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Dell OptiPlex 980 MT vs Dell OptiPlex 980SF

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  • 114specifications compared
  • 37differ
  • 77identical
  • 25known for one product only

Key differences

The Dell OptiPlex 980SF has 2 more processor cores than the Dell OptiPlex 980 MT (4 vs 2). The Dell OptiPlex 980SF has 4 more processor threads than the Dell OptiPlex 980 MT (8 vs 4). The Dell OptiPlex 980 MT has 0.4 GHz more processor frequency than the Dell OptiPlex 980SF (3.2 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). Only the Dell OptiPlex 980 MT has on-board graphics card. Only the Dell OptiPlex 980SF has embedded options available.

  • Processor family
    • OptiPlex 980 MT:Intel® Core™ i5
    • OptiPlex 980SF:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • OptiPlex 980 MT:Intel® Core™ i5
    • OptiPlex 980SF:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • OptiPlex 980 MT:i5-650
    • OptiPlex 980SF:i7-860
  • Processor cores
    • OptiPlex 980 MT:2
    • OptiPlex 980SF:4
  • Processor threads
    • OptiPlex 980 MT:4
    • OptiPlex 980SF:8
  • Processor frequency
    • OptiPlex 980 MT:3.2 GHz
    • OptiPlex 980SF:2.8 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • OptiPlex 980 MT:4 MB
    • OptiPlex 980SF:8 MB
  • Processor lithography
    • OptiPlex 980 MT:32 nm
    • OptiPlex 980SF:45 nm

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Comparison of OptiPlex 980 MT, OptiPlex 980SF
139 specifications
Processor16 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-650i7-860
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor frequencyDiffers3.2 GHz2.8 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB8 MB
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm45 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-600 Desktop SeriesIntel Core i7-800 Desktop Series
Processor codenameDiffersClarkdaleLynnfield
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs73 W95 W
TcaseDiffers72.6 °C72.7 °C
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers382 M774 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers81 mm²296 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2421
PlatformKnown for onePCUnknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for oneC2Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory types supported by processorDiffersDDR3 1066/1333DDR3-SDRAM
Processor front side busKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1333 MHz
Memory clock speeds supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1066,1333 MHz
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceDiffersSATA IISATA
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersIntel X4500AMD Radeon HD 3450
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel® HD GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneIntel® HD GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)Known for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one733 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelAMD
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.256 GB
Optical driveidentical
CD read speedKnown for one16xUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers128
Headphone outputsDiffers21
Line-outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x16 slotsDiffers21
PCI slotsDiffers21
Power1 differ
Power supply typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one100-240VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supplyDiffers305 W235 W
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffersMini TowerSFF
External drive baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x 3.5", 1x 5.25"
Internal drive baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x 3.5"
Softwareidentical
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features6 differ
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one45 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersYesNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers4354641316
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers187 mm87.8 mm
DepthDiffers437.9 mm326.9 mm
HeightDiffers401 mm299.9 mm
WeightDiffers11.4 kg5.9 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Keyboard includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneENERGY STAR 5.0, EPEAT Gold, CECP, TCO 05, WEEE, CES, Japan Green PC, FEMP, South Korea Eco-label, EU RoHS, China RoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Other featuresidentical
Drive baysKnown for one3x 3.5", 2x 5.25"Unknown — not stated by the source

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