Dell XPS 8910 vs. Fujitsu Esprimo D7010

Comparison and Differences

Dell_XPS_8910.jpg case front and back pannelFujitsu_Esprimo_D7010.jpg case front and back pannel
Model
Form factorMini TowerSmall
CPU optionsIntel Gen6 i3/i5/i7;Intel Gen10 i3/i5/i7/i9; Pentium; Celeron
ChipsetZ170B460
Dedicated GPU *GeForce GTX 1080 TiRadeon RX 6400 Low Profile
RAMDIMM DDR4-2133/2400UDIMM DDR4-2933
RAM slots44
RAM speed2133 MT/s2933 MT/s
RAM max64 GB128 GB
USB portsUSB 3.1 Type C; USB 3.1 Type A;(2x) USB-A 2.0; (7x) USB-A 3.0;(6x) USB-A 3.0; (4x) USB-A 2.0; USB-A 3.1; USB-C 3.1
Video portsHDMI 1.4; DisplayPort 1.2;(2x) DisplayPort 1.2
Other portsRJ45; Mic; Headset; Card Reader;RJ45; Headset, Line in; Line out
Optional portsN.A.Serial; Parallel; PS/2; VGA; DVI; USB-C 3.1 (DP support 60W/15W)
SATA ports44
PCI slotsPCIe 3.0 x16; (x2) PCIe x4;PCIe 3.0 x16; PCIe 3.0 x16 (wired x4)
M.2 slotsM.2 2230 (WiFi/BT)M.2 2280/2230 M-key (PCIe 3.0 x4, NVMe)
Drive bays(3x) 3.5in;(3x) 3.5in; 2.5in; (2x) 5.25 inch
PSU460 W280/300 W
Weight10.00 kg (22.00 lb)8.00 kg (17.64 lb)
Released20162020
Manuallinklink
Price**Check PriceCheck Price

** As an Amazon associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
* 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 8910 and Fujitsu Esprimo D7010

If you are looking for a more modern desktop, then you should go with the Fujitsu Esprimo D7010 which was released in 2020. The Dell XPS 8910 is older and entered production in 2016.

If you are looking for the smaller form factor the Fujitsu Esprimo D7010 is the right one for you. It is smaller than the Dell XPS 8910 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 D7010 as it is running a newer generation CPU. This is not to say that Dell XPS 8910 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 D7010 is using the faster 2933 MT/s RAM. The Dell XPS 8910 is slower by supporting RAM speeds of up to 2133 MT/s. Additionally, if you will be needing a lot of RAM, better go for the Fujitsu Esprimo D7010 as it has the ability to run 128 GB of RAM. The Dell XPS 8910 can do a bit less at max 64 GB. Most of the times, this should be sufficient for the majority of users.

Ports

In total the Fujitsu Esprimo D7010 has 12 USB ports. The Dell XPS 8910 is inferior in this regard and packs 11 USB ports. In any case, if you miss USB ports, you can always purchase a USB hub. Both of the models have USB 3.1 ports which will allow you to exchange data with your peripherals at up to 10Gb/s. This is especially crucial if you are using external drives on a regular basis.

DisplayPort is crucial for any desktop machine. It is good to see that both models are featuring DisplayPorts. However, the Fujitsu Esprimo D7010 comes with 2 ports, while the Dell XPS 8910 has only 1. If you are planning to use multiple monitors, the Fujitsu Esprimo D7010 is the better choice.

The Dell XPS 8910 comes with an HDMI port, while the Fujitsu Esprimo D7010 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.

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 D7010. Sadly, the Dell XPS 8910 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 D7010 comes with a decent 300 Watt PSU, but the Dell XPS 8910 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

Dell_XPS_8910_motherboard.jpg motherboard layoutFujitsu_Esprimo_D7010_motherboard.jpg motherboard layout