Dell OptiPlex 7080 vs MSI Aegis ZS2 A9NVP-1407US
Dell OptiPlex 7080, Core i5-10400, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black
Dell
44 Overall Score
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MSI Aegis ZS2 A9NVP-1407US 2025, Ryzen 9 9900X, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5070, Black
MSI
91 Overall Score
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Dell OptiPlex 7080, Core i5-10400, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black
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MSI Aegis ZS2 A9NVP-1407US 2025, Ryzen 9 9900X, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5070, Black
88 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
This MSI gaming desktop is widely praised for its powerful performance, quiet operation, and solid build quality. Users report smooth gameplay at ultra settings on demanding titles like Battlefield 6, even with heavy mods. A few early issues like a non-posting unit were resolved through exchange, and the fans are noted to be much quieter than typical gaming laptops. Overall, it offers great value for the price.
Pros
- Powerful performance
- Quiet fans
- Solid build quality
- Great value for price
- Handles ultra settings easily
Cons
- Potential DOA units
- RAM may run at lower speed
- Package damage possible
- Requires BIOS/driver updates
Performance 5
Noise level 5
Build quality 4
Value for money 3
Reliability 2
Ram speed 2
Scores
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Developer
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Specifications
| Dell OptiPlex 7080 | MSI Aegis ZS2 A9NVP-1407US | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i5 10th Gen | AMD Ryzen 9 9900X★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 6 | 12★ |
| Frequency | 2.9 GHz | 4.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB | 64 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 12 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Shared | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 2 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | mid-tower |
| PSU | — | 750W★ |
| Weight | — | 12.20 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 1★ |
| USB Ports | 10★ | 9 |
| HDMI | — | 1 x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | — | 3 x DisplayPort 1.4 |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | Fast Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Dell OptiPlex 7080, Core i5-10400, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average ram (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average storage (30th percentile)
MSI Aegis ZS2 A9NVP-1407US 2025, Ryzen 9 9900X, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5070, Black
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong cpu (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong port selection (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong gpu (89th percentile)89th %ile
Verdict
Winner: MSI Aegis ZS2 A9NVP-1407US
Scores 91 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 14 of 25 specs.