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Dell PRO MAX WORKSTATION, SLIM, U9-285, 32GB, 1TB, RTX A1000(8GB), WL, W11P(CP+), 3Y PRO vs Dell PRO MAX WORKSTATION, TOWER T2, U7-265K, 32GB, 1TB, RTA2000(16GB),WL, W11P(CP+), 3YPRO

97specifications compared
26differ
71identical
13known for one product only

Key differences

The Dell PRO MAX WORKSTATION, SLIM, U9-285, 32GB, 1TB, RTX A1000(8GB), WL, W11P(CP+), 3Y PRO has 4 more processor cores than the Dell PRO MAX WORKSTATION, TOWER T2, U7-265K, 32GB, 1TB, RTA2000(16GB),WL, W11P(CP+), 3YPRO (24 vs 20). The Dell PRO MAX WORKSTATION, SLIM, U9-285, 32GB, 1TB, RTX A1000(8GB), WL, W11P(CP+), 3Y PRO has 4 more processor threads than the Dell PRO MAX WORKSTATION, TOWER T2, U7-265K, 32GB, 1TB, RTA2000(16GB),WL, W11P(CP+), 3YPRO (24 vs 20). The Dell PRO MAX WORKSTATION, SLIM, U9-285, 32GB, 1TB, RTX A1000(8GB), WL, W11P(CP+), 3Y PRO has 0.1 GHz more processor boost frequency than the Dell PRO MAX WORKSTATION, TOWER T2, U7-265K, 32GB, 1TB, RTA2000(16GB),WL, W11P(CP+), 3YPRO (5.6 GHz vs 5.5 GHz). Only the Dell PRO MAX WORKSTATION, SLIM, U9-285, 32GB, 1TB, RTX A1000(8GB), WL, W11P(CP+), 3Y PRO has Wi-Fi. Processor family: Intel Core Ultra 9 on the Dell PRO MAX WORKSTATION, SLIM, U9-285, 32GB, 1TB, RTX A1000(8GB), WL, W11P(CP+), 3Y PRO, Intel Core Ultra 7 on the Dell PRO MAX WORKSTATION, TOWER T2, U7-265K, 32GB, 1TB, RTA2000(16GB),WL, W11P(CP+), 3YPRO.

Processor family
- PRO MAX WORKSTATION, SLIM, U9-285, 32GB, 1TB, RTX A1000(8GB), WL, W11P(CP+), 3Y PRO:Intel Core Ultra 9
- PRO MAX WORKSTATION, TOWER T2, U7-265K, 32GB, 1TB, RTA2000(16GB),WL, W11P(CP+), 3YPRO:Intel Core Ultra 7
Processor model
- PRO MAX WORKSTATION, SLIM, U9-285, 32GB, 1TB, RTX A1000(8GB), WL, W11P(CP+), 3Y PRO:285
- PRO MAX WORKSTATION, TOWER T2, U7-265K, 32GB, 1TB, RTA2000(16GB),WL, W11P(CP+), 3YPRO:265K
Processor cores
- PRO MAX WORKSTATION, SLIM, U9-285, 32GB, 1TB, RTX A1000(8GB), WL, W11P(CP+), 3Y PRO:24
- PRO MAX WORKSTATION, TOWER T2, U7-265K, 32GB, 1TB, RTA2000(16GB),WL, W11P(CP+), 3YPRO:20
Processor threads
- PRO MAX WORKSTATION, SLIM, U9-285, 32GB, 1TB, RTX A1000(8GB), WL, W11P(CP+), 3Y PRO:24
- PRO MAX WORKSTATION, TOWER T2, U7-265K, 32GB, 1TB, RTA2000(16GB),WL, W11P(CP+), 3YPRO:20
Processor boost frequency
- PRO MAX WORKSTATION, SLIM, U9-285, 32GB, 1TB, RTX A1000(8GB), WL, W11P(CP+), 3Y PRO:5.6 GHz
- PRO MAX WORKSTATION, TOWER T2, U7-265K, 32GB, 1TB, RTA2000(16GB),WL, W11P(CP+), 3YPRO:5.5 GHz
Efficient cores
- PRO MAX WORKSTATION, SLIM, U9-285, 32GB, 1TB, RTX A1000(8GB), WL, W11P(CP+), 3Y PRO:16
- PRO MAX WORKSTATION, TOWER T2, U7-265K, 32GB, 1TB, RTA2000(16GB),WL, W11P(CP+), 3YPRO:12
Processor cache
- PRO MAX WORKSTATION, SLIM, U9-285, 32GB, 1TB, RTX A1000(8GB), WL, W11P(CP+), 3Y PRO:36 MB
- PRO MAX WORKSTATION, TOWER T2, U7-265K, 32GB, 1TB, RTA2000(16GB),WL, W11P(CP+), 3YPRO:30 MB
Maximum turbo power
- PRO MAX WORKSTATION, SLIM, U9-285, 32GB, 1TB, RTX A1000(8GB), WL, W11P(CP+), 3Y PRO:182 W
- PRO MAX WORKSTATION, TOWER T2, U7-265K, 32GB, 1TB, RTA2000(16GB),WL, W11P(CP+), 3YPRO:250 W

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Comparison of PRO MAX WORKSTATION, SLIM, U9-285, 32GB, 1TB, RTX A1000(8GB), WL, W11P(CP+), 3Y PRO, PRO MAX WORKSTATION, TOWER T2, U7-265K, 32GB, 1TB, RTA2000(16GB),WL, W11P(CP+), 3YPRO
110 specifications	A Dell PRO MAX WORKSTATION, SLIM, U9-285, 32GB, 1TB, RTX A1000(8GB), WL, W11P(CP+), 3Y PRO View product	B Dell PRO MAX WORKSTATION, TOWER T2, U7-265K, 32GB, 1TB, RTA2000(16GB),WL, W11P(CP+), 3YPRO View product
Processor9 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel Core Ultra 9	Intel Core Ultra 7
Processor generation	Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)	Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)
Processor modelDiffers	285	265K
Processor coresDiffers	24	20
Processor threadsDiffers	24	20
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	5.6 GHz	5.5 GHz
Performance cores	8	8
Efficient coresDiffers	16	12
Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency	4.6 GHz	4.6 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	36 MB	30 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Number of processors installed	1	1
Processor socket	LGA 1851 (Socket V1)	LGA 1851 (Socket V1)
Maximum turbo powerDiffers	182 W	250 W
Processor base powerDiffers	65 W	125 W
Neural processor unit (NPU)1 differ
Neural processor unit (NPU)	Intel AI Boost	Intel AI Boost
Total processor performance up toDiffers	36 TOPs	33 TOPs
NPU performance up to	13 TOPs	13 TOPs
GPU performance up to	8 TOPs	8 TOPs
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	32 GB	32 GB
Maximum internal memory	128 GB	128 GB
Internal memory type	DDR5-SDRAM	DDR5-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)	2 x 16 GB	2 x 16 GB
Memory slots	4x DIMM	4x DIMM
Memory channels	Single-channel	Single-channel
Memory data transfer rate	5600 MT/s	5600 MT/s
Non-ECC	Yes	Yes
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity	1 TB	1 TB
Storage media	SSD	SSD
Number of storage drives installed	1	1
Total SSDs capacity	1 TB	1 TB
Number of SSDs installed	1	1
SSD capacity	1 TB	1 TB
SSD memory type	TLC	TLC
NVMe	Yes	Yes
SSD interface	PCI Express	PCI Express
SSD form factor	M.2	M.2
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete GPU manufacturer	NVIDIA	NVIDIA
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA RTX A1000	NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers	8 GB	16 GB
Discrete graphics memory type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Number of discrete graphics cards	1	1
On-board GPU manufacturer	Intel	Intel
On-board graphics card family	Intel® Graphics	Intel® Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® Graphics	Intel® Graphics
Performanceidentical
Product type	PC	PC
Market positioning	Business	Business
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)	Yes	Yes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version	2.0	2.0
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel W880
Network1 differ
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
LAN controller	Intel® I219-LM	Intel® I219-LM
Wi-FiDiffers	Yes	No
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)	Unknown — not stated by the source
WLAN controller manufacturerKnown for one	Intel	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)	Unknown — not stated by the source
WLAN controller modelKnown for one	Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200	Unknown — not stated by the source
Antenna typeKnown for one	2x2	Unknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	4	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	3	2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	1	2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity	1	1
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C ports quantityDiffers	1	2
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers	3	2
DisplayPort version	1.4a	1.4a
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers	2	4
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Intel® Thunderbolt 4Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Thunderbolt 4 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI Express x4 (Gen 3.x) slotsDiffers	1	2
PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slotsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power supply	360 W	360 W
Power supply input voltage	90 - 264 V	90 - 264 V
Power supply input frequency	47/63 Hz	47/63 Hz
80 PLUS certificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	80 PLUS Platinum
Design2 differ
Chassis typeDiffers	Slim PC	Tower
Placement supportedDiffers	Horizontal/Vertical	Vertical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Product colour	Black	Black
VolumeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32 L
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 11 Pro	Windows 11 Pro
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Displayidentical
Display included	No	No
Audioidentical
Audio chip	Realtek ALC3204	Realtek ALC3204
Audio system	High Definition Audio	High Definition Audio
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 35 °C	0 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)	-40 - 65 °C	-40 - 65 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 90%	10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)	0 - 95%	0 - 95%
Operating altitude	-15.2 - 3048 m	-15.2 - 3048 m
Non-operating altitude	-15.2 - 10668 m	-15.2 - 10668 m
Operating vibration	0.66 G	0.66 G
Non-operating vibration	1.3 G	1.3 G
Operating shock	110 G	110 G
Non-operating shock	160 G	160 G
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	95 mm	187.7 mm
DepthDiffers	293 mm	438 mm
HeightDiffers	303.5 mm	387 mm
WeightDiffers	6.11 kg	9.7 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Cables included	AC	AC
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificates	ENERGY STAR, EPEAT Climate +	ENERGY STAR, EPEAT Climate +

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