MSI Codex (R2) vs Dell Tower
Comparison summary
- For performance MSI Codex has a bit better performing processor.
- The computers have different operating systems, Codex has Windows 11 Home and Dell Tower has Windows 11 Pro.
- For displaying graphics Codex has a lot faster graphics card.
- Tower is a bit cheaper.
Compare specifications
| MSI Codex (R2) | 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 7 265 | 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 5060 Ti 8GB | GeForce RTX 5060 |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
| Hard drives | |
| 2000gb SSD | 2000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| September 10, 2026 | April 7, 2026 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $2,099.00 | $2,339.00 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $2,099.00 | $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) summary
MSI Codex is an impressively priced Windows gaming computer released in 2026. It has the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB video card that is brilliant for gaming. You can play 90% of the games published this year on recommended settings. The computer has an impressive Intel processor plus a decent amount of memory for its price.
msi Codex R2 AI Gaming Desktop, Core Ultra 7 265 20-Core, RTX 5060 Ti 8GB, 32GB DDR5 & 2TB PCIe 4.0 SSD | Wi-Fi 6E, HDMI 2.1, 3X DisplayPort 1.4a | 650W 80+ Gold, Keyboard & Mouse Included
PROCESSOR: Intel Core Ultra 7 265, 20 cores (8 Performance + 12 Efficient) and 20 threads, up to 5.3GHz Turbo with 30MB L3 cache. Built-in NPU adds 13 TOPS for on-device AI tasks.
GRAPHICS: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti with 8GB GDDR7, DLSS 4 and full ray tracing. Built for 1440p high refresh and 1080p esports; 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a drive up to four monitors.
MEMORY & STORAGE: Available with 16GB to 64GB DDR5 (2 DIMM slots) and 1TB to 4TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD (3 M.2 slots). Choose your size above; both slots stay open for later upgrades.
CONNECTIVITY & POWER: Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3, 5Gbps Realtek LAN, front USB-C 3.2 Gen2x2 at 20Gbps plus six USB-A 3.2 ports. 650W 80+ Gold PSU and RGB air cooling keep it steady under load.
READY TO PLAY: An 8.38-inch wide tower with tempered glass side panel and mesh front. MSI gaming keyboard and mouse are included and Windows 11 Home is preinstalled, so it is plug in and play.
ASIN: B0HJ87WY27
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