Fujitsu Esprimo D538 vs. Fujitsu Esprimo D6011

Comparison and Differences

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Model
Form factorSmallSmall
CPU optionsIntel Gen8&9 i3/i5/i7; Pentium; CeleronIntel Gen10&11 i3/i5/i7
ChipsetH310B560
Dedicated GPU *Radeon RX 6400 Low ProfileRadeon RX 6400 Low Profile
RAMUDIMM DDR4-2666UDIMM DDR4-3200
RAM slots24
RAM speed2666 MT/s3200 MT/s
RAM max32 GB128 GB
USB ports(4x) USB-A 3.0; (4x) USB-A 2.0(4x) USB-A 3.0; (4x) USB-A 2.0
Video portsDisplayPort 1.2; DVI(2x) DisplayPort 1.2
Other portsRJ45; Headphones; Mic; Line in; Line out; PS/2RJ45; Headset, Line in; Line out
Optional portsVGA; eSATAN.A
SATA ports33
PCI slotsPCIe 3.0 x16; PCIe 2.0 x16 (wired x4)PCIe 3.0 x16 (wired x4)
M.2 slotsM.2 2280/2230 M-key (PCIe 2.0 x2, NVMe)M.2 2280/2230 M-key (PCIe 3.0 x4, NVMe)
Drive bays3.5in; 2.5in; 5.25 inch(2x) 3.5in; 2.5in; 5.25 inch slim
PSU210/280 W280/300 W
Weight5.00 kg (11.03 lb)8.00 kg (17.64 lb)
Released20182021
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* Dedicated GPU warning: Check if your particular power supply model has enough power. Additionally some PSUs don't come with an auxiliary PCIe power connector and you may need to buy a SATA to PCIe power adapter.

Differences between Fujitsu Esprimo D538 and Fujitsu Esprimo D6011

If you are looking for a more modern desktop, then you should go with the Fujitsu Esprimo D6011 which was released in 2021. The Fujitsu Esprimo D538 is older and entered production in 2018.

Both models have the same form factor, meaning reoughtly they have the same phiysical size and form.

Processor

Usually the newer the generation of the CPU, the better the performance and efficiency is. If your budget allows it, you should go with the Fujitsu Esprimo D6011 as it is running a newer generation CPU. This is not to say that Fujitsu Esprimo D538 is bad - it can still run some powerful CPUs, albeit being an older generation.

Memory

The Fujitsu Esprimo D6011 has 4 RAM slots while the Fujitsu Esprimo D538 has only 2 slot(s). This is not something to worry about. Just make sure you take it into consideration when planning how much RAM you are going to use.

The Fujitsu Esprimo D6011 is using the faster 3200 MT/s RAM. The Fujitsu Esprimo D538 is slower by supporting RAM speeds of up to 2666 MT/s. Additionally, if you will be needing a lot of RAM, better go for the Fujitsu Esprimo D6011 as it has the ability to run 128 GB of RAM. The Fujitsu Esprimo D538 can do a bit less at max 32 GB. Most of the times, this should be sufficient for the majority of users.

Ports

Both models have the same amount of USB ports for total count of 8. If this is not enough, using a USB hub is always a viable option. None of the desktop models has a USB 3.1 port (10Gb/s), so if you need a fast connection to your peripherals, like external Solid State Drive, you will need to look elsewhere.

The DisplayPort is usually the more popular video port used with desktops and laptops, while the HDMI is used predominantly in consumer electronics. That's why, it is good to see that both of the models come with a DisplayPort.

None of the models has an HDMI port. If your monitor supports only the HDMI interface, you will need to buy an adapter. Such adapters are cheap so nothing to worry about.

SATA slots are located on the motherboard and it is where SSD, HDD and Optical Disk Drives are connected. Each of the two models being compared have 3 SATA slot(s). Keep in mind that having too few SATA slots might limit your options for connecting additional memory drives.

When your goal is to have the fastest SSD transfer speeds, an M.2 interface is crucial. Thus, it is good that both models have M.2 SSD slots. Today M.2 SSDs are not much more expensive than the average SATA drives, so it really does not make sense to invest in SATA drives anymore.

Make sure that the available M.2 slot supports the PCIe (also called NVMe) interface. This is important as there are M.2 slots which support only the inferior SATA III interface. For comparison, the SATA III interface has max speeds of 6Gb/s, while the PCIe 3.0 x4 will support speeds up to 32Gb/s!

Power Supply

Having a Power Supply Unit with high power rating is important, if you are going to use components which require extra power. The Fujitsu Esprimo D538 comes with a decent 280 Watt PSU, but the Fujitsu Esprimo D6011 has a more powerful one rated at 300 Watts. Choosing either one depends on your specific requirements and use case. Also don't forget that some models might have more than one PSU option - try to always get the most powerful one, especially if you plan to upgrade to a powerful GPU.

Motherboard

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