Fujitsu Esprimo D538 vs. Fujitsu Esprimo P5011

Comparison and Differences

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Model
Form factorSmallMini Tower
CPU optionsIntel Gen8&9 i3/i5/i7; Pentium; CeleronIntel Gen10&11 i3/i5/i7/i9
ChipsetH310H510
Dedicated GPU *Radeon RX 6400 Low ProfileGeForce GTX 1650 Super
RAMUDIMM DDR4-2666UDIMM DDR4-3200
RAM slots22
RAM speed2666 MT/s3200 MT/s
RAM max32 GB64 GB
USB ports(4x) USB-A 3.0; (4x) USB-A 2.0(3x) USB-A 3.0; (5x) USB-A 2.0; USB-C 3.0
Video portsDisplayPort 1.2; DVI(2x) DisplayPort 1.4
Other portsRJ45; Headphones; Mic; Line in; Line out; PS/2RJ45; Headset, Line in; Line out
Optional portsVGA; eSATAVGA
SATA ports34
PCI slotsPCIe 3.0 x16; PCIe 2.0 x16 (wired x4)PCIe 3.0 x16; 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(3x) 3.5in; 2.5in; (2x) 5.25 inch
PSU210/280 W280/300 W
Weight5.00 kg (11.03 lb)10.00 kg (24.00 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 P5011

If you are looking for a more modern desktop, then you should go with the Fujitsu Esprimo P5011 which was released in 2021. The Fujitsu Esprimo D538 is older and entered production in 2018.

If you are looking for the smaller form factor the Fujitsu Esprimo D538 is the right one for you. It is smaller than the Fujitsu Esprimo P5011 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 P5011 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

Both models have have equal amount of ram slots (2 RAM). Usually two RAM slots are more than enough for most cases. However, the count should be taken into account when planning how much and what combination of RAM you are going to need for your system.

The Fujitsu Esprimo P5011 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 P5011 as it has the ability to run 64 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

In total the Fujitsu Esprimo D538 has 8 USB ports. The Fujitsu Esprimo P5011 is inferior in this regard and packs 6 USB ports. In any case, if you miss USB ports, you can always purchase a USB hub. 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 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 P5011 is better equipped as it comes with 4 SATA slot(s), while the Fujitsu Esprimo D538 has 3 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 D538 comes with a decent 280 Watt PSU, but the Fujitsu Esprimo P5011 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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