Dell OptiPlex 7090 M vs. Fujitsu Esprimo D756

Comparison and Differences

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Model
Form factorMicroSmall
CPU optionsIntel Gen10&11 i3/i5/i7/i9;Intel Gen6 i3/i5/i7; Pentium; Celeron
ChipsetQ570Q150
Dedicated GPU *N.A.Radeon RX 6400 Low Profile
RAMSODIMM DDR4-2666/2933/3200UDIMM DDR4-2133
RAM slots24
RAM speed3200 MT/s2133 MT/s
RAM max64 GB64 GB
USB portsUSB 3.2 Type C; (3x) USB-A 3.1; (x2) USB-A 3.0;(4x) USB-A 3.0; (6x) USB-A 2.0
Video ports(2x) Display Port 1.4; (2x) mini Display Port 1.4;(2x) DisplayPort 1.2; DVI
Other portsRJ45; Audio; Line-Out/In;RJ45; Headphones; (2x) Mic; Line in; Line out; PS/2; Serial
Optional portsSerial; PS2 port; VGA port; DisplayPort 1.4/HDMI 2.0/USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-CSerial; Parallel; VGA; eSATA
SATA ports05
PCI slotsN.A.PCIe 3.0 x16; (2x) PCIe 2.0 x1; PCIe 2.0 x16 (wired x4)
M.2 slotsM.2 2280/2230 M-key (PCIe 3.0 x4, NVMe); M.2 2280/2230 M-key (PCIe); M.2 2230 (WiFi/BT) M.2 2280/2230 M-key (PCIe 3.0 x4, SSD)
Drive bays2.5in(2x) 3.5in; 5.25 inch
PSU90/130/180 W280 W
Weight1.38 kg (3.05 lbs)8.00 kg (17.64 lb)
Released20212016
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 M and Fujitsu Esprimo D756

If you are looking for a more modern desktop, then you should go with the Dell OptiPlex 7090 M which was released in 2021. The Fujitsu Esprimo D756 is older and entered production in 2016.

If you are looking for the smaller form factor the Dell OptiPlex 7090 M is the right one for you. It is smaller than the Fujitsu Esprimo D756 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 M as it is running a newer generation CPU. This is not to say that Fujitsu Esprimo D756 is bad - it can still run some powerful CPUs, albeit being an older generation.

Memory

The Fujitsu Esprimo D756 has 4 RAM slots while the Dell OptiPlex 7090 M 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 Dell OptiPlex 7090 M is using the faster 3200 MT/s RAM. The Fujitsu Esprimo D756 is slower by supporting RAM speeds of up to 2133 MT/s. In addition, you will be able to install the same amount of RAM in both models, and most probably 64 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 D756 has 10 USB ports. The Dell OptiPlex 7090 M is inferior in this regard and packs 6 USB ports. In any case, if you miss USB ports, you can always purchase a USB hub. What is nice about the Dell OptiPlex 7090 M, is that it has 1 USB 3.1 port(s) which allows transfer of up to 10Gb/s. Unfortunately, the Fujitsu Esprimo D756 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 D756 is better equipped as it comes with 5 SATA slot(s), while the Dell OptiPlex 7090 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 7090 M has 1 M.2 slots while the Fujitsu Esprimo D756 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 Dell OptiPlex 7090 M comes with a decent 180 Watt PSU, but the Fujitsu Esprimo D756 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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