Dell Alienware Aurora Ultra 7 Series 2 265F 2025, Core 265F, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5080, Black

The RTX 5080 at the 96th percentile is the absolute best tier of GPU performance we track, and the Intel 265F 20-core CPU at the 91st percentile backs it up. Gaming score of 92.4 out of 100 makes this one of the fastest pre-builts in our database. But it's huge, heavy, and the 1TB SSD at the 54th percentile is just average for the price.

The RTX 5080 is the star here, and it's not close. At the 96th percentile, this GPU is one of the best on the market right now, and the 16GB of GDDR7 means you won't be texture-starved in modern titles. Paired with the Intel 265F 20-core CPU at the 91st percentile, this system chews through gaming and creator tasks alike. Our creator score of 88.4 out of 100 backs that up, and the home office score of 83.1 shows it's no slouch for productivity either.

32GB of DDR5 RAM sits at the 73rd percentile, which is strong but not chart-topping. For most gamers and streamers, that's plenty of headroom. The 1TB SSD at the 54th percentile is the one spec that feels a bit pedestrian. It's fast enough, but when you're dropping this kind of cash, a 2TB drive would have been nice. The 1000W Platinum PSU gives you room to breathe for future upgrades, and the 240mm liquid cooler keeps the 265F from getting too toasty under load.

Against the Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, the Aurora wins on raw gaming GPU power with the RTX 5080 at the 96th percentile, but the Mac Studio will crush it on compactness and efficiency. The Lenovo Legion Tower 5a Gen 10 and HP OMEN GT16-0364 are closer competitors in the gaming space, but neither matches the Aurora's GPU percentile in our database. The MSI Aegis ZS2 A9NVP-1407US is another strong contender, though the Aurora's port selection at the 88th percentile gives it an edge for connectivity. The CLX SET TGMSETRTU5204BM is a wildcard, but the Aurora's 1000W PSU and liquid cooling make it a more complete package out of the box.

Pricing is a bit of a puzzle here. The main listing doesn't show a price, but we found it at USD 4,189 in the US and JPY 947,721 in Japan. For that kind of money, you're paying a premium for the Alienware name and the RTX 5080's 96th percentile performance. The 1TB SSD at the 54th percentile stings a little at this price point, and the RAM at the 73rd percentile isn't going to blow anyone away. But if you want a pre-built with a top-tier GPU and a 1000W Platinum PSU, the cost per frame is still reasonable compared to building your own with current GPU prices.

The Alienware Aurora Ultra 7 Series 2 265F is a mid-tower that swings hard where it counts. The RTX 5080 with 16GB of GDDR7 sits in the 96th percentile of our database, which puts it in the absolute best tier of GPUs we've tested. The Intel 265F 20-core CPU isn't far behind at the 91st percentile, so you're getting a pairing that can handle 4K gaming and heavy creator workloads without breaking a sweat. Our gaming score of 92.4 out of 100 reflects that raw horsepower.

But this thing is a tank in every sense. At 22.60kg, it's one of the heaviest desktops we've tracked, and the compact score of 29.9 out of 100 tells you it won't be sliding under any desks quietly. The 1TB SSD lands at the 54th percentile, which is solid but not exciting for a machine at this price point. You get a 1000W Platinum PSU, a 240mm liquid cooler, and Windows 11 Pro out of the box, so the foundation is there. Just don't expect it to be subtle.

If you're tight on space, look elsewhere. The compact score of 29.9 out of 100 and 22.60kg weight make this one of the least desk-friendly desktops we've tracked. The 1TB SSD at the 54th percentile is also a weak spot if you hoard games or work with large video files. And if you don't need the RTX 5080's 96th percentile GPU performance, you're paying a lot for power you won't use. The reliability score of 70th percentile is fine but not inspiring for a machine at this price point.

The Alienware Aurora Ultra 7 Series 2 265F is a performance monster with a few practical compromises. The RTX 5080 at the 96th percentile and the Intel 265F at the 91st percentile make this one of the fastest pre-builts we've seen for gaming and creator work. The 92.4 gaming score speaks for itself. But the 29.9 compact score and 22.60kg weight mean you need serious desk space, and the 1TB SSD at the 54th percentile feels like a corner cut at this price. If you want top-tier GPU performance without building your own, this is a strong buy. Just measure your desk first.