iBUYPOWER Element SE (ESA5R65XT04) vs iBUYPOWER Scale (SCA5N5501)
Comparison summary
- For performance iBUYPOWER Scale has a better processor.
- For displaying graphics Scale has a lot better performing graphics card.
- iBUYPOWER Element SE is thinner and smaller in size.
- Scale has a larger SSD for storage.
iBUYPOWER Element SE (ESA5R65XT04)
iBUYPOWER Scale (SCA5N5501)
Compare specifications
| iBUYPOWER Element SE (ESA5R65XT04) | iBUYPOWER Scale (SCA5N5501) |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a gaming PC and is responsible for running games. Read more | |
| AMD Ryzen 5 5500 | AMD Ryzen 5 8400F |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed of a gaming PC. Read more | |
| 16gb | 16gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| Radeon RX 6500 XT | GeForce RTX 5050 |
| Weight | |
| - | 36 lbs (16.33 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 19.4 x 17.3 x 8.3 inches | 19.4 x 18.5 x 8.66 inches |
| (49.28 x 43.94 x 21.08 cm) | (49.28 x 46.99 x 22 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Hard drives | |
| 500gb SSD | 1000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| April 1, 2026 | August 21, 2025 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $1,099.99 | $1,084.49 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $1,099.99 | $1,084.49 |
| Buy on Amazon.com | Buy on Amazon.com |
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Compare iBUYPOWER Element SE / iBUYPOWER Scale vs other AMD gaming PCs:
iBUYPOWER Element SE (ESA5R65XT04) summary
iBUYPOWER Element SE is a Windows gaming computer released in 2026. It doesn't have the best AMD CPU, however enough memory for its price. The computer has the Radeon RX 6500 XT GPU which is subpar for playing games. You can play some games published this year using lower graphics settings, but you should check for games you want to run.
iBUYPOWER Element SE Gaming PC Desktop Computer AMD Ryzen 5 5500 CPU, AMD Radeon RX 6500XT 4GB, 16GB DDR4 Non-RGB 3200MHz RAM, 512GB NVMe SSD, Windows 11 Home, Gamer Keyboard and Mouse - ESA5R65XT04
AMD Ryzen 5 5500, AMD Radeon RX 6500XT 4GB, 16GB DDR4 Non-RGB 3200MHz 16x1 512GB NVMe SSD, WIFI Ready, Windows 11 Home
Connectivity: 6 x USB 3.1 | 1x RJ-45 Network Ethernet 10/100/1000 | Audio: On board audio
Special Add-Ons: Tempered Glass RGB Gaming Case | 802.11AC Wi-Fi Included | 16 Color RGB Lighting Case | Free iBuyPower Gaming Keyboard & RGB Gaming Mouse | No Bloatware
ASIN: B0GTCDSXTM
iBUYPOWER Scale (SCA5N5501) summary
iBUYPOWER Scale is a fine value Windows gaming computer released in 2025. It has the GeForce RTX 5050 GPU which is good for playing games. You can play older games on recommended settings, but using lower graphics settings you can run 50% of the games published this year. The computer has a great AMD CPU and decent memory for its price.
iBUYPOWER Scale Gaming PC Desktop AMD Ryzen 5 8400F CPU, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 8GB GPU, 16GB DDR5 RGB 5200MHz RAM, 1TB NVMe SSD, Windows 11 Home, Computer with Gamer Keyboard and Mouse - SCA5N5501
AMD Ryzen 5 8400F Processor (CPU), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 8GB Graphics Card (GPU), 16GB DDR5 RGB 5200MHz (16x1) RAM (Memory), 1TB NVMe SSD (Storage), WiFi Ready, Windows 11 Home Official
Connectivity: 6 x USB 3.1 | 1x RJ-45 Network Ethernet 10/100/1000 | Audio: On board audio
Special Add-Ons: Tempered Glass RGB Gaming Case | 802.11AC Wi-Fi Included | 16 Color RGB Lighting Case | Free iBUYPOWER Gaming Keyboard & RGB Gaming Mouse | No Bloatware
ASIN: B0FMXY24Q1