprimo D9010 is older and entered production in 2020.

If you are looking for the smaller form factor the Fujitsu Esprimo D9010 is the right one for you. It is smaller than the Dell OptiPlex 7090 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 Dell OptiPlex 7090 MT as it is running a newer generation CPU. This is not to say that Fujitsu Esprimo D9010 is bad - it can still run some powerful CPUs, albeit being an older generation.

Memory

Both models have have equal amount of ram slots (4 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 7090 MT is using the faster 3200 MT/s RAM. The Fujitsu Esprimo D9010 is slower by supporting RAM speeds of up to 2933 MT/s. In addition, you will be able to install the same amount of RAM in both models, and most probably 128 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

In total the Fujitsu Esprimo D9010 has 11 USB ports. The Dell OptiPlex 7090 MT is inferior in this regard and packs 9 USB ports. In any case, if you miss USB ports, you can always purchase a USB hub. It's great that both of the models have USB 3.1 ports which will allow you to exchange data with your peripherals at up to 10Gb/s. But if you need maximum connectivity, go with the Fujitsu Esprimo D9010 as it has 4 USB3.1 ports (the Dell OptiPlex 7090 MT has 3).

DisplayPort is crucial for any desktop machine. It is good to see that both models are featuring DisplayPorts. However, the Dell OptiPlex 7090 MT comes with 4 ports, while the Fujitsu Esprimo D9010 has only 2. If you are planning to use multiple monitors, the Dell OptiPlex 7090 MT is the better choice.

The Dell OptiPlex 7090 MT comes with an HDMI port, while the Fujitsu Esprimo D9010 does not support the interface. Of course missing HDMI port is something that can be easily fixed with a good adapter (e.g. DisplayPort to HDMI).

SATA slots are located on the motherboard and it is where SSD, HDD and Optical Disk Drives are connected. Each of the two models being compared have 4 SATA slot(s). Keep in mind that having too few SATA slots might limit your options for connecting additional memory drives.

When your goal is to have the fastest SSD transfer speeds, an M.2 interface is crucial. Thus, it is good that both models have M.2 SSD slots. Today M.2 SSDs are not much more expensive than the average SATA drives, so it really does not make sense to invest in SATA drives anymore.

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 D9010 comes with a decent 300 Watt PSU, but the Dell OptiPlex 7090 MT has a more powerful one rated at 500 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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