Server comparison Dell PowerEdge R760 vs R760xs

Server comparison Dell PowerEdge R760 vs R760xs

OLEKSANDR SYZOV

Server comparison Dell PowerEdge R760 vs R760xs

Comparative analysis of the Dell PowerEdge R760 vs Dell PowerEdge R760xs, focusing on key attributes: workloads, performance, functionality, reliability & security, flexibility & efficiency, management, power supplies, and price.

Сервер Dell PowerEdge R760xs
Server Dell PowerEdge R760

🔍 Overview

Feature Dell PowerEdge R760 Dell PowerEdge R760xs
Launch Year 2023 2023
Form Factor 2U rack 2U rack
Target Use Full-featured enterprise workloads Optimized for scale-out and edge deployments

1. Workloads

R760 R760xs
Ideal for high-end enterprise workloads like AI/ML, big data, virtualization, databases, and HPC. Designed for less compute-intensive tasks like web servers, virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), and scale-out workloads.
More robust for mission-critical environments. Better for cost-optimized large deployments with moderate performance needs.

⚙️ 2. Performance

Component R760 R760xs
CPU Up to 2× 5th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable Up to 2× 5th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable
Cores Up to 60 cores per CPU Up to 32 cores per CPU (generally fewer sockets supported)
Memory Up to 32 DDR5 DIMMs (max 8TB with LRDIMMs) Up to 16 DDR5 DIMMs (max 1TB–2TB)
Storage Up to 24 NVMe drives / SAS/SATA Up to 16 drives (NVMe/SATA/SAS, fewer lanes)
GPU Support Up to 8 single-width / 3 double-width GPUs Limited GPU support (1–2 GPUs, depending on config)
I/O More PCIe Gen5 slots Fewer PCIe slots (limited expandability)

🔸 Conclusion: R760 is significantly more powerful and scalable for demanding performance.


🧩 3. Functionality

R760 R760xs
High expandability, more RAID options, larger memory footprint More compact, limited expandability
Support for NVIDIA AI Enterprise & intensive data processing Basic functionality, fewer advanced AI/ML features

🔐 4. Reliability & Security

Feature R760 R760xs
Cyber Resilient Architecture ✅ Yes ✅ Yes
TPM 2.0, Secure Boot, System Lockdown ✅ Available ✅ Available
Hot-plug components (PSU, fans, drives) ✅ Yes ✅ Yes

🔸 Conclusion: Both offer Dell’s robust enterprise security, but R760 has more redundancy and failover options.


🔄 5. Flexibility & Efficiency

R760 R760xs
Flexible configurations for mixed workloads More fixed or constrained configurations
Advanced thermal profiles, better cooling Basic airflow, suited for lower heat loads

🛠️ 6. Management

R760 R760xs
Both support iDRAC9, OpenManage Enterprise, RESTful APIs, telemetry, Redfish, etc. Same management stack.

🔸 No major difference here — identical software management experience.


🔌 7. Power Supplies

R760 R760xs
Up to 2800W redundant PSUs, Platinum & Titanium certified Up to 1600W redundant PSUs, fewer options
Better for high-density compute/gpu usage More efficient for lower workloads

💰 8. Price

R760 R760xs
Higher cost (due to performance and expandability) Lower cost (more affordable for edge/scale-out)
Starts around $6,000–$8,000+ (depends on config) Starts around $3,000–$5,000

📊 Summary Table

Category PowerEdge R760 PowerEdge R760xs
Best For Enterprise, AI/ML, virtualization, DBs Scale-out, edge, basic VMs, VDI
Performance ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ⭐⭐⭐
Expandability High Moderate
Reliability/Security Very high High
Efficiency Good for heavy loads Good for power-conscious scaling
Price $$$$$ $$–$$$
Management Tools Same Same

🧠 Conclusion

  • Choose the R760 if you need maximum performance, scalability, and flexibility — especially for AI/ML, big data, or mission-critical workloads.

  • Choose the R760xs if you're optimizing for cost, energy efficiency, or deploying at scale for less intensive computing.

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Доступні моделі серверів зі складу у Києві:

Сервер Dell PowerEdge R760 - Intel Xeon Silver 4510 2.4-4.1Ghz 12 Cores 

Сервер Dell PowerEdge R760 - Intel Xeon Silver 4514Y 2.0-3.4Ghz 16 Cores 

Сервер Dell PowerEdge R760 - Intel Xeon Gold 6526Y 2.8-3.9Ghz 16 Cores

Сервер Dell PowerEdge R760 - Intel Xeon Gold 5420+ 2.0-4.1Ghz 28 Cores

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