Dell OptiPlex Tower 7010 2023 vs. Fujitsu Esprimo D738

Comparison and Differences

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Model
Form factor	Mini Tower	Small
CPU options	Intel Gen 12&13 i3/i5; Celeron; Pentium	Intel Gen8&9 i3/i5/i7; Pentium; Celeron
Chipset	Q6701	Q370
Dedicated GPU *	GeForce GTX 1650 Super	Radeon RX 6400 Low Profile
RAM	DIMM DDR4-3200	UDIMM DDR4-2666
RAM slots	2	4
RAM speed	3200 MT/s	2666 MT/s
RAM max	64 GB	64 GB
USB ports	(4x) USB-A 2.0; (4x) USB-A 3.0;	(4x) USB-A 3.0; (6x) USB-A 2.0; (2x) USB-C 3.1; USB-C 3.1
Video ports	Display Port 1.4a; HDMI 1.4b;	(2x) DisplayPort 1.2; DVI
Other ports	RJ45(2.5GHz); Audio; Line-Out/In;	RJ45; Headphones; Mic; Line in; Line out; PS/2
Optional ports	HDMI 2.1/Displayport/VGA; Serial	Serial; Parallel; VGA; eSATA
SATA ports	3	5
PCI slots	PCIe 3.0 x16; (2x) PCIe 3.0 x1;	PCIe 3.0 x16; PCIe 3.0 x16 (wired x4)
M.2 slots	M.2 2230/2280 (PCIe 3.0 x4, NVMe); M.2 2230 (WiFi/BT)	M.2 2280/2230 M-key (PCIe 3.0 x4, NVMe)
Drive bays	3.5in; (2x) 2.5in; 5.25in (slim);	3.5in; 2.5in; 5.25 inch
PSU	180/300 W	210/280 W
Weight	6.52 kg (14.32 lb)	5.00 kg (11.03 lb)
Released	2023	2018
Manual	link	link
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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 7010 2023 and Fujitsu Esprimo D738

If you are looking for a more modern desktop, then you should go with the Dell OptiPlex Tower 7010 2023 which was released in 2023. The Fujitsu Esprimo D738 is older and entered production in 2018.

If you are looking for the smaller form factor the Fujitsu Esprimo D738 is the right one for you. It is smaller than the Dell OptiPlex Tower 7010 2023 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 7010 2023 as it is running a newer generation CPU. This is not to say that Fujitsu Esprimo D738 is bad - it can still run some powerful CPUs, albeit being an older generation.

Memory

The Fujitsu Esprimo D738 has 4 RAM slots while the Dell OptiPlex Tower 7010 2023 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 Tower 7010 2023 is using the faster 3200 MT/s RAM. The Fujitsu Esprimo D738 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 D738 has 13 USB ports. The Dell OptiPlex Tower 7010 2023 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 Fujitsu Esprimo D738, is that it has 3 USB 3.1 port(s) which allows transfer of up to 10Gb/s. Unfortunately, the Dell OptiPlex Tower 7010 2023 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.

DisplayPort is crucial for any desktop machine. It is good to see that both models are featuring DisplayPorts. However, the Fujitsu Esprimo D738 comes with 2 ports, while the Dell OptiPlex Tower 7010 2023 has only 1. If you are planning to use multiple monitors, the Fujitsu Esprimo D738 is the better choice.

The Dell OptiPlex Tower 7010 2023 comes with an HDMI port, while the Fujitsu Esprimo D738 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 D738 is better equipped as it comes with 5 SATA slot(s), while the Dell OptiPlex Tower 7010 2023 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 D738 comes with a decent 280 Watt PSU, but the Dell OptiPlex Tower 7010 2023 has a more powerful one rated at 300 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.