Dell XPS 8930 vs. Fujitsu Esprimo P558

Comparison and Differences

Dell_XPS_8930.jpg case front and back pannelFujitsu_Esprimo_P558.jpg case front and back pannel
Model
Form factorMini TowerMini Tower
CPU optionsIntel Gen8 i3/i5/i7;Intel Gen8&9 i3/i5/i7; Pentium; Celeron
ChipsetZ370H310
Dedicated GPU *GeForce RTX 2060 SuperGeForce GTX 1650 Super
RAMDIMM DDR4-2666/2933UDIMM DDR4-2666
RAM slots42
RAM speed2666 MT/s2666 MT/s
RAM max64 GB32 GB
USB portsUSB 3.1 Type C; USB 3.1 Type A; (2x) USB-A 2.0; (6x) USB-A 3.0;(4x) USB-A 3.0; (4x) USB-A 2.0
Video portsHDMI 1.4; DisplayPort 1.2;DisplayPort 1.2; DVI
Other portsRJ45; Mic; Headset; Card Reader;RJ45; Headphones; Mic; Line in; Line out; PS/2
Optional portsN.A.VGA; eSATA
SATA ports33
PCI slotsPCIe 3.0 x16; (x2) PCIe x4;PCIe 3.0 x16; (2x) PCIe 2.0 x1; PCIe 2.0 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 2.0 x2, NVMe)
Drive bays(3x) 3.5in;(3x) 3.5in; 2.5in; (2x) 5.25 inch
PSU460 W210/280 W
Weight8.20 kg (18.08 lb)7.40 kg (16.31 lb)
Released20172018
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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 8930 and Fujitsu Esprimo P558

If you are looking for a more modern desktop, then you should go with the Fujitsu Esprimo P558 which was released in 2018. The Dell XPS 8930 is older and entered production in 2017.

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 Fujitsu Esprimo P558 as it is running a newer generation CPU. This is not to say that Dell XPS 8930 is bad - it can still run some powerful CPUs, albeit being an older generation.

Memory

The Dell XPS 8930 has 4 RAM slots while the Fujitsu Esprimo P558 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 Dell XPS 8930 as it has the ability to run 64 GB of RAM. The Fujitsu Esprimo P558 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 Dell XPS 8930 has 10 USB ports. The Fujitsu Esprimo P558 is inferior in this regard and packs 8 USB ports. In any case, if you miss USB ports, you can always purchase a USB hub. What is nice about the Dell XPS 8930, is that it has 2 USB 3.1 port(s) which allows transfer of up to 10Gb/s. Unfortunately, the Fujitsu Esprimo P558 has no such port, thus restricting your transfer speeds significantly. For people who want to use external drives on regular basis, this might be an issue.

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.

The Dell XPS 8930 comes with an HDMI port, while the Fujitsu Esprimo P558 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 slots are located on the motherboard and it is where SSD, HDD and Optical Disk Drives are connected. Each of the two models being compared have 3 SATA slot(s). Keep in mind that having too few SATA slots might limit your options for connecting additional memory drives.

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 P558 comes with a decent 280 Watt PSU, but the Dell XPS 8930 has a more powerful one rated at 460 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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