Dell OptiPlex 790 USFF vs. Fujitsu Esprimo E410

Comparison and Differences

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Model
Form factorUltra SmallSmall
CPU optionsIntel Gen2 i3/i5/i7; Celeron; Pentium;Intel Gen2&3 i3/i5/i7; Pentium; Celeron
ChipsetQ65H61
Dedicated GPU *N.A.Radeon RX 6400 Low Profile
RAMDIMM DDR3-1333UDIMM DDR3-1600
RAM slots22
RAM speed1333 MT/s1600 MT/s
RAM max8 GB32 GB
USB ports(7x)USB-A 2.0; (6x) USB-A 2.0
Video portsDisplayPort 1.2; VGA;VGA; DVI
Other portsRJ45; Hdph; (2x) Mic; Line-Out; Line-In; PS2/COM; Serial; Parallel;RJ45; Headphones; (2x) Mic; Line in; Line out; (1x) PS/2;
Optional portsN.A.USB-A 3.0
SATA ports23
PCI slotsN.A.PCIe 2.0 x16; PCIe 2.0 x1
M.2 slotsN.A.N.A.
Drive bays2.5in; 5.25in(slim);(2x) 3.5in; 5.25 inch
PSU200 W280 W
Weight3.27 kg (7.20 lb)8.00 kg (17.64 lb)
Released20112014
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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 790 USFF and Fujitsu Esprimo E410

If you are looking for a more modern desktop, then you should go with the Fujitsu Esprimo E410 which was released in 2014. The Dell OptiPlex 790 USFF is older and entered production in 2011.

If you are looking for the smaller form factor the Dell OptiPlex 790 USFF is the right one for you. It is smaller than the Fujitsu Esprimo E410 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 E410 as it is running a newer generation CPU. This is not to say that Dell OptiPlex 790 USFF 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 E410 is using the faster 1600 MT/s RAM. The Dell OptiPlex 790 USFF 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 E410 as it has the ability to run 32 GB of RAM. The Dell OptiPlex 790 USFF 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 790 USFF has 7 USB ports. The Fujitsu Esprimo E410 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. 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.

Unfortunately, only the Dell OptiPlex 790 USFF has a DisplayPort. The Fujitsu Esprimo E410 does not have one? Don't worry though, nowadays video adapters are cheap and you can get almost any combination of conversion types.

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 E410 is better equipped as it comes with 3 SATA slot(s), while the Dell OptiPlex 790 USFF has 2 slot(s).

M.2 SSD interface allows you to transfer data with higher speeds compared to the old SATA interface. Unfortunately, neither the Dell OptiPlex 790 USFF, nor the Fujitsu Esprimo E410 has one. However, you can still use a SATA SSD drive which should give you satisfactory performance.

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 790 USFF comes with a decent 200 Watt PSU, but the Fujitsu Esprimo E410 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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