Fujitsu Esprimo P7012 vs. Fujitsu Esprimo P9012

Comparison and Differences

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Model
Form factorMini TowerMini Tower
CPU optionsIntel Gen12 i3/i5/i7/i9; Pentium; CeleronIntel Gen12 i5/i7/i9
ChipsetQ670Q670
Dedicated GPU *GeForce GTX 1650 SuperGeForce GTX 1650 Super
RAMUDIMM DDR4-3200UDIMM DDR4-3200
RAM slots44
RAM speed3200 MT/s3200 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; USB-C 3.2
Video ports(2x) DisplayPort 1.4(2x) DisplayPort 1.4
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)HDMI 2.1; DP 1.4a; DVI; VGA; Parallel; Serial; Thunderbolt 4; (2x) USB-C 3.1 (DP support 60W/15W)
SATA ports45
PCI slotsPCIe 4.0 x16; PCIe 3.0 x1; PCIe 3.0 x16 (wired x4)PCIe 4.0 x16; PCIe 3.0 x1; PCIe 4.0 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 4.0 x4, NVMe); M.2 2230 (WiFi/BT)
Drive bays(3x) 3.5in; 2.5in; (2x) 5.25 inch(3x) 3.5in; 2.5in; (3x) 5.25 inch
PSU280/300 W280/300 W
Weight7.40 kg (16.31 lb)7.40 kg (16.31 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 P7012 and Fujitsu Esprimo P9012

Both computers, the Fujitsu Esprimo P7012 and the Fujitsu Esprimo P9012, were released during the same year - 2022.

Both models have the same form factor, meaning reoughtly they have the same phiysical size and form.

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

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.

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. 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

In total the Fujitsu Esprimo P9012 has 12 USB ports. The Fujitsu Esprimo P7012 is inferior in this regard and packs 11 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 P9012 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 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 P9012 is better equipped as it comes with 5 SATA slot(s), while the Fujitsu Esprimo P7012 has 4 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

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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