Dell XPS 8700 vs. HP EliteDesk 800 G1 SFF

Comparison and Differences

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Model
Form factorMini TowerSmall
CPU optionsIntel Gen4 i3/i5/i7;Intel Gen4 i3/i5/i7; Celeron; Pentium;
ChipsetZ87Q87
Dedicated GPU *GeForce GTX 1080 TiGeForce GTX 1650 Low Profile
RAMDIMM DDR3-1333/1600 DIMM DDR3-1600
RAM slots44
RAM speed1600 MT/s1600 MT/s
RAM max32 GB32 GB
USB ports(4x) USB-A 2.0; (5x) USB 3.0;(4x)USB-A 3.0; (6x)USB-A 2.0;
Video portsHDMI 1.2; DisplayPort 1.2;(2x) DisplayPort 1.2; VGA;
Other portsRJ45; Mic; Headset; Card Reader;Serial; (2x) PS2; RJ45; Hdph; Mic; Line-Out; Line-In;
Optional portsN.A.Media card reader (USB 3.0); Serial; Parallel;
SATA ports53
PCI slotsPCIe 3.0 x16; (x3) PCIe x1; (2x) mPCI;PCIe 3.0 x16; (2x) PCIe 2.0 x1; PCIe 2.0 x16 (wired x4);
M.2 slotsN.A.N.A.
Drive bays(3x) 3.5in; (2x) 5.25in; mSATA;2.5in; (2x) 3.5in; 5.25in; 5.25in (slim)
PSU460 W320 W
Weight13.8 kg (30.42 lb)7.6 kg (16.75 lb)
Released20132013
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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 HP EliteDesk 800 G1 SFF

Both computers, the Dell XPS 8700 and the HP EliteDesk 800 G1 SFF, were released during the same year - 2013.

If you are looking for the smaller form factor the HP EliteDesk 800 G1 SFF is the right one for you. It is smaller than the Dell XPS 8700 and will fit more easily under your desk.

Processor

The two models have the same generation of Intel processors. We think that the 4 generation of Intel Processors have enough power to execute all of the home and office tasks that most people will care to do.

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.

None of the desktops has an advantage when it comes to the speed of the RAM being used. Both models support RAM speeds of up to 1600. 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

In total the HP EliteDesk 800 G1 SFF has 10 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. 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 HP EliteDesk 800 G1 SFF comes with 2 ports, while the Dell XPS 8700 has only 1. If you are planning to use multiple monitors, the HP EliteDesk 800 G1 SFF is the better choice.

The Dell XPS 8700 comes with an HDMI port, while the HP EliteDesk 800 G1 SFF 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 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 XPS 8700 is better equipped as it comes with 5 SATA slot(s), while the HP EliteDesk 800 G1 SFF has 3 slot(s).

M.2 SSD interface allows you to transfer data with higher speeds compared to the old SATA interface. Unfortunately, neither the Dell XPS 8700, nor the HP EliteDesk 800 G1 SFF 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 HP EliteDesk 800 G1 SFF comes with a decent 320 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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