Dell OptiPlex Tower Plus 7020 2024 vs. Fujitsu Esprimo D7011

Comparison and Differences

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Model
Form factor	Mini Tower	Small
CPU options	Intel Gen 12&13&14 i3/i5/i7/i9	Intel Gen10&11 i3/i5/i7/i9
Chipset	Q670	B560
Dedicated GPU *	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 6400 Low Profile
RAM	DIMM DDR5-4400	UDIMM DDR4-3200
RAM slots	4	4
RAM speed	4400 MT/s	3200 MT/s
RAM max	128 GB	128 GB
USB ports	(4x) USB-A 2.0; (3x) USB-A 3.0; (2x) USB-A 3.1; USB-C 3.2	(2x) USB-A 3.0; (7x) USB-A 2.0; USB-A 3.1; USB-C 3.2
Video ports	(3x) Display Port 1.4a;	(2x) DisplayPort 1.4
Other ports	RJ45(2.5GHz); Audio; Line-Out/In;	RJ45; Headset, Line in; Line out
Optional ports	HDMI 2.0b/Displayport/VGA/PS2/serial/USB Type-C 3.1; Serial port; SD-card slot	Serial; PS/2; VGA; DVI; USB-C 3.1 (DP support 60W/15W)
SATA ports	4	5
PCI slots	PCIe 4.0 x16; PCIe 3.0 x4;PCIe 3.0 x1; PCI-32;	PCIe 4.0 x16; PCIe 3.0 x1; PCIe 3.0 x16 (wired x4)
M.2 slots	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 bays	(x2) 3.5in	3.5in; 2.5in; (2x) 5.25 inch slim
PSU	260/500 W	280/300 W
Weight	9.63 kg (21.24 lb)	8.00 kg (17.64 lb)
Released	2024	2021
Manual	link	link
Price**	Check Price	Check Price

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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 Tower Plus 7020 2024 and Fujitsu Esprimo D7011

If you are looking for a more modern desktop, then you should go with the Dell OptiPlex Tower Plus 7020 2024 which was released in 2024. The Fujitsu Esprimo D7011 is older and entered production in 2021.

If you are looking for the smaller form factor the Fujitsu Esprimo D7011 is the right one for you. It is smaller than the Dell OptiPlex Tower Plus 7020 2024 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 Tower Plus 7020 2024 as it is running a newer generation CPU. This is not to say that Fujitsu Esprimo D7011 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.

The Dell OptiPlex Tower Plus 7020 2024 is using the faster 4400 MT/s RAM. The Fujitsu Esprimo D7011 is slower by supporting RAM speeds of up to 3200 MT/s. 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 D7011 has 11 USB ports. The Dell OptiPlex Tower Plus 7020 2024 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 Dell OptiPlex Tower Plus 7020 2024 as it has 2 USB3.1 ports (the Fujitsu Esprimo D7011 has 1).

DisplayPort is crucial for any desktop machine. It is good to see that both models are featuring DisplayPorts. However, the Dell OptiPlex Tower Plus 7020 2024 comes with 3 ports, while the Fujitsu Esprimo D7011 has only 1. If you are planning to use multiple monitors, the Dell OptiPlex Tower Plus 7020 2024 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 D7011 is better equipped as it comes with 5 SATA slot(s), while the Dell OptiPlex Tower Plus 7020 2024 has 4 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 Tower Plus 7020 2024 has 2 M.2 slots while the Fujitsu Esprimo D7011 comes with just 2.

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 D7011 comes with a decent 300 Watt PSU, but the Dell OptiPlex Tower Plus 7020 2024 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.