CLX SET TGMSETRTU5204BM vs Dell OptiPlex 5050
CLX SET TGMSETRTU5204BM 2025, Core i9-14900KF, 64GB, 2TB SSD + 6TB HDD, RTX 5070, Black
Dell OptiPlex 5050 2017, Core i7-7700, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black
What Buyers Say
CLX SET TGMSETRTU5204BM 2025, Core i9-14900KF, 64GB, 2TB SSD + 6TB HDD, RTX 5070, Black
This CLX SET gaming desktop receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from users. Reviewers praise its exceptional performance, noting no lag on high-end games and smooth operation on Ultra settings. The fast loading times, crisp graphics, and included accessories like a customizable lighting remote and illuminated keyboard and mouse are also highlighted. A minor issue with BIOS adjustment for Black Ops 7 is mentioned, but overall satisfaction is very high.
Pros
- Exceptional gaming performance
- No lag on high-end games
- Fast loading times
- Crisp and clear graphics
- Customizable lighting with remote
Cons
- BIOS adjustment needed for Black Ops 7
Dell OptiPlex 5050 2017, Core i7-7700, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black
This refurbished mini PC generally receives positive feedback for its speed, value, and suitability as a home server or office machine. Many users praise its performance for the price, especially for tasks like media transcoding or basic office work. However, several verified reviews note that the included keyboard and mouse are of poor quality, and one buyer reported a motherboard failure after three months. A critical concern is that Windows 11 may be installed via unsupported workarounds on this older hardware, potentially blocking security updates.
Pros
- Fast performance for the price
- Great value as a home server or office PC
- Solid build quality
- NVMe drive for quick boot
- Works well with Linux
Cons
- Poor quality included keyboard and mouse
- Windows 11 may be unsupported on this hardware
- No onboard WiFi recognized by Linux
- Limited expansion options
- Motherboard failure reported after 3 months
Scores
Specifications
| CLX SET TGMSETRTU5204BM | Dell OptiPlex 5050 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i9 14900KF★ | Intel Core i7 7700 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 4 |
| Frequency | 3.2 GHz | 3.6 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | 8 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070★ | Intel HD Graphics 630 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 12 GB | 48 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Storage 2 | 6 TB★ | — |
| Storage 2 Type | HDD★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mid-tower | sff |
| PSU | 850W★ | — |
| Weight | 12.70 kg | 3.70 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1★ | — |
| USB Ports | 9★ | 4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | 1x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | 3x DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | WiFi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Yes | — |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
CLX SET TGMSETRTU5204BM 2025, Core i9-14900KF, 64GB, 2TB SSD + 6TB HDD, RTX 5070, Black
- Strong storage (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong ram (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong cpu (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average reliability (12th percentile)12th %ile
Dell OptiPlex 5050 2017, Core i7-7700, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average gpu (25th percentile)
- Below average cpu (27th percentile)
- Below average ram (32nd percentile)
- Below average port selection (33rd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 14 of 27 specs.