Dell OptiPlex 7070M vs. Fujitsu Esprimo D958

Comparison and Differences

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Model
Form factorMicroSmall
CPU optionsIntel Gen8&9 i3/i5/i7; Celeron; Pentium;Intel Gen8&9 i3/i5/i7
ChipsetQ370Q370
Dedicated GPU *N.A.Radeon RX 6400 Low Profile
RAMSODIMM DDR4-2400/2666UDIMM DDR4-2666
RAM slots24
RAM speed2666 MT/s2666 MT/s
RAM max32 GB64 GB
USB portsUSB 3.1 Type C; (5x) USB-A 3.0;(4x) USB-A 3.0; (4x) USB-A 2.0; (2x) USB-C 3.1; USB-C 3.1
Video ports(2x) Display Port 1.2;(2x) DisplayPort 1.2; DVI
Other portsRJ45; Headset; Line-Out; RJ45; Headphones; Mic; Line in; Line out; PS/2
Optional portsHDMI2.0b/DP1.2/VGA/USB Type-C (DP Alt Mode); WiFi antenna; Serial; Serial+PS2; Serial; Parallel; VGA; eSATA
SATA ports15
PCI slotsN.A.PCIe 3.0 x16; (2x) PCIe 3.0 x1; PCIe 3.0 x16 (wired x4)
M.2 slotsM.2 2280/2230 M-key (PCIe 3.0 x4, NVMe); M.2 2230 (WiFi/BT) M.2 2280/2230 M-key (PCIe 3.0 x4, NVMe); M.2 2230 (WiFi/BT)
Drive bays2.5in(2x) 3.5in; 5.25 inch
PSU90/130 W210/280 W
Weight1.18 kg (2.60 lb)8.00 kg (17.64 lb)
Released20192018
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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 7070M and Fujitsu Esprimo D958

If you are looking for a more modern desktop, then you should go with the Dell OptiPlex 7070M which was released in 2019. The Fujitsu Esprimo D958 is older and entered production in 2018.

If you are looking for the smaller form factor the Dell OptiPlex 7070M is the right one for you. It is smaller than the Fujitsu Esprimo D958 and will fit more easily under your desk.

Processor

The two models have the same generation of Intel processors. We think that the 9 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 D958 has 4 RAM slots while the Dell OptiPlex 7070M 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.

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 2666. 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 OptiPlex 7070M 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 OptiPlex 7070M 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. It's great that both of the models have USB 3.1 ports which will allow you to exchange data with your peripherals at up to 10Gb/s. But if you need maximum connectivity, go with the Fujitsu Esprimo D958 as it has 3 USB3.1 ports (the Dell OptiPlex 7070M has 1).

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 D958 is better equipped as it comes with 5 SATA slot(s), while the Dell OptiPlex 7070M has 1 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 7070M comes with a decent 130 Watt PSU, but the Fujitsu Esprimo D958 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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