Dell XPS 8950 (XPS 8950) vs MSI Trident 3
Comparison summary
For performance MSI Trident 3 has a better performing processor. Dell XPS 8950 has more memory.
For displaying graphics XPS 8950 has a lot faster graphics card.
For carrying Trident 3 is lighter. It's also thinner and smaller in size.
Trident 3 is cheaper.
Compare specifications
| Dell XPS 8950 (XPS 8950) | MSI Trident 3 |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a gaming PC and is responsible for running games. | |
| Intel Core i7-12700 | Intel Core i9-12900 |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed of a gaming PC. | |
| 64gb | 16gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. | |
| Radeon RX 6700 XT | GeForce RTX 3050 |
| Weight | |
| 16.36 lbs (7.42 kg) | 6.99 lbs (3.17 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 16.8 x 6.81 x 14.68 inches | 13.93 x 9.9 x 4.28 inches |
| (42.67 x 17.3 x 37.29 cm) | (35.38 x 25.15 x 10.87 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Release date | |
| January 18, 2023 | November 3, 2022 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $2,299.00 | $2,019.00 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $2,299.00 | $2,019.00 |
| 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 Trident 3 Gaming Desktop Computer - 12th Gen Intel Core i9-12900 16-Core up to 5.10 GHz Processor, 16GB DDR4 RAM, 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD, GeForce RTX 3050 8GB GDDR6 Graphics, Windows 11 Home
12th Generation Intel Core i9-12900 16-Core 2.40 GHz Processor (30MB Smart Cache, Turbo Boost up to 5.10 GHz)
16GB DDR4 3200MHz Memory, 512GB M.2 NVMe PCIe Solid State Drive, Windows 11 Home (64-bit)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 8GB GDDR6 Graphics (3x DisplayPort 1.4a, 1x HDMI), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.2
1 x USB 3.1 Type-C, 3 x USB Type-A (USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 1), 2 x USB 2.0, 1 x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet (2.5GbE)
2-Year Warranty by Techno Intelligence & Free Tech Support, Full-Size Keyboard Included, USB Mouse Included, Black
ASIN: B0BL41X9HY