Dell OptiPlex Tower 7020 2024 vs. Fujitsu Esprimo Q958

Comparison and Differences

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Model
Form factor	Mini Tower	Micro
CPU options	Intel Gen 12&13&14 i3/i5/i7;	Intel Gen8&9 i3/i5/i7; Pentium
Chipset	Q670	Q370
Dedicated GPU *	GeForce GTX 1650 Super	N.A.
RAM	DIMM DDR5-5600	SODIMM DDR4-2666
RAM slots	2	4
RAM speed	5600 MT/s	2666 MT/s
RAM max	64 GB	32 GB
USB ports	(4x) USB-A 2.0; (4x) USB-A 3.0;	(2x) USB-A 3.0; (2x) USB-A 2.0; (4x) 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 out
Optional ports	HDMI 2.1/Displayport/VGA; Serial	Serial; VGA; PS/2 (1)
SATA ports	3	2
PCI slots	PCIe 3.0 x16; (2x) PCIe 3.0 x1;	N.A.
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); M.2 2230 (WiFi/BT)
Drive bays	3.5in; (2x) 2.5in; 5.25in (slim);	2.5in; 5.25 inch
PSU	180/300 W	65 W
Weight	6.37 kg (14.04 lb)	1.60 kg (3.53 lb)
Released	2024	2018
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 7020 2024 and Fujitsu Esprimo Q958

If you are looking for a more modern desktop, then you should go with the Dell OptiPlex Tower 7020 2024 which was released in 2024. The Fujitsu Esprimo Q958 is older and entered production in 2018.

If you are looking for the smaller form factor the Fujitsu Esprimo Q958 is the right one for you. It is smaller than the Dell OptiPlex Tower 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 7020 2024 as it is running a newer generation CPU. This is not to say that Fujitsu Esprimo Q958 is bad - it can still run some powerful CPUs, albeit being an older generation.

Memory

The Fujitsu Esprimo Q958 has 4 RAM slots while the Dell OptiPlex Tower 7020 2024 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 7020 2024 is using the faster 5600 MT/s RAM. The Fujitsu Esprimo Q958 is slower by supporting RAM speeds of up to 2666 MT/s. Additionally, if you will be needing a lot of RAM, better go for the Dell OptiPlex Tower 7020 2024 as it has the ability to run 64 GB of RAM. The Fujitsu Esprimo Q958 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 Fujitsu Esprimo Q958 has 9 USB ports. The Dell OptiPlex Tower 7020 2024 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 Q958, is that it has 5 USB 3.1 port(s) which allows transfer of up to 10Gb/s. Unfortunately, the Dell OptiPlex Tower 7020 2024 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 Q958 comes with 2 ports, while the Dell OptiPlex Tower 7020 2024 has only 1. If you are planning to use multiple monitors, the Fujitsu Esprimo Q958 is the better choice.

The Dell OptiPlex Tower 7020 2024 comes with an HDMI port, while the Fujitsu Esprimo Q958 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 Dell OptiPlex Tower 7020 2024 is better equipped as it comes with 3 SATA slot(s), while the Fujitsu Esprimo Q958 has 2 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 Q958 comes with a decent 65 Watt PSU, but the Dell OptiPlex Tower 7020 2024 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.