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Dell OptiPlex 780 SF vs Dell OptiPlex 960 MT

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  • 104specifications compared
  • 39differ
  • 65identical
  • 19known for one product only

Key differences

The Dell OptiPlex 960 MT has 0.2 GHz more processor frequency than the Dell OptiPlex 780 SF (3 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Dell OptiPlex 960 MT has 4 MB more processor cache than the Dell OptiPlex 780 SF (6 MB vs 2 MB). The Dell OptiPlex 960 MT has 533 MHz more processor front side bus than the Dell OptiPlex 780 SF (1333 MHz vs 800 MHz). Only the Dell OptiPlex 960 MT has DVI port. Only the Dell OptiPlex 960 MT has embedded options available.

  • Processor family
    • OptiPlex 780 SF:Intel® Pentium®
    • OptiPlex 960 MT:Intel® Core™2 Duo
  • Processor model
    • OptiPlex 780 SF:E5500
    • OptiPlex 960 MT:E8400
  • Processor frequency
    • OptiPlex 780 SF:2.8 GHz
    • OptiPlex 960 MT:3 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • OptiPlex 780 SF:2 MB
    • OptiPlex 960 MT:6 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • OptiPlex 780 SF:Smart Cache
    • OptiPlex 960 MT:L2
  • Processor front side bus
    • OptiPlex 780 SF:800 MHz
    • OptiPlex 960 MT:1333 MHz
  • Tcase
    • OptiPlex 780 SF:74.1 °C
    • OptiPlex 960 MT:72.4 °C
  • Number of Processing Die Transistors
    • OptiPlex 780 SF:228 M
    • OptiPlex 960 MT:410 M

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Comparison of OptiPlex 780 SF, OptiPlex 960 MT
123 specifications
Processor12 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Pentium®Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffersE5500E8400
Processor cores22
Processor threads22
Processor frequencyDiffers2.8 GHz3 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL2
Processor front side busDiffers800 MHz1333 MHz
Bus typeFSBFSB
FSB ParityNoNo
Processor lithography45 nm45 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Pentium E5000 Series for DesktopIntel Core 2 Duo E8000 Series
Processor codenameWolfdaleWolfdale
Thermal Design Power (TDP)65 W65 W
TcaseDiffers74.1 °C72.4 °C
Number of processors installed11
Processor socketLGA 775 (Socket T)LGA 775 (Socket T)
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers228 M410 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers82 mm²107 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs149
PlatformKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePC
SteppingDiffersR0E0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers1 GB4 GB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3-SDRAMDDR2-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 1 GB2 x 2 GB
Memory clock speedDiffers1333 MHz800 MHz
Memory slotsKnown for one4x DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers160 GB250 GB
Optical drive typeDVD-RWDVD-RW
HDD interfaceDiffersSATA IISATA
HDD speed7200 RPM7200 RPM
Card reader integratedNoNo
Floppy drive installedNoNo
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD Radeon HD 3450
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot available
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.256 GB
Graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD
Performanceidentical
Product typePCPC
Password protection typeBIOSBIOS
Optical driveidentical
Media types supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 3.5", 2 x 5.25"
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Wi-FiNoNo
Networking featuresGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers912
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity00
HDMI ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Headphone outputsDiffers12
Line-outYesYes
Line-inYesYes
Microphone inYesYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
DVI portDiffersNoYes
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers02
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
eSATA ports quantity11
Serial ports quantity11
Parallel ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x16 slots11
PCI slotsDiffers12
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers235 W305 W
Design3 differ
Chassis typeDiffersSFFMini Tower
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Grey
External drive baysDiffers1x 3.5", 1x 5.25"2 x 3.5"
Internal drive baysKnown for one1x 3.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Professional
Displayidentical
Display includedNoNo
Processor special features5 differ
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyNoNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyNoNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)NoNo
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Insider™NoNo
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers4280033910
Processor codeDiffersSLGTJSLB9J
Processor package size37.5 x 37.5 mm37.5 x 37.5 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)NoNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)NoNo
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WidthDiffers92.6 mm187 mm
DepthDiffers340 mm430.8 mm
HeightDiffers314 mm408 mm
WeightDiffers6.8 kg12.3 kg
Weight (imperial)Differs6.8 kg (15 lbs)12.3 kg (27.2 lbs)
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedNoNo
Certificates1 differ
Compliance industry standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abIEEE802.3, IEEE802.3u, IEEE802.3ab
CertificationKnown for oneEPEAT Gold, CECP, TCO 05, WEEE, CES, RoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Multimediaidentical
Built-in cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Other featuresidentical
TV tuner integratedNoNo
HDD user passwordKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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