Dell OptiPlex 7080M vs. Fujitsu Esprimo P958

Comparison and Differences

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Model
Form factorMicroMini Tower
CPU optionsIntel Gen10 i3/i5/i7/i9;Intel Gen8&9 i3/i5/i7
ChipsetQ470Q370
Dedicated GPU *N.A.GeForce GTX 1650 Super
RAMSODIMM DDR4-2666/2933UDIMM DDR4-2666
RAM slots24
RAM speed2933 MT/s2666 MT/s
RAM max64 GB64 GB
USB portsUSB 3.1 Type C; (3x) USB-A 3.1; (2x) USB-A 3.0;(3x) USB-A 3.0; (5x) USB-A 2.0; (3x) USB-C 3.1; USB-C 3.1
Video ports(2x) Display Port 1.4;(2x) DisplayPort 1.2; DVI
Other portsRJ45; Headset; Line-Out/In;RJ45; Headphones; Mic; Line in; Line out; PS/2
Optional portsHDMI2.0b/DP1.4/VGA/USB Type-C (DP Alt Mode); Serial; Serial+PS2; (2x) WiFi antenna;Serial; Parallel; VGA; eSATA
SATA ports15
PCI slotsPCIe x8 Gen3 (optional) 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 2280 M-key (PCIe); M.2 2230 (WiFi/BT) M.2 2280/2230 M-key (PCIe 3.0 x4, NVMe); M.2 2230 (WiFi/BT)
Drive bays2.5in(3x) 3.5in; 2.5in; (2x) 5.25 inch
PSU90/130/180 W210/280 W
Weight1.38 kg (3.04 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 OptiPlex 7080M and Fujitsu Esprimo P958

If you are looking for a more modern desktop, then you should go with the Dell OptiPlex 7080M which was released in 2020. The Fujitsu Esprimo P958 is older and entered production in 2018.

If you are looking for the smaller form factor the Dell OptiPlex 7080M is the right one for you. It is smaller than the Fujitsu Esprimo P958 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 Dell OptiPlex 7080M as it is running a newer generation CPU. This is not to say that Fujitsu Esprimo P958 is bad - it can still run some powerful CPUs, albeit being an older generation.

Memory

The Fujitsu Esprimo P958 has 4 RAM slots while the Dell OptiPlex 7080M 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 Dell OptiPlex 7080M is using the faster 2933 MT/s RAM. The Fujitsu Esprimo P958 is slower by supporting RAM speeds of up to 2666 MT/s. In addition, you will be able to install the same amount of RAM in both models, and most probably 64 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 P958 has 13 USB ports. The Dell OptiPlex 7080M 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. 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.

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 P958 is better equipped as it comes with 5 SATA slot(s), while the Dell OptiPlex 7080M has 1 slot(s).

An M.2 SSD can be several times faster than a SATA one. Thus, we are happy to see that both models support the M.2 interface. However, the Dell OptiPlex 7080M has 1 M.2 slots while the Fujitsu Esprimo P958 comes with just 1.

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 7080M comes with a decent 180 Watt PSU, but the Fujitsu Esprimo P958 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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