MSI Codex R2 AI 2025, Core Ultra 7 265, 32GB, 2TB SSD + 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 Ti, Black

MSI Codex R2 AI 2025, Core Ultra 7 265, 32GB, 2TB SSD + 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 Ti, Black

MSI
78 Overall Score
vs
Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black

Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black

Dell
93 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

MSI Codex R2 AI 2025, Core Ultra 7 265, 32GB, 2TB SSD + 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 Ti, 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
MSI
80
Dell
94
Business
MSI
69
Dell
87
Developer
MSI
78
Dell
83
Creator
MSI
82
Dell
34
Gaming
MSI
81
Dell
19
Workstation
MSI
76
Dell
72
Compact
MSI
40
Dell
68
Ai Llm
MSI
51
Dell
36

Specifications

MSI Codex R2 AIDell Desktop ECT1250
Processor
CPUIntel Core Ultra 7 Series 2Intel Core Ultra 7 265
CPU Multi-Core Score
48,260
48,260
Cores2020
Frequency2.4 GHz2.4 GHz
L3 Cache30 MB30 MB
Graphics
GPU*NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti★Intel UHD Graphics
GPU Benchmark Score
22,099
5,484
Typediscreteintegrated★
VRAM8 GB★—
VRAM TypeGDDR7Shared
Memory & Storage
RAM32 GB32 GB
RAM GenerationDDR5DDR5
Storage 12 TB2 TB
Storage 1 TypeSSDSSD
Storage 21 TB★—
Storage 2 TypeSSD★—
Build
Form Factormid-towersff
PSU650W★180W
Weight—6.41 kg
Connectivity
USB-C Ports11
USB Ports67★
ThunderboltThunderbolt 4—
HDMI1x HDMI1x HDMI 2.1
DisplayPort3x DisplayPort1x DisplayPort 1.4
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E★Wi-Fi 6
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4★Bluetooth
EthernetRJ-45Gigabit Ethernet
System
OSWindows 11 HomeWindows 11 Home

Pros & Cons

MSI Codex R2 AI 2025, Core Ultra 7 265, 32GB, 2TB SSD + 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 Ti, Black

  • Strong storage (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong cpu (89th percentile)89th %ile
  • Strong port selection (84th percentile)84th %ile
  • Strong gpu (82nd percentile)82nd %ile

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 (89th percentile)89th %ile
  • Strong storage (83rd percentile)83rd %ile

Pricing

Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black is $369 cheaper (1.3x less).

MSI Codex R2 AI 2025, Core Ultra 7 265, 32GB, 2TB SSD + 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 Ti, Black0.044score per dollar
vs
Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black0.066score per dollar

Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black offers 1.5x better value for money

MSI Codex R2 AI 2025, Core Ultra 7 265, 32GB, 2TB SSD + 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 Ti, Black

Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black

Verdict

★ Winner: Dell Desktop ECT1250

Scores 93 overall, wins 4 of 8 usage categories and 2 of 28 specs.

MSI Codex R2 AI Better at:

Ai LlmGamingCreatorWorkstation

Dell Desktop ECT1250 Better at:

CompactBusinessDeveloperHome Office

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