Dell XPS 8700 vs. Fujitsu Esprimo D958

Comparison and Differences

Dell_XPS_8700.jpg case front and back pannelFujitsu_Esprimo_D958.jpg case front and back pannel
Model
Form factorMini TowerSmall
CPU optionsIntel Gen4 i3/i5/i7;Intel Gen8&9 i3/i5/i7
ChipsetZ87Q370
Dedicated GPU *GeForce GTX 1080 TiRadeon RX 6400 Low Profile
RAMDIMM DDR3-1333/1600 UDIMM DDR4-2666
RAM slots44
RAM speed1600 MT/s2666 MT/s
RAM max32 GB64 GB
USB ports(4x) USB-A 2.0; (5x) USB 3.0;(4x) USB-A 3.0; (4x) USB-A 2.0; (2x) USB-C 3.1; USB-C 3.1
Video portsHDMI 1.2; DisplayPort 1.2;(2x) DisplayPort 1.2; DVI
Other portsRJ45; Mic; Headset; Card Reader;RJ45; Headphones; Mic; Line in; Line out; PS/2
Optional portsN.A.Serial; Parallel; VGA; eSATA
SATA ports55
PCI slotsPCIe 3.0 x16; (x3) PCIe x1; (2x) mPCI;PCIe 3.0 x16; (2x) PCIe 3.0 x1; PCIe 3.0 x16 (wired x4)
M.2 slotsN.A.M.2 2280/2230 M-key (PCIe 3.0 x4, NVMe); M.2 2230 (WiFi/BT)
Drive bays(3x) 3.5in; (2x) 5.25in; mSATA;(2x) 3.5in; 5.25 inch
PSU460 W210/280 W
Weight13.8 kg (30.42 lb)8.00 kg (17.64 lb)
Released20132018
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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 XPS 8700 and Fujitsu Esprimo D958

If you are looking for a more modern desktop, then you should go with the Fujitsu Esprimo D958 which was released in 2018. The Dell XPS 8700 is older and entered production in 2013.

If you are looking for the smaller form factor the Fujitsu Esprimo D958 is the right one for you. It is smaller than the Dell XPS 8700 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 D958 as it is running a newer generation CPU. This is not to say that Dell XPS 8700 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 Fujitsu Esprimo D958 is using the faster 2666 MT/s RAM. The Dell XPS 8700 is slower by supporting RAM speeds of up to 1600 MT/s. Additionally, if you will be needing a lot of RAM, better go for the Fujitsu Esprimo D958 as it has the ability to run 64 GB of RAM. The Dell XPS 8700 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 Fujitsu Esprimo D958 has 11 USB ports. The Dell XPS 8700 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. What is nice about the Fujitsu Esprimo D958, is that it has 3 USB 3.1 port(s) which allows transfer of up to 10Gb/s. Unfortunately, the Dell XPS 8700 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.

DisplayPort is crucial for any desktop machine. It is good to see that both models are featuring DisplayPorts. However, the Fujitsu Esprimo D958 comes with 2 ports, while the Dell XPS 8700 has only 1. If you are planning to use multiple monitors, the Fujitsu Esprimo D958 is the better choice.

The Dell XPS 8700 comes with an HDMI port, while the Fujitsu Esprimo D958 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 5 SATA slot(s). Keep in mind that having too few SATA slots might limit your options for connecting additional memory drives.

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 D958. Sadly, the Dell XPS 8700 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 Fujitsu Esprimo D958 comes with a decent 280 Watt PSU, but the Dell XPS 8700 has a more powerful one rated at 460 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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