Dell OptiPlex 3090 Tower vs. Fujitsu Esprimo D7010

Comparison and Differences

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Model
Form factorMini TowerSmall
CPU optionsIntel Gen 10 i3/i5/i7/i9; PentiumIntel Gen10 i3/i5/i7/i9; Pentium; Celeron
ChipsetQ470B460
Dedicated GPU *GeForce GTX 1650Radeon RX 6400 Low Profile
RAMDIMM DDR4-2666UDIMM DDR4-2933
RAM slots24
RAM speed2666 MT/s2933 MT/s
RAM max64 GB128 GB
USB ports(4x) USB-A 2.0; (4x) USB-A 3.0;(6x) USB-A 3.0; (4x) USB-A 2.0; USB-A 3.1; USB-C 3.1
Video portsDisplay Port 1.4a; HDMI 1.4b;(2x) DisplayPort 1.2
Other portsRJ45; Audio; Line-Out/In;RJ45; Headset, Line in; Line out
Optional portsHDMI 2.0b/Displayport/VGA;Serial; Parallel; PS/2; VGA; DVI; USB-C 3.1 (DP support 60W/15W)
SATA ports34
PCI slotsPCIe 3.0 x16; (2x) PCIe 3.0 x1;PCIe 3.0 x16; PCIe 3.0 x16 (wired x4)
M.2 slotsM.2 2230/2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe); M.2 2230 (WiFi/BT) M.2 2280/2230 M-key (PCIe 3.0 x4, NVMe)
Drive bays3.5in; 2.5in; 5.25in (slim);(3x) 3.5in; 2.5in; (2x) 5.25 inch
PSU260 W280/300 W
Weight6.50 kg (14.33 lb)8.00 kg (17.64 lb)
Released20212020
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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 3090 Tower and Fujitsu Esprimo D7010

If you are looking for a more modern desktop, then you should go with the Dell OptiPlex 3090 Tower which was released in 2021. The Fujitsu Esprimo D7010 is older and entered production in 2020.

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 OptiPlex 3090 Tower and will fit more easily under your desk.

Processor

The two models have the same generation of Intel processors. We think that the 10 generation of Intel Processors have enough power to execute all of the home and office tasks that most people will care to do.

Memory

The Fujitsu Esprimo D7010 has 4 RAM slots while the Dell OptiPlex 3090 Tower 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 Fujitsu Esprimo D7010 is using the faster 2933 MT/s RAM. The Dell OptiPlex 3090 Tower is slower by supporting RAM speeds of up to 2666 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 OptiPlex 3090 Tower 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 OptiPlex 3090 Tower is inferior in this regard and packs 8 USB ports. In any case, if you miss USB ports, you can always purchase a USB hub. What is nice about the Fujitsu Esprimo D7010, is that it has 2 USB 3.1 port(s) which allows transfer of up to 10Gb/s. Unfortunately, the Dell OptiPlex 3090 Tower 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 D7010 is better equipped as it comes with 4 SATA slot(s), while the Dell OptiPlex 3090 Tower has 3 slot(s).

When your goal is to have the fastest SSD transfer speeds, an M.2 interface is crucial. Thus, it is good that both models have M.2 SSD slots. Today M.2 SSDs are not much more expensive than the average SATA drives, so it really does not make sense to invest in SATA drives anymore.

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 3090 Tower comes with a decent 260 Watt PSU, but the Fujitsu Esprimo D7010 has a more powerful one rated at 300 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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