Fujitsu Esprimo P5011 vs. Lenovo ThinkCentre M82 Tower

Comparison and Differences

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Model
Form factorMini TowerMini Tower
CPU optionsIntel Gen10&11 i3/i5/i7/i9Intel Gen2&3 i3/i5/i7; Celeron; Pentium;
ChipsetH510Q75
Dedicated GPU *GeForce GTX 1650 SuperGeForce GTX 1660 Super
RAMUDIMM DDR4-3200DIMM DDR3-1600
RAM slots24
RAM speed3200 MT/s1600 MT/s
RAM max64 GB32 GB
USB ports(3x) USB-A 3.0; (5x) USB-A 2.0; USB-C 3.0(4x)USB-A 3.0; (4x)USB-A 2.0;
Video ports(2x) DisplayPort 1.4DisplayPort; VGA;
Other portsRJ45; Headset, Line in; Line outRJ45; Hdph; (2x) Mic; Line-Out; Line-In; Serial;
Optional portsVGADisplayPort; (2x) PS2; Serial; Media card reader (USB 2.0);
SATA ports44
PCI slotsPCIe 3.0 x16; PCIe 3.0 x16 (wired x4)PCIe 2.0 x16; PCIe 2.0 x1; (2x) PCI;
M.2 slotsM.2 2280/2230 M-key (PCIe 3.0 x4, NVMe)N.A.
Drive bays(3x) 3.5in; 2.5in; (2x) 5.25 inch(2x) 2.5/3.5in; (2x) 5.25in;
PSU280/300 WATX 280/450 W
Weight10.00 kg (24.00 lb)11 kg (24.25 lb)
Released20212012
Manuallinklink
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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 P5011 and Lenovo ThinkCentre M82 Tower

If you are looking for a more modern desktop, then you should go with the Fujitsu Esprimo P5011 which was released in 2021. The Lenovo ThinkCentre M82 Tower is older and entered production in 2012.

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 P5011 as it is running a newer generation CPU. This is not to say that Lenovo ThinkCentre M82 Tower is bad - it can still run some powerful CPUs, albeit being an older generation.

Memory

The Lenovo ThinkCentre M82 Tower has 4 RAM slots while the Fujitsu Esprimo P5011 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 P5011 is using the faster 3200 MT/s RAM. The Lenovo ThinkCentre M82 Tower is slower by supporting RAM speeds of up to 1600 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 Lenovo ThinkCentre M82 Tower 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 Lenovo ThinkCentre M82 Tower 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 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 4 SATA slot(s). Keep in mind that having too few SATA slots might limit your options for connecting additional memory drives.

If you want the fastest transfer speeds for your SSD, an M.2 interface is crucial. Thus, if the M.2 SSD slot is a mandatory requirement for you, go with the Fujitsu Esprimo P5011. Sadly, the Lenovo ThinkCentre M82 Tower has no such slot, and you will be forced to use the SATA interface instead.

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 P5011 comes with a decent 300 Watt PSU, but the Lenovo ThinkCentre M82 Tower has a more powerful one rated at 450 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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