Fujitsu Esprimo P7012 vs. Fujitsu Esprimo P9010

Comparison and Differences

Fujitsu_Esprimo_P7012.jpg case front and back pannelFujitsu_Esprimo_P9010.jpg case front and back pannel
Model
Form factorMini TowerMini Tower
CPU optionsIntel Gen12 i3/i5/i7/i9; Pentium; CeleronIntel Gen10 i3/i5/i7/i9
ChipsetQ670Q470
Dedicated GPU *GeForce GTX 1650 SuperGeForce GTX 1650 Super
RAMUDIMM DDR4-3200UDIMM DDR4-2933
RAM slots44
RAM speed3200 MT/s2933 MT/s
RAM max128 GB128 GB
USB ports(2x) USB-A 3.0; (7x) USB-A 2.0; USB-A 3.1; USB-C 3.2(2x) USB-A 3.0; (4x) USB-A 2.0; (4x) USB-A 3.1; USB-C 3.1
Video ports(2x) DisplayPort 1.4(2x) DisplayPort 1.2
Other portsRJ45; Headset, Line in; Line outRJ45; Headset, Line in; Line out
Optional portsHDMI 2.1; DP 1.4a; DVI; VGA; Parallel; Serial; Thunderbolt 4; (2x) USB-C 3.1 (DP support 60W/15W)Serial; Parallel; PS/2; VGA; DVI; USB-C 3.1 (DP support 60W/15W)
SATA ports44
PCI slotsPCIe 4.0 x16; PCIe 3.0 x1; PCIe 3.0 x16 (wired x4)PCIe 3.0 x16; PCIe 3.0 x1; PCIe 3.0 x16 (wired x4)
M.2 slots(2x) M.2 2280/2230 M-key (PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe); M.2 2230 (WiFi/BT)(2x) M.2 2280/2230 M-key (PCIe 3.0 x4, NVMe); M.2 2230 (WiFi/BT)
Drive bays(3x) 3.5in; 2.5in; (2x) 5.25 inch(3x) 3.5in; 2.5in; (2x) 5.25 inch
PSU280/300 W280/300 W
Weight7.40 kg (16.31 lb)10.00 kg (24.00 lb)
Released20222020
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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 P7012 and Fujitsu Esprimo P9010

If you are looking for a more modern desktop, then you should go with the Fujitsu Esprimo P7012 which was released in 2022. The Fujitsu Esprimo P9010 is older and entered production in 2020.

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 P7012 as it is running a newer generation CPU. This is not to say that Fujitsu Esprimo P9010 is bad - it can still run some powerful CPUs, albeit being an older generation.

Memory

Both models have have equal amount of ram slots (4 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 P7012 is using the faster 3200 MT/s RAM. The Fujitsu Esprimo P9010 is slower by supporting RAM speeds of up to 2933 MT/s. In addition, you will be able to install the same amount of RAM in both models, and most probably 128 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

Both models have the same amount of USB ports for total count of 11. If this is not enough, using a USB hub is always a viable option. 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 P9010 as it has 5 USB3.1 ports (the Fujitsu Esprimo P7012 has 1).

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.

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

Looking at the Power Supply Unit (PSU) of the two models we don't see any differences. For either of them you get a maximum power of 300 Watts. However be careful, many models have more than one power supply option. When buying your computer, it is a good idea to get a version with the most powerful PSU. This will potentially allow you to upgrade to a more powerful GPU for example.

Motherboard

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