📊 Comparison: Refurbished Dell Precision T5610 vs new Dell Precision 7960

Criterion Dell Precision T5610 (refurbished, your configuration, €350-500) Dell Precision 7960 (base configuration, ~€5,000)
CPU performance (multi-core) 2× Xeon E5-2685 (24 total physical cores, 48 ​​threads). PassMark ~25–30,000 points. Sufficient performance for CAD, office, development, virtualization and most workloads. Xeon W-3425 (12 cores, 24 threads). PassMark ~60–80,000 points. Modern architecture, higher IPC, better for demanding applications (AI, 3D rendering, simulation).
CPU performance (1 core) ~1,860 points in PassMark single-core. Weaker in single-threaded applications, but sufficient for everyday work. ~2,800–4,000 points. Faster response, new instructions, support for modern SW.
FRAME 64 GB DDR3 ECC – stable, more than enough for most users. Easily expandable. DDR5 ECC, higher speeds and capacities (up to TB). Only suitable for extremely demanding applications.
Storage 512 GB SSD + 256 GB NVMe + 6 TB HDD. Huge capacity and combination of fast NVMe and cheap HDD. Sufficient for office and common projects. 512 GB NVMe SSD. Faster than SATA, but smaller capacity. Additional drives must be purchased → higher price.
GPUs Nvidia Quadro K620 – basic, suitable for 2D/3D CAD, office, general work. Users can upgrade to a better RTX/Quadro GPU as needed. RTX A400 or newer Quadro/RTX – high performance, more VRAM, ray tracing support, AI. Useful for high-end visualizations and simulations.
Consumption – at rest ~100–150 W (normal operation). Annually at 8h/day ~300 kWh = approx. €60. ~150–200 W. Annually ~350 kWh = approx. €70. The difference is not dramatic.
Consumption – under load ~350–500 W. 2h/day load = ~200 kWh = approx. €40. ~400–600 W. 2h/day load = ~175 kWh = approx. €35.
Annual electricity costs (mix idle + load) ~500 kWh = approx. €100/year ~515 kWh = approx. €103/year
Purchase price €350-500 ~ €5,000
Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) over 3 years €350 + (3×€100 electricity) = €650 €5,000 + (3×103 € electricity) = €5,309
Savings in 3 years 💰 Difference ~ €4,659 in favor of the refurbished one –
Ecology – CO₂ footprint Lifespan is extended by 3–5 years. No new production → saving up to 1.5–2 tons of CO₂ that would have been generated by manufacturing a new workstation. Planting a tree = additionally captures ~25 kg of CO₂ per year. Production of a new machine = huge burden on nature (mining of rare metals, production of new chips, plastics, transport). Higher CO₂ footprint at the start of the life cycle.
Components and repairability Standard components (DDR3 ECC RAM, HDD/SSD, PSU) easily replaceable, cheap to repair. New components (DDR5, modern GPU) – higher upgrade price, often limited compatibility, more complicated service.
Stability / warranty Tested remanufacturing, replacement of defective components, NewLifeMac warranty. Stable for normal work. Dell warranty, latest technology, long-term support, greater certainty for top companies.
Future use For 3-5 years, still excellent for office, schools, smaller CAD projects, video editing, SW development, virtualization. Long-term suitable for cutting-edge tasks (AI, ray tracing, large-scale simulations, rendering).

🌍 Ecological perspective

  • Refurbished T7610 = no new mining, no new production processes, maximum use of already produced resources.

  • Planting 1 tree → long-term CO₂ reduction .

  • The power consumption of both models is actually similar - the difference in power efficiency is offset by the fact that the T7610 does not have such a powerful GPU.

  • Every refurbished computer means that tens of kilograms of electronics do not end up in landfills .

💰 Financial savings

  • Purchase price difference : a new 7960 is about 14 times more expensive than your remanufactured one.

  • Annual operating costs (electricity) : almost the same.

  • 3 years of operation : the user of a refurbished machine will pay ~650 €, while a new 7960 will cost ~5,300 €.

  • Difference = €4,600+ saved → these can be invested elsewhere (software, training, development).

🎯 Customer Summary

  • For most users (offices, schools, smaller businesses, software development, general graphics work), the refurbished T7610 will provide everything they need, at a fraction of the price.

  • Ecologically - you save tons of CO₂ and plant a tree at the same time.

  • Financially – you will save thousands of euros over 3 years.

  • Lifespan – another 3-5 years without problems, because the components are reliable, cheap to repair, and NewLifeMac performs thorough refurbishing.

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