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Dell PowerEdge R-Series vs Intel Server System comparison

Dell Technologies and Intel are both solutions in the Rack Servers category. Dell Technologies is ranked #1 with an average rating of 9.0, while Intel is ranked #7 with an average rating of 8.0. Dell Technologies holds a 27.5% mindshare in Rack Servers, compared to Intel’s 5.0% mindshare. Additionally, 98% of Dell Technologies users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 66% of Intel users who would recommend it.
Dell PowerEdge R-Series
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98% willing to recommend
Intel Server System
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66% willing to recommend
 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Aug 26, 2025

Dell PowerEdge R-Series and Intel Server System compete in the server market, offering powerful solutions for enterprise computing needs. Dell PowerEdge R-Series holds an advantage in pricing and customer support, whereas Intel Server System is preferred for its advanced features and configuration options.

Features: Dell PowerEdge R-Series is recognized for scalability, energy efficiency, and comprehensive management tools, providing a more robust hardware array. Intel Server System distinguishes itself with advanced processing capabilities, integrated security features, and versatile configuration options, ideal for high-demand applications.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Dell PowerEdge R-Series provides a simplified deployment process backed by extensive support documentation and responsive customer service. Intel Server System has a steeper learning curve but makes up for it with high-quality customer support and detailed installation guidelines.

Pricing and ROI: Dell PowerEdge R-Series offers competitive setup costs and a reliable return on investment, driven by its energy efficiency and reliability. Intel Server System requires a higher initial investment but promises substantial long-term value through performance scalability and lower operational costs.

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Categories and Ranking

Dell PowerEdge R-Series
Ranking in Rack Servers
1st
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
211
Ranking in other categories
Converged Infrastructure (3rd), Data Center Networking (4th), Blade Servers (5th)
Intel Server System
Ranking in Rack Servers
7th
Average Rating
6.6
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2025, in the Rack Servers category, the mindshare of Dell PowerEdge R-Series is 27.5%, down from 28.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Intel Server System is 5.0%, up from 4.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Rack Servers Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers27.5%
Intel Server System5.0%
Other67.5%
Rack Servers
 

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Syed Masuood - PeerSpot reviewer
Handles workloads and diverse applications efficiently
We have a lot of VMs on Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers. On a single server, we have probably hosted 14 or 15 VMs. Out of these, 8 to 10 are continuously running, and four of them are backup VMs, so it can handle a good workload. For cybersecurity, it is only accessible on the intranet; it is not accessible through the web. We use it for local development purposes, and it is behind our firewall. Its security is strong. We handle a lot of test data for government and confidential customers. It is safe and strong locally. We have not experienced any security issues. Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers have helped to reduce unplanned production downtime if we need to replace a hard disk, instead of completely shutting a server, there is a hot swap feature. It is quite good in that aspect. Usually, for any activity, there is a downtime of about 30 minutes. It has saved a lot of time. We have tried AI workloads for a development environment for a government customer in Singapore. The servers are hosted in Singapore. It is an ML-based engine with AI. It is a government project where data is processed, and we run it on Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers. The benefit of running AI workloads on PowerEdge Servers is that it is easy to allocate memory. The application we are running is memory intensive. It is pretty easy to scale memory and storage.
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A stable product that constantly enhances its functionalities like multithreading and caching
The most valuable feature of the solution stems from the fact that it is more stable than AMD for VMware. Intel Server System has a good track record for the last 20 years. Multithreading and caching are areas where improvements keep increasing. If you look at the last four years, you will see a big difference when it comes to the area concerning processors.
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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"Virtualization and distributed power management are good and valuable features."
"It is pretty good at handling diverse applications. We have been using these servers for eight years. We have experienced good performance with them."
"Dell EMC PowerEdge Rack Servers is powerful."
"I have realized a return on my investment with Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers in terms of cost savings."
"Overall, I rate Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers nine to ten as the product has maintained a strong reputation over time."
"They are incredibly valuable because they are both user-friendly and powerful for managing hardware."
"The optimization of hardware and the ability to extend the hardware are valued features."
"PowerEdge Rack Servers are very good for handling the evolving needs of high-performance workloads."
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"It uses well known architecture and it's easy to develop for."
"It is stable and easy to manage."
"The most valuable feature of the solution stems from the fact that it is more stable than AMD for VMware."
 

Cons

"I do not have any input as such. There can be a bit more expansive AI portfolio, but I have not worked on any AI projects with Dell, so I might not be up to date in knowledge."
"I would like enhanced latitude in the machine assembly process."
"Improvement is always necessary for Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers so that people don't take it for granted."
"The licensing of the different formats of the iDRAC is somewhat annoying."
"Enriching the operational efficiency of Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers could be achieved through the strategic implementation of a central management console hosted in the cloud."
"We use PowerEdge servers in conjunction with VMware, a VCF Rack, and VxRail. That has worked out well. We are using it for firmware upgrades and other similar tasks. It's a one-stop shop, but it could be better when the servers aren't on a VCF stack. Profile handling and upgrading standalone servers could improve, but they have gotten better over the years."
"We wanted to have two storage cards during the onboarding process of the solution, which were available only on the more expensive version of the boxes that we usually use for work in our company."
"The scalability has room for improvement."
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"We have to scale it ourselves but it scales. It depends on the software because it's mostly the hardware platform that Intel is managing."
"When you have an Intel Server System, the prices may be much higher since it is a different processor, making the solution's pricing part one of its shortcomings where improvements are required."
"The shipment time can be improved. When we order Intel products, we have to wait for a long time. They can increase the local services and engineers in China. Local engineers will be able to know and understand customer problems much better."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"We do use Dell's OpenManage console. It is easy to use this console for lifecycle management or PowerEdge servers."
"The pricing for this solution is competitive compared to others on the market."
"We have a strong agreement in place with our parent company, that typically ensures favorable pricing terms for us, although occasionally we may need to negotiate with Dell representatives for further discounts to provide competitive pricing to our customers."
"Dell is pretty good. good. I had a conversation with Dell a while ago due to a vendor. We got much better pricing from a competitor. When I looked at another company, Dell called me and asked why am I looking at someone else when they have a distributor. I told them that their pricing was not good, so Dell went back to the distributor, and we got much better pricing"
"Compared to other vendors, the prices are much lower."
"The more complex the server requirements, the more expensive it gets."
"The server is a one-time purchase, but the support is on a subscription basis."
"The pricing for this solution is reasonable. We pay a basic premium with a military premium on top of that."
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"The price is competitive."
"It is not expensive."
"I rate the pricing a ten on a scale from one to ten, where one is inexpensive, and ten is very expensive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
21%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Educational Organization
6%
Financial Services Firm
16%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Computer Software Company
8%
University
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business75
Midsize Enterprise50
Large Enterprise85
No data available
 

Questions from the Community

When shopping for a rack server, would you go with Dell EMC Poweredge or Lenovo Thinksystem?
Our organization ran comparison tests to determine whether the Dell EMC Poweredge or Lenovo Thinksystem rack servers were the better fit for us. We ultimately decided to go with Dell EMC Poweredge....
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What do you like most about Dell EMC PowerEdge Rack Servers?
It has helped us reduce unplanned downtime by 20% to 30%.
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What needs improvement with Dell EMC PowerEdge Rack Servers?
I don't have any issues or complaints with the Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers, but they could make the service tags larger as I get older. It's not that they aren't customizable; you can actually use ...
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What do you like most about Intel Server System?
The most valuable feature of the solution stems from the fact that it is more stable than AMD for VMware.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Intel Server System?
I rate the pricing a ten on a scale from one to ten, where one is inexpensive, and ten is very expensive.
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What needs improvement with Intel Server System?
When you have an Intel Server System, the prices may be much higher since it is a different processor, making the solution's pricing part one of its shortcomings where improvements are required.
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Overview

Dell PowerEdge R-Series rack servers offer enterprise-class performance and scalable efficiency for modern workloads across virtualization, mission-critical applications, AI, and hybrid cloud.

Delivering robust performance, Dell PowerEdge R-Series supports a wide range of configurations, making them suitable for diverse tasks like virtualization and data management. With advanced cooling, iDRAC, OpenManage, and comprehensive security features, they ensure high uptime and streamlined operations. Known for intuitive GUI and seamless VMware integration, these servers provide scalability and energy efficiency. However, they could benefit from enhancements in processing power, interface optimization, scalability, and installation speed, along with more responsive support.

What are the key features of Dell PowerEdge R-Series?
  • Remote Management: Facilitated by iDRAC for efficient server handling.
  • Scalability: Supports expansive virtualization capabilities.
  • Security: Integrated with strong security measures.
  • Energy Efficiency: Designed for lower power consumption.
  • Integration: Compatible with VMware for streamlined operations.
What benefits and ROI should you expect?
  • Improved Uptime: Reliable performance for continuous operation.
  • Operational Simplicity: Simplified management with OpenManage Suite.
  • Cost Efficiency: Competitively priced with flexibility in configurations.
  • Enhanced Diagnostics: Extensive tools for easier troubleshooting.

In industries like finance and healthcare, Dell PowerEdge R-Series finds use in database hosting, application processing, virtualization with VMware and Hyper-V, AI workloads, and software-defined networking. Organizations deploy these servers to tackle compute-intensive tasks and manage data storage efficiently.

Dell Technologies

Storage is simple with the Intel Storage System JBOD2000 family, a 2U form factor system with support for twelve 3.5" LFF or twenty-four 2.5" SFF drives with a single or multi-cable connectivity. The JBOD2000 family includes redundant, hot-swap fans and the option for redundant, hot-swap power supplies. The JBOD2000S2 products support 6Gb/s SAS/SATA connectivity via industry-standard SFF-8088 connectors with the latest JBOD2000S3 version supports up to 12 Gb/s SAS connectivity via industry standard SFF-8644 connectors. All these JBOD offerings are designed to provide highly available and easily expandable storage for Intel servers at an affordable price point.

Intel
 

Sample Customers

NxtGen Datacenter, Medien-Service Untermain (MSU), Exasol, IndigoVision, Dayco
Emerson, Baosight, Pentamaster
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