Dell Pro Max Slim Desktop vs AI Development Workstation - Essential
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Dell Pro Max Slim Desktop is $1,889.28 cheaper; AI Development Workstation - Essential has more RAM (64 GB vs 8 GB); AI Development Workstation - Essential has more storage (960 GB vs 256 GB); AI Development Workstation - Essential has a dedicated GPU.
| Specification | Dell Pro Max Slim Desktop | AI Development Workstation - Essential |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,598 | $3,487.28 |
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X |
| RAM | 8 GB DDR5-5600 | 64 GB DDR5-4800 |
| Storage | 256 GB NVMe PCIe 4.0 | 960 GB NVMe PCIe 4.0 |
| Drive bays | — | 4 bays + 2× M.2 |
| Graphics | Integrated | Up to 1 GPU |
| Display | — | — |
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | — |
| Weight | 13.5 lb | 18.0 lb |
| Ethernet | 5 GbE | 1 GbE |
| Ports | 1×TB4 · 2×USB-C · 3×DP 2.1 · RJ45 · Audio | RJ45 |
| Rating | ★ 4.4 | — |
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