Fujitsu Esprimo D6012 vs. Fujitsu Esprimo G6012

Comparison and Differences

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Model
Form factorSmallMicro
CPU optionsIntel Gen12 i3/i5/i7; Pentium; CeleronIntel Gen12 i3/i5/i7; Pentium; Celeron
ChipsetB660B660
Dedicated GPU *Radeon RX 6400 Low ProfileN.A.
RAMUDIMM DDR4-3200SODIMM DDR4-3200
RAM slots42
RAM speed3200 MT/s3200 MT/s
RAM max128 GB64 GB
USB ports(2x) USB-A 3.0; (4x) USB-A 2.0; (2x) USB-A 3.1; USB-C 3.1(2x) USB-A 3.0; (2x) USB-A 2.0; (2x) USB-A 3.1; (2x) USB-C 3.1 (DP 1.4)
Video ports(2x) DisplayPort 1.4DisplayPort 1.4; HDMI 2.1
Other portsRJ45; Headset, Line in; Line outRJ45; Headset
Optional portsN.AHDMI 2.1; DP 1.4a; Serial
SATA ports42
PCI slotsPCIe 3.0 x16 (wired x4)N.A.
M.2 slotsM.2 2280/2230 M-key (PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe); M.2 2230 (WiFi/BT)M.2 2280/2230 M-key (PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe); M.2 2230 (WiFi/BT)
Drive bays3.5in; 2.5in; 5.25 inch slim2.5in; 5.25 inch (ODD version)
PSU280/300 W90 W
Weight6.00 kg (13.20 lb)1.02 kg (2.60 lb)
Released20222022
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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 D6012 and Fujitsu Esprimo G6012

Both computers, the Fujitsu Esprimo D6012 and the Fujitsu Esprimo G6012, were released during the same year - 2022.

If you are looking for the smaller form factor the Fujitsu Esprimo G6012 is the right one for you. It is smaller than the Fujitsu Esprimo D6012 and will fit more easily under your desk.

Processor

The two models have the same generation of Intel processors. We think that the 12 generation of Intel Processors have enough power to execute all of the home and office tasks that most people will care to do.

Memory

The Fujitsu Esprimo D6012 has 4 RAM slots while the Fujitsu Esprimo G6012 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.

None of the desktops has an advantage when it comes to the speed of the RAM being used. Both models support RAM speeds of up to 3200. Additionally, if you will be needing a lot of RAM, better go for the Fujitsu Esprimo D6012 as it has the ability to run 128 GB of RAM. The Fujitsu Esprimo G6012 can do a bit less at max 64 GB. Most of the times, this should be sufficient for the majority of users.

Ports

In total the Fujitsu Esprimo D6012 has 9 USB ports. The Fujitsu Esprimo G6012 is inferior in this regard and packs 8 USB ports. In any case, if you miss USB ports, you can always purchase a USB hub. It's great that both of the models have USB 3.1 ports which will allow you to exchange data with your peripherals at up to 10Gb/s. But if you need maximum connectivity, go with the Fujitsu Esprimo G6012 as it has 4 USB3.1 ports (the Fujitsu Esprimo D6012 has 3).

DisplayPort is crucial for any desktop machine. It is good to see that both models are featuring DisplayPorts. However, the Fujitsu Esprimo D6012 comes with 2 ports, while the Fujitsu Esprimo G6012 has only 1. If you are planning to use multiple monitors, the Fujitsu Esprimo D6012 is the better choice.

The Fujitsu Esprimo G6012 comes with an HDMI port, while the Fujitsu Esprimo D6012 does not support the interface. Of course missing HDMI port is something that can be easily fixed with a good adapter (e.g. DisplayPort to HDMI).

SATA ports are placed on the system board and it is where you connect your HDD, SSD and Optical Disk Drives. More SATA slots will allow you to have more drives running at the same time. In this regard the Fujitsu Esprimo D6012 is better equipped as it comes with 4 SATA slot(s), while the Fujitsu Esprimo G6012 has 2 slot(s).

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 G6012 comes with a decent 90 Watt PSU, but the Fujitsu Esprimo D6012 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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