Dell XPS 8940 vs. Fujitsu Esprimo P758

Comparison and Differences

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Model
Form factorMini TowerMini Tower
CPU optionsIntel Gen10 & 11 i3/i5/i7;Intel Gen8&9 i3/i5/i7; Pentium; Celeron
ChipsetH470Q370
Dedicated GPU *GeForce RTX 3080GeForce GTX 1650 Super
RAMDIMM DDR4-2666/2933UDIMM DDR4-2666
RAM slots44
RAM speed2666 MT/s2666 MT/s
RAM max128 GB64 GB
USB portsUSB 3.0 Type C; USB 3.1 Type A; (2x) USB-A 2.0; (7x) USB-A 3.0;(4x) USB-A 3.0; (6x) USB-A 2.0; (2x) USB-C 3.1; USB-C 3.1
Video portsHDMI 2.0; DisplayPort 1.4;(2x) DisplayPort 1.2; DVI
Other portsRJ45; Mic; Headset; Card Reader;RJ45; Headphones; Mic; Line in; Line out; PS/2
Optional portsN.A.Serial; Parallel; VGA; eSATA
SATA ports35
PCI slotsPCIe 3.0 x16; PCIe x4; PCIe x1;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)
Drive bays(3x) 3.5in;(3x) 3.5in; 2.5in; (2x) 5.25 inch
PSU500 W210/280 W
Weight6.3 kg (13.89 lb)7.40 kg (16.31 lb)
Released20202018
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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 8940 and Fujitsu Esprimo P758

If you are looking for a more modern desktop, then you should go with the Dell XPS 8940 which was released in 2020. The Fujitsu Esprimo P758 is older and entered production in 2018.

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 XPS 8940 as it is running a newer generation CPU. This is not to say that Fujitsu Esprimo P758 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 2666. Additionally, if you will be needing a lot of RAM, better go for the Dell XPS 8940 as it has the ability to run 128 GB of RAM. The Fujitsu Esprimo P758 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 P758 has 13 USB ports. The Dell XPS 8940 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. 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 P758 as it has 3 USB3.1 ports (the Dell XPS 8940 has 1).

DisplayPort is crucial for any desktop machine. It is good to see that both models are featuring DisplayPorts. However, the Fujitsu Esprimo P758 comes with 2 ports, while the Dell XPS 8940 has only 1. If you are planning to use multiple monitors, the Fujitsu Esprimo P758 is the better choice.

The Dell XPS 8940 comes with an HDMI port, while the Fujitsu Esprimo P758 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 Fujitsu Esprimo P758 is better equipped as it comes with 5 SATA slot(s), while the Dell XPS 8940 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 Fujitsu Esprimo P758 comes with a decent 280 Watt PSU, but the Dell XPS 8940 has a more powerful one rated at 500 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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