MSI Codex R2 AI (R2AI-285-REBUILD) vs Dell Tower
Comparison summary
- For performance MSI Codex R2 AI has a better performing processor.
- The computers have different operating systems, Codex R2 AI has Windows 11 Home and Dell Tower has Windows 11 Pro.
- For displaying graphics Codex R2 AI has a faster graphics card.
- Tower is cheaper.
MSI Codex R2 AI (R2AI-285-REBUILD)
Dell Tower
Compare specifications
| MSI Codex R2 AI (R2AI-285-REBUILD) | Dell Tower |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a gaming PC and is responsible for running games. Read more | |
| Intel Core Ultra 9 285 | Intel Core Ultra 7 265F |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed of a gaming PC. Read more | |
| 32gb | 32gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | GeForce RTX 5060 |
| Weight | |
| 21.3 lbs (9.66 kg) | - |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
| Hard drives | |
| 2000gb SSD | 2000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| October 20, 2026 | April 7, 2026 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $2,899.99 | $2,339.00 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $2,899.99 | $2,049.99 |
| Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 1 days agoIn stock | Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 10 h agoIn stock |
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MSI Codex R2 AI (R2AI-285-REBUILD) summary
MSI Codex R2 AI is a Windows gaming computer released in 2026. It has a superb Intel processor and decent memory for its price. The computer has the GeForce RTX 5070 graphics card that is poor for playing games. You can play 80% of the games published this year on recommended settings.
msi Codex R2 AI Prebuilt Gaming PC, Intel Ultra 9 285 & RTX 5070 12GB, 32GB DDR5 RAM & 2TB PCIe 4.0 SSD | WiFi 6E & 750W 80+ Gold | Black & RGB Cooling | Productivity & Gaming
UPGRADED ULTRA 9 285 PROCESSOR:Custom upgraded to Intel Core Ultra 9 285 — 24 cores & 24 threads, up to 5.6GHz turbo, delivering flagship-tier CPU performance for gaming, 4K editing, and heavy multitasking.
NVIDIA GEFORCE RTX 5070 GRAPHICS:12GB GDDR7 VRAM with ray tracing and DLSS for ultra-smooth 1440p gaming and AI-enhanced rendering — play today's AAA titles at high settings.
FAST MEMORY & STORAGE:16-64GB DDR5 RAM for seamless multitasking and heavy workloads, paired with 1-4TB PCIe NVMe SSD for lightning-fast boot times and instant game loading.
CONNECTIVITY & PORTS: Wi-Fi 6E and 2.5G LAN for low-latency online gaming; HDMI 2.1 + 3× DisplayPort 1.4a for multi-display setups; rich USB ports including USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C.
READY OUT OF THE BOX:Windows 11 Home, RGB cooling system with LED button, 750W 80+ Gold PSU, MSI gaming keyboard & mouse included — plug in and play.
ASIN: B0HNJZXQHS
Dell Tower summary
Dell Tower is a gaming computer with Windows 11 Pro released in 2026. It has an excellent Intel CPU plus enough memory for its price. The computer has the GeForce RTX 5060 video card which is mediocre for playing games. You can play 80% of the games published this year on recommended settings.
Dell Tower Desktop ECT1250, Ultra 7 265F, RTX 5060, 32GB RAM, 2TB SSD | SD Card Reader, Wi-Fi 6, BT 5.4, USB-C, 7 USB-A Ports, HDMI, DisplayPort, Keyboard and Mouse, Windows 11 Pro
[Superior Machine] ; 802.11ax Wifi, Bluetooth 5.4, RJ-45, No, USB Keyboard, USB Mouse
[Powerful Performance] 15th Gen Ultra 7 265F 2.40GHz Processor (upto 5.3 GHz, 30MB Cache, 20-Cores, 20-Threads, 8 Performance-cores); GeForce RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7 Dedicated Graphics
[High Speed and Multitasking] 32GB DDR5 DIMM; 360W PSU; Black Color
[Enormous Storage] 2TB PCIe NVMe SSD; 4 USB 2.0, HDMI, 3 Display Port, USB 3.2 Type-C, SD Reader, Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack
Windows 11 Pro-64,
ASIN: B0GP9R16M6