Alienware Aurora R12 Liquid Cool vs Dell XPS (8940)
Comparison summary
For performance Alienware Aurora R12 Liquid Cool has a lot better processor. Dell XPS contains more memory.
The computers have different operating systems, Aurora R12 Liquid Cool has Windows 11 and XPS has Windows 10 Pro.
For displaying graphics Aurora R12 Liquid Cool has a lot better performing graphics card.
Aurora R12 Liquid Cool is slimmer and smaller in size.
Compare specifications
| Alienware Aurora R12 Liquid Cool | Dell XPS (8940) |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a gaming PC and is responsible for running games. | |
| Intel Core i9-11900KF | Intel Core i7-11700 |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed of a gaming PC. | |
| 24gb | 64gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. | |
| GeForce RTX 3090 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
| Weight | |
| - | 29 lbs (13.15 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 8.77 x 18.9 x 17 inches | 29 x 29 x 29 inches |
| (22.28 x 48.01 x 43.18 cm) | (73.66 x 73.66 x 73.66 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 11 | Windows 10 Pro |
| Hard drives | |
| 1000gb SSD, 1000gb HDD | |
| Release date | |
| August 17, 2022 | October 22, 2021 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $2,049.99 | |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $2,049.99 | |
| Buy on Amazon.com | |
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Amazon.com description
Dell Alienware Aurora R12 Liquid Cool Gaming Desktop, GeForce RTX 3090, 11th Gen i9-11900KF, 64GB RAM, 2TB PCIe SSD SSD+2TB HDD, VR Ready, USB-C, HDMI/DP, RJ45, WiFi 6, RGB, Peripheral, Win 11, White
11th Gen Gaming CPU Stay in the flow with 11th Core i9-11900KF (8-Core, 16MB Cache, 3.5GHz to 5.3GHz w/Thermal Velocity Boost) processor-powered Aurora R12 that handles your creative projects with ease, like editing photos and videos, so they’re ready to share in a flash. Immerse yourself in your favorite show, the popular game, or a new creative project – and never think twice about your PC’s ability to keep up
Ultimate Gaming Graphics Card GeForce RTX 3090 (24GB GDDR6X) graphics are powered by the most advanced GPU architecture to immerse you in incredible realism and performance in the games
Professional Cooling Professional server-level cooling solution optimizes boost clock speeds for higher frame rates and lower render times, so you can chase win streaks without breaking a sweat
Light It Up AlienFX RGB LED lighting adds an instantly iconic look to the Aurora. For the Lunar Light option, it's added a bold front-facing lighting ring and extra Alienware wordmark lighting zone that's unmistakably unique to Alienware engineering
Multiple Ports Availability Front: 1 x USB Type-C; 3 x USB Type-A; 1 x Headphone Jack; 1 x Microphone Jack; Back: 10 x USB Type-A ports; 1 x USB Type-C; 1 x HDMI; 3 x Display Port; 1 x RJ-45; 6 x Audio ports
Connectivity technology: Ethernet
System ram type: dimm
Wireless communication technology: Wi-Fi
Wireless communication technologyWi-Fi
ASIN: B0B5VY9FWS
Dell XPS 8940 Gaming Tower PC- Intel i7-11700 - 64GB RAM, 1TB NVMe SSD + 1TB HDD – Nvidia Geforce RTX 3060 Ti 8GB 4K, DisplayPort, HDMI, DVD, AX Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, SD Card - Windows 10 Pro
The manufacturer seal has been opened to meet the advertised specs. Professional service installation included
The 11th Gen Intel Core i7-11700 processor offers more power potential with a BIOS option for overclocking, so you get lightning speed and high power for system-intensive applications like video editing, HD video playback, gaming, and VR capable graphics
Strong and silent - Even at full load, the tower stays as quiet as a whisper, with thermally controlled fans, so system noise is never a distraction
Designers made this desktop as beautiful on the outside as it is powerful on the inside so that it can seamlessly blend into the comfort of your own space
With advanced Wi-Fi 6 technology and theoretical throughput speeds of up to 2.4 Gbps, the Killer AX1650i is nearly 3 times as fast as the previous generation of 80MHz 2x2 AC products. It prioritizes streaming video, communication, and game traffic in your system for fast, smooth online experiences
Number of ports: 14
System ram type: gddr4
Hard disk size: 1.0 TB
Ram memory installed size: 64.0 GB
Connectivity technology: Wireless
ASIN: B09J7DBTT7