Dell Tower Plus EBT2250 Silver 2025
The Intel Core Ultra 9 285 24-core processor at 1.9GHz, paired with 64GB DDR5 RAM and an RTX 4060 8GB GPU, handles heavy multitasking and creative workloads with ease. Its 1TB NVMe SSD and Wi-Fi 7 connectivity ensure fast data access and modern wireless speeds, while the aluminum front bezel adds a refined touch. This tower is best for home office users and business professionals who need reliable, high-performance computing for demanding applications, not for gaming.
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Snapshot
The 30-Second Version
A 24-core monster with a mid-range GPU bolted on. Great for work, meh for play.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Insanely fast 24-core CPU for heavy workloads 95th
- 64GB DDR5 RAM is future-proof and then some 94th
- Wi-Fi 7 and 9 USB-A ports give you tons of connectivity 82nd
- Windows 11 Pro out of the box 73rd
Cons
- RTX 4060 feels weak for the price
- Only 1TB of storage on a machine this expensive
- Weighs nearly 16kg, it's a desk anchor
- No optical drive, which annoys some buyers
What owners think
The Word on the Street
The proof
Performance
The CPU is the star here. That 24-core Ultra 9 285 sits in the 93rd percentile of everything we've tested, and it shows when you're throwing heavy multitasking or rendering jobs at it. The 64GB of RAM is also a standout, landing in the 94th percentile. But the RTX 4060 is just okay, around the 71st percentile. It'll handle most games at 1080p and some at 1440p, but don't expect to max out Cyberpunk. The 1TB NVMe SSD is solid but not huge, and at 15.88kg this thing is a tank. You won't be moving it around much.
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
| Cores | 24 |
| Frequency | 1.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB |
Graphics
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 |
| Type | Integrated |
| VRAM | 8 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6 |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 64 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 |
| Storage | 1 TB |
| Storage Type | NVMe SSD |
Build
| Form Factor | mid-tower |
| Weight | 15.9 kg / 35.0 lbs |
Connectivity
| USB Ports | 9 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | ✓ |
System
| OS | Windows 11 Pro |
vs Competition
The HP OMEN GT22-3080 and Lenovo Legion 90Y6003JUS are both gaming-focused machines that will crush this Dell in GPU performance, but they can't touch the 24-core CPU here. The Apple Mac Studio M4 Max is the real competitor for creative pros, and it's smaller, quieter, and faster in many workflows, though you lose Windows and upgradeability. The ASUS ROG GM700 and MSI Aegis ZS2 are both better balanced for gaming and productivity, but they cost more for similar CPU performance. If you need raw CPU power and don't care about gaming, this Dell is hard to beat. If you want to game, buy an OMEN or Legion.
| Spec | Dell Tower Plus EBT2250 | HP OMEN GT22-3080 | Lenovo Legion Tower 5a Gen 10 | Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra | The Horizon Pcs Autherium Dragon PITPJ7JXJ | CLX SET TGMSETRTU5204BM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 | Intel Core Ultra 7 265K | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X | Apple M3 Ultra | Core i9 | Intel Core i9 14900KF |
| RAM (GB) | 64 | 32 | 32 | 96 | 64 | 64 |
| Storage (GB) | 1024 | 2048 | 4096 | 1000 | 5120 | 8000 |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | Apple M3 Ultra 60-core | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 OC | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 |
| Form Factor | mid-tower | mid-tower | mid-tower | sff | mid-tower | mid-tower |
| Psu W | - | 850 | 850 | - | - | 850 |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home | macOS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | CPU | GPU | RAM | Ports | Storage | Reliability | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dell Tower Plus EBT2250 | 93.5 | 70.7 | 94.5 | 52.9 | 73.4 | 69.4 | 82.3 |
| HP OMEN GT22-3080 Compare | 95.8 | 90.8 | 79.8 | 92.9 | 91.9 | 69.4 | 87.5 |
| Lenovo Legion Tower 5a Gen 10 Compare | 96.5 | 88.2 | 79.8 | 89.6 | 98.5 | 69.4 | 100 |
| Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra Compare | 98.9 | 72.5 | 96.2 | 94.3 | 51.6 | 99.4 | 87.9 |
| The Horizon Pcs Autherium Dragon PITPJ7JXJ Compare | 99.1 | 84.7 | 93 | 98.9 | 97.5 | 11.2 | 91.2 |
| CLX SET TGMSETRTU5204BM Compare | 94.2 | 84.7 | 96.9 | 85.6 | 99.2 | 11.2 | 96 |
Price
Value & Pricing
This is where it gets tricky. Prices range from USD 2,639 to USD 3,399 depending on the vendor, and that's a huge spread. At the low end, you're getting a lot of CPU and RAM for the money. At the high end, you're paying a premium for a GPU that doesn't match the rest of the specs. If you can find it near USD 2,639, it's a solid deal for a workstation. If you're looking at USD 3,399, you should probably build your own or look elsewhere.
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Overview
The Dell Tower Plus EBT2250 is a weird mix. You get a monster 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9 285 and 64GB of DDR5, which puts it near the top of our charts for raw CPU muscle. But then Dell pairs that with an RTX 4060, a card that's fine for 1080p gaming but feels like an afterthought in a machine this expensive. It's a productivity beast that occasionally dabbles in gaming, not the other way around.
Common Questions
Q: Can this run modern games at high settings?
At 1080p, yes, most games will run fine on high settings with the RTX 4060. At 1440p, you'll need to drop some settings. At 4K, forget it. This is not a 4K gaming machine.
Q: Is 64GB of RAM overkill?
For most people, yes. But if you're doing video editing, 3D rendering, or running virtual machines, you'll actually use it. For gaming and office work, 32GB would have been plenty.
Q: Can I upgrade the GPU later?
It's a mid-tower, so you should be able to swap the GPU. But check the power supply wattage first. The RTX 4060 doesn't need much power, and Dell sometimes ships weak PSUs that limit your upgrade options.
Who Should Skip This
If you're looking for a gaming PC, this isn't it. The RTX 4060 will disappoint you at this price. Go get an HP OMEN GT22-3080 or Lenovo Legion 90Y6003JUS instead. If you want a quiet, compact workstation for creative work, the Apple Mac Studio M4 Max is smaller, faster in many tasks, and doesn't sound like a jet engine.
Verdict
The Dell Tower Plus EBT2250 is a fantastic workstation for people who need serious CPU power and lots of RAM, and don't mind a weak GPU. It's not a gaming PC, no matter what the RTX 4060 suggests. Buy it for video editing, 3D rendering, or heavy multitasking. If you want to play games, get something else.
