MSI Codex R2 AI vs Dell Desktop ECT1250
MSI Codex R2 AI, Core Ultra 7 265F, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060, Black
MSI
64 Overall Score
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Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
Dell
93 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
MSI Codex R2 AI, Core Ultra 7 265F, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060, Black
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Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
95 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
All five reviewers give this Dell desktop the highest rating, praising its speed, quiet operation, and compact size. Users highlight how easy it is to set up and note the excellent price, especially compared to Dell's own member site. The main reason for purchase was the need to upgrade to Windows 11, and the computer meets that need seamlessly.
Pros
- Fast boot and file access
- Quiet operation
- Compact size fits under desk
- Easy plug-and-play setup
- Great price compared to Dell site
Cons
- Lack of information in Q&A
- Concern about future Windows upgrades
Speed performance 5
Quiet operation 3
Compact size 3
Ease of setup 3
Value for money 3
Windows 11 compatibility 4
Scores
Home Office
Business
Developer
Workstation
Compact
Creator
Gaming
Ai Llm
Specifications
| MSI Codex R2 AI | Dell Desktop ECT1250 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 265F 2.4GHz 20 Core Processor w/ 8 Performance & 12 Efficiency Cores, 20 Threads, 5.3GHz Turbo, 30MB Smart Cache Intel® AI Boost NPU w/ 13 NPU TOPS★ | Intel Core Ultra 7 265 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 20 | 20 |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB | 30 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060★ | Intel UHD Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 8 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 2 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mid-tower | sff |
| PSU | 650W★ | 180W |
| Weight | 9.70 kg | 6.41 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 8★ | 7 |
| HDMI | — | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | — | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | 2.5Gbps Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
MSI Codex R2 AI, Core Ultra 7 265F, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060, Black
- Strong cpu (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong port selection (79th percentile)
- Strong gpu (78th percentile)
- Strong storage (69th percentile)
Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong cpu (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong storage (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
Verdict
Winner: Dell Desktop ECT1250
Scores 93 overall, wins 5 of 8 usage categories and 3 of 25 specs.