Dell Desktop ECT1250 vs CLX Horus Creator TCMHORRTU5A02BM
Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
Dell
93 Overall Score
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CLX Horus Creator TCMHORRTU5A02BM, Ryzen Threadripper 9980X, 256GB, 4TB SSD, RTX 5090, Black
CLX
74 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
95 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
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
Speed performance 5
Quiet operation 3
Compact size 3
Ease of setup 3
Value for money 3
Windows 11 compatibility 4
CLX Horus Creator TCMHORRTU5A02BM, Ryzen Threadripper 9980X, 256GB, 4TB SSD, RTX 5090, Black
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Scores
Home Office
Workstation
Ai Llm
Business
Creator
Gaming
Developer
Compact
Specifications
| Dell Desktop ECT1250 | CLX Horus Creator TCMHORRTU5A02BM | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 265 | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 20 | 64★ |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz | 3.2 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB | 256 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 32 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Shared | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 256 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB | 4 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | mid-tower |
| PSU | 180W | 1250W★ |
| Weight | 6.41 kg | 16.78 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1★ | — |
| USB Ports | 7★ | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 1x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 | 3x DisplayPorts |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | 2.5Gb and 10Gb Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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
CLX Horus Creator TCMHORRTU5A02BM, Ryzen Threadripper 9980X, 256GB, 4TB SSD, RTX 5090, Black
- Strong cpu (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong ram (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong storage (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong gpu (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Below average reliability (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average port selection (25th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Dell Desktop ECT1250
Scores 93 overall, wins 4 of 8 usage categories and 3 of 25 specs.