Dell Desktop ECT1250 vs Lenovo IdeaCentre gaming 5i
Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
Lenovo IdeaCentre gaming 5i 2022, Core i5-12400, 16GB, 1TB HDD + 512GB SSD, RTX 3060, Raven Black
What Buyers Say
Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
All five reviewers give this Dell desktop the highest rating, praising its speed, quiet operation, and compact size. Users highlight how easy it is to set up and note the excellent price, especially compared to Dell's own member site. The main reason for purchase was the need to upgrade to Windows 11, and the computer meets that need seamlessly.
Pros
- Fast boot and file access
- Quiet operation
- Compact size fits under desk
- Easy plug-and-play setup
- Great price compared to Dell site
Cons
- Lack of information in Q&A
- Concern about future Windows upgrades
Lenovo IdeaCentre gaming 5i 2022, Core i5-12400, 16GB, 1TB HDD + 512GB SSD, RTX 3060, Raven Black
The Lenovo gaming PC receives mostly positive feedback for its performance in gaming and productivity tasks like 3D rendering and AI generation. Users appreciate the value for money and ease of setup, though some report issues with the power supply causing GPU low-power mode and a fried graphics card. Customer support is praised for resolving a defective keyboard issue quickly, but the loud video card fans under load are a minor drawback.
Pros
- Great gaming performance
- Good value for money
- Handles 3D rendering and AI generation
- Easy setup out of the box
- Responsive customer support
Cons
- Power supply may cause GPU low-power mode
- Risk of graphics card failure
- Loud video card fans under load
- Defective keyboard on arrival (one case)
- Limited return window
Scores
Specifications
| Dell Desktop ECT1250 | Lenovo IdeaCentre gaming 5i | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 265★ | Intel Core i5 12400 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 20★ | 6 |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz | 2.5 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB★ | 18 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 12 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Shared | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD★ | HDD |
| Storage 2 | — | 512 GB★ |
| Storage 2 Type | — | SSD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | mid-tower |
| PSU | 180W★ | — |
| Weight | 6.41 kg | 8.40 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1★ | — |
| USB Ports | 7 | 7 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | — |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | — |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
Pros & Cons
Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong cpu (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong storage (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
Lenovo IdeaCentre gaming 5i 2022, Core i5-12400, 16GB, 1TB HDD + 512GB SSD, RTX 3060, Raven Black
- Strong social proof (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong storage (79th percentile)
- Strong gpu (72nd percentile)
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average ram (32nd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 5 of 8 usage categories and 11 of 27 specs.