Fujitsu Esprimo D556 vs. HP ProDesk 400 G2 SFF

Comparison and Differences

Fujitsu_Esprimo_D556.jpg case front and back pannelHP_ProDesk_400_G2_SFF.jpg case front and back pannel
Model
Form factorSmallSmall
CPU optionsIntel Gen6 i3/i5/i7; Pentium; CeleronIntel Gen4 i3/i5/i7; Celeron; Pentium;
ChipsetH110H81
Dedicated GPU *Radeon RX 6400 Low ProfileGeForce GTX 1650 Low Profile
RAMUDIMM DDR4-2133DIMM DDR3-1600
RAM slots22
RAM speed2133 MT/s1600 MT/s
RAM max32 GB16 GB
USB ports(4x) USB-A 3.0; (6x) USB-A 2.0(2x)USB-A 3.0; (6x)USB-A 2.0;
Video portsDisplayPort 1.2; DVIDisplayPort; VGA;
Other portsRJ45; Headphones; Mic; Line in; Line out; PS/2RJ45; Hdph; Mic; Line-Out; Line-In; Serial; (2x) PS2;
Optional portsVGA; eSATAMedia card reader; Serial; Parallel;
SATA ports33
PCI slotsPCIe 3.0 x16; PCIe 2.0 x1; PCIe 2.0 x16 (wired x4)PCIe x16; (3x) PCIe x1;
M.2 slotsM.2 2280/2230 M-key (PCIe 2.0 x2, SSD)N.A.
Drive bays(3x) 3.5in; 5.25 inch2.5in; (2x) 3.5in; 5.25in (slim)
PSU280 W240 W
Weight8.00 kg (17.64 lb)5.9 kg (13.0 lb)
Released20152014
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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 D556 and HP ProDesk 400 G2 SFF

If you are looking for a more modern desktop, then you should go with the Fujitsu Esprimo D556 which was released in 2015. The HP ProDesk 400 G2 SFF is older and entered production in 2014.

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 D556 as it is running a newer generation CPU. This is not to say that HP ProDesk 400 G2 SFF 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 D556 is using the faster 2133 MT/s RAM. The HP ProDesk 400 G2 SFF 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 D556 as it has the ability to run 32 GB of RAM. The HP ProDesk 400 G2 SFF can do a bit less at max 16 GB. Most of the times, this should be sufficient for the majority of users.

Ports

In total the Fujitsu Esprimo D556 has 10 USB ports. The HP ProDesk 400 G2 SFF 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. 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 3 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 D556. Sadly, the HP ProDesk 400 G2 SFF 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 HP ProDesk 400 G2 SFF comes with a decent 240 Watt PSU, but the Fujitsu Esprimo D556 has a more powerful one rated at 280 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

Fujitsu_Esprimo_D556_motherboard.jpg motherboard layoutHP_ProDesk_400_G2_SFF_motherboard.jpg motherboard layout