Dell XPS 8950 (XPS 8950) vs MSI Codex R
Comparison summary
For performance Dell XPS 8950 has a lot better processor.
The computers have different operating systems, XPS 8950 has Windows 11 Home and MSI Codex R has Windows 10 Home.
For displaying graphics XPS 8950 has a lot better performing graphics card.
XPS 8950 is slimmer and smaller in size.
XPS 8950 is cheaper.
Compare specifications
| Dell XPS 8950 (XPS 8950) | MSI Codex R |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a gaming PC and is responsible for running games. | |
| Intel Core i7-12700 | Intel Core i7-10700 |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed of a gaming PC. | |
| 64gb | 64gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. | |
| Radeon RX 6700 XT | GeForce RTX 3060 |
| Weight | |
| 16.36 lbs (7.42 kg) | - |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 16.8 x 6.81 x 14.68 inches | 17.16 x 8.27 x 19.65 inches |
| (42.67 x 17.3 x 37.29 cm) | (43.59 x 21.01 x 49.91 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 11 Home | Windows 10 Home |
| Hard drives | |
| 1000gb SSD, 2000gb HDD | |
| Release date | |
| January 18, 2023 | May 27, 2021 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $2,299.00 | $2,699.99 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $2,299.00 | $2,699.99 |
| Buy on Amazon.com | Buy on Amazon.com |
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Amazon.com description
Dell XPS 8950 Gaming Desktop Computer - 12th Gen Intel Core i7-12700 up to 4.90 GHz CPU, 64GB DDR5 RAM, 4TB NVMe SSD + 2TB HDD, AMD Radeon RX 6700XT 12GB, Killer Wi-Fi 6, DVD Burner, Windows 11 Home
12th Generation Air-Cooled Intel Core i7-12700 12-Core 2.10 GHz Processor (25MB Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost up to 4.90 GHz)
64GB DDR5 4000MHz Memory, 4TB SSD + 2TB 7200 RPM Hard Drive, DVD-Burner (Reads and Writes to DVD/CD), Windows 11 Home (64-bit)
AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT 12GB GDDR6 Graphics (3x DisplayPort, 1x HDMI) 4 Monitor Supported, Killer Wi-Fi 6 1675 (2x2) 802.11ax Wireless + Bluetooth 5.2
5x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 2x USB 3.2 Type-C, USB 2.0, 1x SD Card Reader, 1x Audio Combo Jack, 7.1 Audio 6-Connector Ports, 1x Gigabit Ethernet
2-Year Warranty & Free Tech Support, TPM 2.0, Kensington Lock Slot, Dell Wired USB Keyboard & Mouse Included, Power Cable Included, Night Sky Black
ASIN: B0BPW3VM12
MSI Codex R Gaming Desktop 2021 Premium Computer, Intel Core i7-10700 2.9GHz, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060, 64GB RAM, 1TB SSD + 2TB HDD, WiFi, Bluetooth, USB-C, HDMI, RJ-45, Windows 10, VAATE HDMI Cable
【CPU, Graphic Card】Intel Core i7-10700 2.9GHz, Total Cache 16MB, 8 Cores, 16 Threads, 12GB NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
【Memory, Hard Drive】RAM is upgraded to 64GB memory for better multitasking. Hard Drive is upgraded to 1TB SSD + 2TB HDD. 1TB SSD(Solid State Drive) has faster data access speed, better performance and greater reliability, 1TB HDD for larger storage so you could store more data and files on it
【Bonus Accessories】including VAATE HDMI Cable, a $39.99 additional value
【Ports and Connectivity】6 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 2 x USB 2.0, 1 x Mic, 1 x Headphone, 1 x HDMI-out (2.0b), 3 x DP-out (1.4), 1 x RJ-45, WiFi 6 (802.11ax) 2.4Gbps, Dual Band 2.4GHz, 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.1
【Operation System】Windows 10 Home
ASIN: B095XL2F1D