Fujitsu Esprimo G6012 vs. HP ProDesk 600 G3 SFF

Comparison and Differences

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Model
Form factorMicroSmall
CPU optionsIntel Gen12 i3/i5/i7; Pentium; CeleronIntel Gen6&7 i3/i5/i7; Celeron; Pentium;
ChipsetB660Q270
Dedicated GPU *N.A.GeForce GT 1030 Low Profile
RAMSODIMM DDR4-3200DIMM DDR4-2400
RAM slots24
RAM speed3200 MT/s2400 MT/s
RAM max64 GB64 GB
USB ports(2x) USB-A 3.0; (2x) USB-A 2.0; (2x) USB-A 3.1; (2x) USB-C 3.1 (DP 1.4)USB-C 3.0; (6x)USB-A 3.0; (4x)USB-A 2.0;
Video portsDisplayPort 1.4; HDMI 2.1(2x) DisplayPort:
Other portsRJ45; HeadsetRJ45; Headset; Line-Out; Line-In;
Optional portsHDMI 2.1; DP 1.4a; SerialDP/HDMI/VGA/USB-C(DP); Serial; SD card reader;
SATA ports22
PCI slotsN.A.PCIe 3.0 x16; PCIe x4 (open ended);
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 x4); M.2 2230 (WiFi/BT);
Drive bays2.5in; 5.25 inch (ODD version)2.5in; 3.5in; 5.25in (slim);
PSU90 W180 W
Weight1.02 kg (2.60 lb)4.53 kg (9.99 lb)
Released20222017
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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 G6012 and HP ProDesk 600 G3 SFF

If you are looking for a more modern desktop, then you should go with the Fujitsu Esprimo G6012 which was released in 2022. The HP ProDesk 600 G3 SFF is older and entered production in 2017.

If you are looking for the smaller form factor the Fujitsu Esprimo G6012 is the right one for you. It is smaller than the HP ProDesk 600 G3 SFF and will fit more easily under your desk.

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 G6012 as it is running a newer generation CPU. This is not to say that HP ProDesk 600 G3 SFF is bad - it can still run some powerful CPUs, albeit being an older generation.

Memory

The HP ProDesk 600 G3 SFF 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.

The Fujitsu Esprimo G6012 is using the faster 3200 MT/s RAM. The HP ProDesk 600 G3 SFF is slower by supporting RAM speeds of up to 2400 MT/s. In addition, you will be able to install the same amount of RAM in both models, and most probably 64 GB of RAM will be enough for most people. However, if you will be needing more RAM, make sure to check other desktop models too.

Ports

In total the HP ProDesk 600 G3 SFF has 11 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. What is nice about the Fujitsu Esprimo G6012, is that it has 4 USB 3.1 port(s) which allows transfer of up to 10Gb/s. Unfortunately, the HP ProDesk 600 G3 SFF has no such port, thus restricting your transfer speeds significantly. For people who want to use external drives on regular basis, this might be an issue.

DisplayPort is crucial for any desktop machine. It is good to see that both models are featuring DisplayPorts. However, the HP ProDesk 600 G3 SFF comes with 2 ports, while the Fujitsu Esprimo G6012 has only 1. If you are planning to use multiple monitors, the HP ProDesk 600 G3 SFF is the better choice.

The Fujitsu Esprimo G6012 comes with an HDMI port, while the HP ProDesk 600 G3 SFF 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 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 2 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 G6012 comes with a decent 90 Watt PSU, but the HP ProDesk 600 G3 SFF has a more powerful one rated at 180 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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