Dell OptiPlex 5000 Tower vs. Fujitsu Esprimo P7011

Comparison and Differences

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Model
Form factorMini TowerMini Tower
CPU optionsIntel Gen 12 i3/i5/i7/i9; PentiumIntel Gen10&11 i3/i5/i7/i9
ChipsetQ670B560
Dedicated GPU *AMD Radeon RX 6600GeForce GTX 1650 Super
RAMDIMM DDR4-3200UDIMM DDR4-3200
RAM slots44
RAM speed3200 MT/s3200 MT/s
RAM max128 GB128 GB
USB ports(4x) USB-A 2.0; (5x) USB-A 3.0; USB-C 3.1;(2x) USB-A 3.0; (7x) USB-A 2.0; USB-A 3.1; USB-C 3.2
Video ports(2x) Display Port 1.4a;(2x) DisplayPort 1.4
Other portsRJ45; Audio; Line-Out/In;RJ45; Headset, Line in; Line out
Optional portsHDMI 2.0b/Displayport/VGA/PS2/serial/USB Type-C; Serial port; SD-card slotSerial; PS/2; VGA; DVI; USB-C 3.1 (DP support 60W/15W)
SATA ports45
PCI slotsPCIe 3.0 x16; PCIe 3.0 x4; (2x) PCIe 3.0 x1;PCIe 4.0 x16; PCIe 3.0 x1; PCIe 3.0 x16 (wired x4)
M.2 slots(2x) M.2 2230/2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe); M.2 2230 (WiFi/BT) (2x) M.2 2280/2230 M-key (PCIe 4.0/3.0 x4, NVMe); M.2 2230 (WiFi/BT)
Drive bays3.5in; (2x) 2.5in; 5.25in (slim);(3x) 3.5in; 2.5in; (2x) 5.25 inch
PSU240/260/400 W280/300 W
Weight7.34 kg (16.18 lb)10.00 kg (24.00 lb)
Released20222021
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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 5000 Tower and Fujitsu Esprimo P7011

If you are looking for a more modern desktop, then you should go with the Dell OptiPlex 5000 Tower which was released in 2022. The Fujitsu Esprimo P7011 is older and entered production in 2021.

Both models have the same form factor, meaning reoughtly they have the same phiysical size and form.

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 Dell OptiPlex 5000 Tower as it is running a newer generation CPU. This is not to say that Fujitsu Esprimo P7011 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.

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 3200. In addition, you will be able to install the same amount of RAM in both models, and most probably 128 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 Fujitsu Esprimo P7011 has 11 USB ports. The Dell OptiPlex 5000 Tower is inferior in this regard and packs 10 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 Dell OptiPlex 5000 Tower comes with 2 ports, while the Fujitsu Esprimo P7011 has only 1. If you are planning to use multiple monitors, the Dell OptiPlex 5000 Tower is the better choice.

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 P7011 is better equipped as it comes with 5 SATA slot(s), while the Dell OptiPlex 5000 Tower has 4 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 Fujitsu Esprimo P7011 comes with a decent 300 Watt PSU, but the Dell OptiPlex 5000 Tower has a more powerful one rated at 400 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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